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To The Best Of Our Knowledge

For nearly a decade, political scientist Kathy Cramer has been travelling throughout rural Wisconsin, talking with groups of people at small cafes, gas stations, and other popular local gathering spots. Through her conversations with ordinary Wisconsinites, she's discovered a growing resentment between the state's rural and academic communities. She tells Steve Paulson that the dream of the Wisconsin Idea isn't connecting with many of the state's rural residents.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Alan Turing wasn't just a brain.   He was also an accomplished athlete -- a runner, who nearly made it to the Olympics.   British writer Alan Garner knew Alan Turing as his friend and running partner.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Sheherezade –  the world’s first feminist. Lebanese writer Hanan Al-Shaykh has re-told some of her stories in a new collection.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Anne Strainchamps talked with Anne Heller about her subject, Ayn Rand, the power of capitalism, and her appeal for young people.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Philosopher Carlin Romano talks about his book, "America the Philosophical."

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Andrew Wojtanik triumphed at the National Geographic World Geography Bee in 2005. His study guide has become "Afghanistan to Zimbabwe."

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

The film “Buzkashi Boys” is a coming of age story set in Afghanistan’s national sport, Buzkashi. It's a game of horse polo played with a dead goat instead of a ball. Plus, a coda from novelist Khaled Hosseini.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Alexander McCall Smith, was born in Africa and has written the immensely popular “No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency” series of novels.

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