Journalist Samuel Freedman says that American Jews are free to assimilate to whatever extent they choose, but this very freedom has caused new tensions and divisions within the Tribe.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
Audio
Producer Charles Monroe-Kane interviewed artist and barber Faisal Abdu'Allah in Madison, WI, at the Atwood Family Barber Shop.
Susan Braudy is the author of “Family Circle: The Boudins and the Aristocracy of the Left.” The book tells the story of Kathy Boudin, daughter of famous lefty lawyer Leonard Boudin.
Jon Gnarr is a professional comedian who ran for mayor of Reykjavik on a lark. And to his surprise, won.
Tom Wolfe is back on the bestseller list with his new novel “Back to Blood.” In this NEW and EXTENDED interview, Wolfe ranges from why he picked Miami as the location for his novel; his critique of modern fiction; the early days of New Journalism; and his satirical take on the contemporary art world.
In the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting, a lot of young black male teens are getting “the talk.” Wisconsin Public Radio producer Cynthia Woodland sat down recently with Anthony Cooper and his sons -- Akheem, who’s 13, and Anthony Junior, who’s 14. Cynthia asked Anthony Senior about “The Talk” and what it’s like raising black teenagers in America.
Robert Zubrin believes we can and should colonize Mars. He does his best to persuade Jim Fleming to start packing his bags.
What would it be like to walk on Mars? Nature writer Craig Childs thinks it would be like trekking in some of Earth's most forbidding environments - deserts and Arctic ice fields.
Pages
