Bill Vossler is the author of “Burma-Shave: The Rhymes, the Signs, The Times.” He talks about where the classic rhyming signs came from, and reads several examples.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Carl Honore tells Jim Fleming that several countries have societies which promote a slower, more relaxed approach to life.
David Anderegg is a Professor of Psychology at Bennington and the author of "Nerds: Who They Are and Why We Need More of Them." He tells Steve Paulson about his inspiration for writing the book.
Reporter Charles Monroe-Kane visits one of the last surviving grist mills in the US. He learns how water power is used to grind wheat into flour, and learns something about himself as well.
Chris Willman is the author of "Rednecks and Bluenecks". He talks with Jim Fleming about some of the country artists from all over the political spectrum.
A few maverick physicists in the 1970s revived interest in quantum physics by exploring some of the deepest philosophical questions about reality.
Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin straddles avant-garde and mainstream film, and he’s obsessed with the lost masterpieces from cinema’s history. In this extended interview, Maddin tells Steve Paulson he’s haunted by the ghosts of early cinema.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a famous critic of Islam. She talks with Steve Paulson about why she believes Islam is inherently incompatible with Western values.
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