Journalist Mark Pendergrast tells Steve Paulson that coffee came from Ethiopia, functioned as a patriotic symbol during the early days of the American Republic, and prolonged the slave trade in places like Brazil.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Matthew Clark produced a compilation CD of Chinese rock and roll. He plays excerpts for Anne Strainchamps and tells her about the various bands and the Chinese rock scene.
Peter Turchi tells Steve Paulson that both map-making and writing place great importance on the empty spaces.
Michael Gates Gill was born into privilege and handed a job at the country's most prestigious advertising firm. Much to his own surprise, he went to work behind the counter at Starbucks and has never been happier.
A dedicated advocate for space exploration, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson talks science, wonder and planets in this UNCUT interview with Steve Paulson.
Jon Ronson talks about the renaissance of public shaming that's happening online.
Jaron Lanier loves the cephalopods, like the octopus and the squid.
Noah Adams tells Jim Fleming that researching his book "Far Appalachia" let him learn about his own family’s origins in Kentucky.
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