Jazz musician Ben Sidran talks with Jim Fleming about the tremendous influence Jewish immigrant composers and songwriters had on American popular music.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Renowned religious historian Elaine Pagels says the Book of Revelation is the Bible's most controversial book and she explains its enduring appeal.
Pianist Christopher O'Riley performs the classics but also covers the rock music of his own time.
Music historian Henry Sapoznik tells the story of Blind Alfred Reed and one of the early American protest songs.
Why do certain foods fall out of favor? Aaron Bobrow-Strain tracked the rise and fall of white bread for a book on the subject. He believes our anxieties about food often reflect larger social questions.
The end of money. Really? Are we really on the verge of a coming cashless society?
Colm Toibin is the author of a novel called “The Master,” based on the life of Henry James.
Anthony Zuiker, creator of "CSI", tells Steve Paulson that getting the science right in “CSI” is crucial; remembers how great it was when the Mob ran Las Vegas; and admits he’s the show’s gambling expert.
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