Audio

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

But how do to help people slow down and get to know their communities? Not just the people, the coffee shops and subway map.

How to get residents thinking about the natural systems and urban infrastructure that supports city life?

Artist Mary Miss has some ideas...

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

We meet the 4th graders of Mrs. Mincberg's class at Randall Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin, as they begin the school day.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Icelandic novelist Sjon blends folk stories, surrealism and ancient myth. He also writes songs for his fellow Icelander, Bjork. In this EXTENDED interview, Sjon talks with Steve about fables, fairy tales and literature.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Since her creation in 1941, Wonder Woman has become one of the most popular superheroes of all time, as well as an beloved icon of second-wave feminism. It also turns out she has a fascinating origin story that intersects with the Women's movement of the early 20th century, the lie detector, and even involves the founders of Planned Parenthood. Historian Jill Lepore tells Steve Paulson about these connections, and talks about Wonder Woman's eccentric creator.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Historian Theodore Zeldin, author of “Conversation: How Talk Can Change Our Lives,” tells Steve Paulson that the old model of conversation was about hierarchy — one person laying down the law while others listened.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Russ Parsons tells Jim Fleming that french fries should be crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and shares the secrets of fried spinach and Tuscan potato chips.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

In this EXTENDED and UNCUT interview, Sarah Lewis talks about the upside of failure.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Mississippian Charlotte Hays is co-author of a cookbook called, “Being Dead is No Excuse: The Official Southern Ladies Guide to Hosting the Perfect Funeral.” 

Pages

Subscribe to Audio