Erin Gruwell and two of her former students talk with Judith Strasser. They describe the hostile situation in their school in Long Beach, California, and Miss Gruwell’s solution.
Erin Gruwell and two of her former students talk with Judith Strasser. They describe the hostile situation in their school in Long Beach, California, and Miss Gruwell’s solution.
Barry Glassner tells Steve Paulson that Americans seem to think the value of a meal lies principally in what it lacks - no sugar, fat, carbs, calories, etc. He explores the myths that make us the food police.
Brent Silby teaches philosophy in Christchurch, New Zealand and is the author of an article in "Philosophy Now" magazine called "The Simulated Universe."
Charles Dwyer on art with his homeless neighbor - Jerry Pfeil.
How accurate is Barack Obama’s memoir Dreams from My Father? In this UNCUT interview, Steve Paulson talks with acclaimed biographer David Maraniss about Obama’s real coming-of-age story, his struggle with racial identity and his early political ambitions.
There are sad songs in rock, and sad songs in jazz, but the resting place for the saddest songs is clearly in country music.
The documentary, "Examined Life," features eight prominent philosophers, including Cornel West, Peter Singer, Slavoj Zizek and Judith Butler.
Deborah Madison talks with Anne Strainchamps about the growing popularity of farmers’ markets.