Fri, May 25, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Military Service and Its Alternatives In advance for Memorial Day, the show hosts a discussion about service in the military and alternative ways citizens can meaningfully contribute to the nation. more
Fri, May 25, 2007 -- 9:00 AM Supreme Court Ruling on Special Ed In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling in Winkelman
v. Parma, the program discusses the challenges that parents and school districts face when providing education for students with special needs. more
Thu, May 24, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Natalie Angier: The Canon The show explores the underlying principles of science with writer Natalie Angier, author of "The Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science." more
Thu, May 24, 2007 -- 9:00 AM Christopher Hitchens: God is not Great The program discusses religion and politics with journalist and author Christopher Hitchens. His most recent book is "God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything." more
Wed, May 23, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Local Journalism The program explores the gathering and dissemination of local news, and how Internet technologies are affecting the ways people get their news. more
Wed, May 23, 2007 -- 9:00 AM Avandia and Diabetes The program discusses new findings about an ingredient in commonly prescribed diabetes drugs that may pose safety concerns. more
Tue, May 22, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Jeffrey Kripal: Esalen The program speaks with author Jeffrey Kripal about his new book, "Esalen: America and the Religion of No Religion." more
Tue, May 22, 2007 -- 9:00 AM American Optimism at a New Low The show discusses the social, political and psychological
significance of a recent AP-Ipsos poll suggesting a dramatic decline in American optimism. more
Mon, May 21, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Artist Communities The show discusses artist communities dedicated to encouraging and fostering artmaking across diverse communites. more
Mon, May 21, 2007 -- 9:00 AM The Latest on the Middle East The program discusses the clashes between Hamas, Fatah and Israel. What are the prospects for peace? more
Sun, May 20, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Jeffrey Kripal: Esalen Jeffrey Kripal: Esalen -- The program speaks with author Jeffrey Kripal about his new book, "Esalen: America and the Religion of No Religion."