Barack Obama talks with Steve Paulson about his self-image and success.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Writer Brendan Koerner reviews Yukio Mishima's classic novel, "Confessions of a Mask".
Writer and journalist Christopher Hitchens tells Steve Paulson that Orwell got it right about imperialism, fascism and communism.
There are lots of ways to amplify our senses, from hallucinogens to cochlear implants. A few people are taking it further, creating original sensory experiences by implanting new technologies in their bodies.
Artist Neil Harbisson is greyscale color blind. He designed a new electronic body part that would help him experience color.
If you want to hear about the art Neil makes thanks to his new sense, here's his extended interview.
Novelist Colin McAdam conjures a fictional world of a childless couple who adopt a rambunctious chimp. We hear excerpts of his novel "A Beautiful Truth."
Robin Chase is the co-founder of ZipCar. Her Dangerous Idea? A universal basic income.
Douglas Quin is an award-winning sound designer, naturalist and composer. His latest project is called "Fathom."
David Margolick is the author of “Strange Fruit,” a history of the revolutionary Billie Holiday song. Margolick tells Jim Fleming who wrote the song, what happened the first time Holiday sang it, and what it’s lasting impact has been.
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