Joan Dye Gussow tells Anne Strainchamps what she eats, and why people should care about the political and environmental implications of their food choices.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Oscar Hijuelos is the first Latino to win the Pulitzer Prize for literature for his book "The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love." His memoir is called "Thoughts Without Cigarettes."
Iraq war veteran John McCary offers his essay called "The Fallen," part of the National Endowment for the Arts project, Operation Homecoming.
Ithaca Hours is the oldest and largest alternative currency in the US. Since 1991, Ithaca Hours has an estimated circulation of several million dollars and has spawned about 80 imitators around the country.
Nathan Rabin, head writer for "The Onion's" entertainment section, "A.V. Club.", explains the pivotal role popular culture has played throughout his life.
Ramiro Burr talks with Jim Fleming about the explosive growth in Latino radio in the United States, and the incredible variety of Latino musical styles.
Anthropologist Richard Wrangham tells Jim Fleming that he thinks cooking contributed to human evolution and is far older than most people think.
Margaret D. Jacobs studies early 20th century policies in both the U.S. and Australia, that removed indigenous children from their homes.
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