http://www.odeo.com/channels/27000-PRI-To-the-Best-of-Our-Knowledge-Podcast no Each week To the Best of Our Knowledge delivers in-depth interviews with nationally and internationally-known guests whose passion for new ideas will challenge and engage. Hosted by Jim Fleming, this interview magazine is thoughtful and penetrating, and features fascinating topics and guests Each week To the Best of Our Knowledge delivers in-depth interviews with nationally and internationally-known guests whose passion for new ideas will challenge and engage. Hosted by Jim Fleming, this interview magazine is thoughtful and penetrating, and features fascinating topics and guests In-depth interviews with nationally and internationally-known guests whose passion for new ideas challenge and engage. en-us 40 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:25:18 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:25:18 -0800 Politics http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25446289-TTBOOK-Boots-on-the-Ground-Stories-from-the-War-in-Iraq-Covering-the-War Mike Hoyt is Executive Editor of the Columbia Journalism Review, and he encouraged his staff to question embedded reporters about the embed system and the war. Brian Palmer was embedded with the First Battalion/Second Marines and made a documentary film about the experience. Philip Gourevitch has written a book that examines what really happened at Abu Ghraib. Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez served as Commander of Coalition Forces in Iraq from June 2003 to June 2004, during which period the scandal at Abu Ghraib took place. Deborah Scranton describes how she persuaded the military to give her permission to make a film, what it was like working with the soldiers, and how they're reacted to the finished product. Mike Hoyt is Executive Editor of the Columbia Journalism Review, and he encouraged his staff to question embedded reporters about the embed system and the war. Brian Palmer was embedded with the First Battalion/Second Marines and made a documentary film about the experience. Philip Gourevitch has written a book that examines what really happened at Abu Ghraib. Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez served as Commander of Coalition Forces in Iraq from June 2003 to June 2004, during which period the scandal at Abu Ghraib took place. Deborah Scranton describes how she persuaded the military to give her permission to make a film, what it was like working with the soldiers, and how they're reacted to the finished product. Mike Hoyt is Executive Editor of the Columbia Journalism Review, and he encouraged his staff to question embedded reporters about the embed system and the war. Brian Palmer was embedded with the First Battalion/Second Marines and made a documentary film about the experience. Philip Gourevitch has written a book that examines what really happened at Abu Ghraib. Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez served as Commander of Coalition Forces in Iraq from June 2003 to June 2004, during which period the scandal at Abu Ghraib took place. Deborah Scranton describes how she persuaded the military to give her permission to make a film, what it was like working with the soldiers, and how they're reacted to the finished product. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25446289 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:25:18 -0800 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25416472-TTBOOK-Coming-of-Age-Through-Music Lavinia Greenlaw explains how music helped her as she grew up. Ralph Stanley talks about his family, his music and his concern with death. Nick Hornby reveals his knowledge of obsessive music fan-dom in his new book, "Juliet, Naked." Geraint Watkins is a rock and roll pianist and accordionist who's doing his best work as he nears sixty. Lavinia Greenlaw explains how music helped her as she grew up. Ralph Stanley talks about his family, his music and his concern with death. Nick Hornby reveals his knowledge of obsessive music fan-dom in his new book, "Juliet, Naked." Geraint Watkins is a rock and roll pianist and accordionist who's doing his best work as he nears sixty. Lavinia Greenlaw explains how music helped her as she grew up. Ralph Stanley talks about his family, his music and his concern with death. Nick Hornby reveals his knowledge of obsessive music fan-dom in his new book, "Juliet, Naked." Geraint Watkins is a rock and roll pianist and accordionist who's doing his best work as he nears sixty. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416472 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:40:48 -0800 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25410856-TTBOOK-Boots-on-the-Ground-Stories-from-the-War-in-Iraq-Esprit-de-Corps Toby Nunn was a Sergeant First Class in Iraq who currently works for the nonprofit group Soldiers' Angels. Tyler Boudreau is a twelve year veteran on the Marine Corps who resigned his commission over reservations about the legitimacy of the Iraq War. John Wrobleski, Sr. relates the story about the death of his son, Marine 2nd Lt. John "JT" Wrobleski, Jr. in Iraq. Jonathon Pieslak describes how U.S. forces use music and who they listen to. Helen Benedict discusses the heavy toll sexual harassment and abuse take on our female warriors. Brian Turner volunteered for military service in Iraq and at night he wrote poetry by flashlight. Toby Nunn was a Sergeant First Class in Iraq who currently works for the nonprofit group Soldiers' Angels. Tyler Boudreau is a twelve year veteran on the Marine Corps who resigned his commission over reservations about the legitimacy of the Iraq War. John Wrobleski, Sr. relates the story about the death of his son, Marine 2nd Lt. John "JT" Wrobleski, Jr. in Iraq. Jonathon Pieslak describes how U.S. forces use music and who they listen to. Helen Benedict discusses the heavy toll sexual harassment and abuse take on our female warriors. Brian Turner volunteered for military service in Iraq and at night he wrote poetry by flashlight. Toby Nunn was a Sergeant First Class in Iraq who currently works for the nonprofit group Soldiers' Angels. Tyler Boudreau is a twelve year veteran on the Marine Corps who resigned his commission over reservations about the legitimacy of the Iraq War. John Wrobleski, Sr. relates the story about the death of his son, Marine 2nd Lt. John "JT" Wrobleski, Jr. in Iraq. Jonathon Pieslak describes how U.S. forces use music and who they listen to. Helen Benedict discusses the heavy toll sexual harassment and abuse take on our female warriors. Brian Turner volunteered for military service in Iraq and at night he wrote poetry by flashlight. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25410856 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:18:12 -0800 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394822-TTBOOK-Fonts Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones designed Gotham, the font of Hope and Change. Nicholson Baker reviewed the Kindle, Amazon's electronic reading device. Matthew Carter designed Verdana, the internet font, and co-designed Helvetica. Tracy Honn takes us on a tour of a working museum of letterpress printing. Kitty Burns Florey says handwriting is the original font. Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones designed Gotham, the font of Hope and Change. Nicholson Baker reviewed the Kindle, Amazon's electronic reading device. Matthew Carter designed Verdana, the internet font, and co-designed Helvetica. Tracy Honn takes us on a tour of a working museum of letterpress printing. Kitty Burns Florey says handwriting is the original font. Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones designed Gotham, the font of Hope and Change. Nicholson Baker reviewed the Kindle, Amazon's electronic reading device. Matthew Carter designed Verdana, the internet font, and co-designed Helvetica. Tracy Honn takes us on a tour of a working museum of letterpress printing. Kitty Burns Florey says handwriting is the original font. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-31,25394822 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:23:12 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394825-TTBOOK-Boots-on-the-Ground-Stories-from-the-War-in-Iraq-Architects-of-War Douglas Feith was Under Secretary of Defense for Policy under Donald Rumsfeld, and one of the architects of the Bush Administration's war on terrorism. Col. David Lapan was one of the architects of the Defense Department's Embedded Media Program. David Kilcullen was a top military advisor to General Petraeus during the troop surge in Iraq. Ali Allawi was Minister of Trade and Minister of Defense in the Interim Iraqi Governing Council in 2003 and 2004. Thomas Ricks recalls how close the U.S. came to losing the war in Iraq on November 19, 2004 in a town called Haditha, 150 miles north of Baghdad. Douglas Feith was Under Secretary of Defense for Policy under Donald Rumsfeld, and one of the architects of the Bush Administration's war on terrorism. Col. David Lapan was one of the architects of the Defense Department's Embedded Media Program. David Kilcullen was a top military advisor to General Petraeus during the troop surge in Iraq. Ali Allawi was Minister of Trade and Minister of Defense in the Interim Iraqi Governing Council in 2003 and 2004. Thomas Ricks recalls how close the U.S. came to losing the war in Iraq on November 19, 2004 in a town called Haditha, 150 miles north of Baghdad. Douglas Feith was Under Secretary of Defense for Policy under Donald Rumsfeld, and one of the architects of the Bush Administration's war on terrorism. Col. David Lapan was one of the architects of the Defense Department's Embedded Media Program. David Kilcullen was a top military advisor to General Petraeus during the troop surge in Iraq. Ali Allawi was Minister of Trade and Minister of Defense in the Interim Iraqi Governing Council in 2003 and 2004. Thomas Ricks recalls how close the U.S. came to losing the war in Iraq on November 19, 2004 in a town called Haditha, 150 miles north of Baghdad. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25394825 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:23:18 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25354844-TTBOOK-Boots-on-the-Ground-Stories-from-the-War-in-Iraq-April-6-2004 Donovan Campbell commanded a platoon of Marines in Ramadi on April 6, 2004. Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez served as Commander of Coalition Forces in Iraq from June 2003 to June 2004. Steve Levin is the producer of a documentary film, "Jerabek," which follows the family of a young Marine killed in the ambush at ar-Ramadi on April 6, 2004. David Swanson was an embedded journalist in ar-Ramadi with Ryan Jerabek's unit the day Ryan died. Donovan Campbell commanded a platoon of Marines in Ramadi on April 6, 2004. Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez served as Commander of Coalition Forces in Iraq from June 2003 to June 2004. Steve Levin is the producer of a documentary film, "Jerabek," which follows the family of a young Marine killed in the ambush at ar-Ramadi on April 6, 2004. David Swanson was an embedded journalist in ar-Ramadi with Ryan Jerabek's unit the day Ryan died. Donovan Campbell commanded a platoon of Marines in Ramadi on April 6, 2004. Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez served as Commander of Coalition Forces in Iraq from June 2003 to June 2004. Steve Levin is the producer of a documentary film, "Jerabek," which follows the family of a young Marine killed in the ambush at ar-Ramadi on April 6, 2004. David Swanson was an embedded journalist in ar-Ramadi with Ryan Jerabek's unit the day Ryan died. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25354844 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:19:54 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25301943-TTBOOK-The-World-According-to-Pop-Culture Richard Poplak describes the ill-fated attempt to adapt The Simpsons for the Arab world. Daniel Radosh's friends took him to a Christian rock festival and introduced him the world of Christian pop culture. Pagan Kennedy has written an essay about Dr. Alex Comfort, the pioneering sex researcher behind the book "The Joy of Sex." Nathan Rabin explains the pivotal role popular culture has played throughout his life. Richard Poplak describes the ill-fated attempt to adapt The Simpsons for the Arab world. Daniel Radosh's friends took him to a Christian rock festival and introduced him the world of Christian pop culture. Pagan Kennedy has written an essay about Dr. Alex Comfort, the pioneering sex researcher behind the book "The Joy of Sex." Nathan Rabin explains the pivotal role popular culture has played throughout his life. Richard Poplak describes the ill-fated attempt to adapt The Simpsons for the Arab world. Daniel Radosh's friends took him to a Christian rock festival and introduced him the world of Christian pop culture. Pagan Kennedy has written an essay about Dr. Alex Comfort, the pioneering sex researcher behind the book "The Joy of Sex." Nathan Rabin explains the pivotal role popular culture has played throughout his life. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-17,25301943 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:33:47 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25299332-TTBOOK-Making-Words Patricia O'Conner says that what Americans think of as a British accent is a fairly recent development. Roy Blount Jr. is a humorist, word maven and author. Dan Everett went to the Amazon as a young Christian missionary and became captivated by the Indian people and their totally unknown language. Arika Okrent tries out her Klingon, and explains why people make up languages. Irene Pepperberg teaches animal cognition at Harvard and worked with a remarkable grey parrot named Alex. Patricia O'Conner says that what Americans think of as a British accent is a fairly recent development. Roy Blount Jr. is a humorist, word maven and author. Dan Everett went to the Amazon as a young Christian missionary and became captivated by the Indian people and their totally unknown language. Arika Okrent tries out her Klingon, and explains why people make up languages. Irene Pepperberg teaches animal cognition at Harvard and worked with a remarkable grey parrot named Alex. Patricia O'Conner says that what Americans think of as a British accent is a fairly recent development. Roy Blount Jr. is a humorist, word maven and author. Dan Everett went to the Amazon as a young Christian missionary and became captivated by the Indian people and their totally unknown language. Arika Okrent tries out her Klingon, and explains why people make up languages. Irene Pepperberg teaches animal cognition at Harvard and worked with a remarkable grey parrot named Alex. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25299332 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:29:03 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25076264-TTBOOK-The-Sacred-and-the-Profane Reverend Al Green recalls his life as the Minister of S-E-X, and talks about his subsequent career as a real minister. Mamak Khadan sings Persian music to stay connected to her homeland. Li-Young Lee writes poetry about the power of love. Michael Reilly made a recording at Mount Mariah Church in Como, Mississippi, and it changed his life. Reverend Al Green recalls his life as the Minister of S-E-X, and talks about his subsequent career as a real minister. Mamak Khadan sings Persian music to stay connected to her homeland. Li-Young Lee writes poetry about the power of love. Michael Reilly made a recording at Mount Mariah Church in Como, Mississippi, and it changed his life. Reverend Al Green recalls his life as the Minister of S-E-X, and talks about his subsequent career as a real minister. Mamak Khadan sings Persian music to stay connected to her homeland. Li-Young Lee writes poetry about the power of love. Michael Reilly made a recording at Mount Mariah Church in Como, Mississippi, and it changed his life. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-05,25076264 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:03:09 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24965853-TTBOOK-The-Horror-the-Horror Andrew Davidson talks about and reads from his debut novel, which is both gruesome and graphic. Richard Hand describes several of the programs that defined horror during the Golden Age of radio. Glenn Kay reviewed and rated over 300 zombie films. Kelly Link writes creepy stories for Young Adult readers. Andrew Davidson talks about and reads from his debut novel, which is both gruesome and graphic. Richard Hand describes several of the programs that defined horror during the Golden Age of radio. Glenn Kay reviewed and rated over 300 zombie films. Kelly Link writes creepy stories for Young Adult readers. Andrew Davidson talks about and reads from his debut novel, which is both gruesome and graphic. Richard Hand describes several of the programs that defined horror during the Golden Age of radio. Glenn Kay reviewed and rated over 300 zombie films. Kelly Link writes creepy stories for Young Adult readers. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-15,24965853 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:03:10 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24959387-TTBOOK-Remix-Culture Paul Miller, a.k.a DJ Spooky is the unofficial spokesman for remix culture. Derek Chilcote Bacco the World Famous Audio Hacker explains what a mash-up is. Lawrence Lessig is the founder of Creative Commons, and thinks current copyright law is absurd. Jason Bittner collects and plays samples from various cassette mix tapes. Paul Miller, a.k.a DJ Spooky is the unofficial spokesman for remix culture. Derek Chilcote Bacco the World Famous Audio Hacker explains what a mash-up is. Lawrence Lessig is the founder of Creative Commons, and thinks current copyright law is absurd. Jason Bittner collects and plays samples from various cassette mix tapes. Paul Miller, a.k.a DJ Spooky is the unofficial spokesman for remix culture. Derek Chilcote Bacco the World Famous Audio Hacker explains what a mash-up is. Lawrence Lessig is the founder of Creative Commons, and thinks current copyright law is absurd. Jason Bittner collects and plays samples from various cassette mix tapes. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-14,24959387 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:43:14 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24929136-TTBOOK-D-j-vu-All-Over-Again Chris Moulin explains his work involving the phenomenon of deja vu. Lawrence Hatab studied the philosopher Nietzsche and spells out his notion of a constantly self-renewing universe. Wendy Lesser reads excerpts from her essay "Hitchcock's Vertigo." Rivka Galchen's novel explores a sort of reverse d?j? vu. Chris Moulin explains his work involving the phenomenon of deja vu. Lawrence Hatab studied the philosopher Nietzsche and spells out his notion of a constantly self-renewing universe. Wendy Lesser reads excerpts from her essay "Hitchcock's Vertigo." Rivka Galchen's novel explores a sort of reverse d?j? vu. Chris Moulin explains his work involving the phenomenon of deja vu. Lawrence Hatab studied the philosopher Nietzsche and spells out his notion of a constantly self-renewing universe. Wendy Lesser reads excerpts from her essay "Hitchcock's Vertigo." Rivka Galchen's novel explores a sort of reverse d?j? vu. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-08,24929136 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:03:09 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24924573-TTBOOK-Reviving-Classical-Music Anne Akiko Meyers talks about the difference between playing traditional western music and Asian music. Jade Simmons is equally happy to play music by Samuel Barber or hip hop master DBR. Rita Dove's book-length verse narrative tells the story of the mixed race violinist George Bridgetower. Joshua Bell discusses his work with composer John Corigliano, his instruments and career. Anne Akiko Meyers talks about the difference between playing traditional western music and Asian music. Jade Simmons is equally happy to play music by Samuel Barber or hip hop master DBR. Rita Dove's book-length verse narrative tells the story of the mixed race violinist George Bridgetower. Joshua Bell discusses his work with composer John Corigliano, his instruments and career. Anne Akiko Meyers talks about the difference between playing traditional western music and Asian music. Jade Simmons is equally happy to play music by Samuel Barber or hip hop master DBR. Rita Dove's book-length verse narrative tells the story of the mixed race violinist George Bridgetower. Joshua Bell discusses his work with composer John Corigliano, his instruments and career. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-07,24924573 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:53:12 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24896015-TTBOOK-Post-Postmodernism-Are-We-There-Yet Salman Rushdie's novel, "The Enchantress of Florence," includes stories within stories within still other stories. Amy Elias identifies the three types of postmodernism. Christian Lander runs the popular website, "Stuff White People Like." Robert Ellis Orrall describes his fictional indie rock band, Monkey Bowl. Salman Rushdie's novel, "The Enchantress of Florence," includes stories within stories within still other stories. Amy Elias identifies the three types of postmodernism. Christian Lander runs the popular website, "Stuff White People Like." Robert Ellis Orrall describes his fictional indie rock band, Monkey Bowl. Salman Rushdie's novel, "The Enchantress of Florence," includes stories within stories within still other stories. Amy Elias identifies the three types of postmodernism. Christian Lander runs the popular website, "Stuff White People Like." Robert Ellis Orrall describes his fictional indie rock band, Monkey Bowl. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-01,24896015 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:43:21 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24894053-TTBOOK-Amazing-Minds-Inside-Autism Daniel Tammet says that his high-functioning autistic savant syndrome leads him to think that autistic minds are not that different from non-autistic minds. Tricia Regan served as director, producer and cinematographer of a documentary film about a group of autistic children who decide to put on their own show. Karl Taro Greenfeld has written a memoir about growing up with his autistic brother, Noah. Ian Hacking analyzes the use of the alien metaphor as applied to people with autism. Tyler Cowan feels the world is moving toward an autistic style of organizing information. Daniel Tammet says that his high-functioning autistic savant syndrome leads him to think that autistic minds are not that different from non-autistic minds. Tricia Regan served as director, producer and cinematographer of a documentary film about a group of autistic children who decide to put on their own show. Karl Taro Greenfeld has written a memoir about growing up with his autistic brother, Noah. Ian Hacking analyzes the use of the alien metaphor as applied to people with autism. Tyler Cowan feels the world is moving toward an autistic style of organizing information. Daniel Tammet says that his high-functioning autistic savant syndrome leads him to think that autistic minds are not that different from non-autistic minds. Tricia Regan served as director, producer and cinematographer of a documentary film about a group of autistic children who decide to put on their own show. Karl Taro Greenfeld has written a memoir about growing up with his autistic brother, Noah. Ian Hacking analyzes the use of the alien metaphor as applied to people with autism. Tyler Cowan feels the world is moving toward an autistic style of organizing information. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-31,24894053 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:32:46 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24862840-TTBOOK-Life-As-Entertainment Nick Hitchon is one of the participants in the Seven Up series of documentaries that checks in on the lives of ordinary people every seven years. Emily Gould became an Internet celebrity for her writing on Gawker, and on her personal blog - Heartbreak Soup. Tom Bollestorff describes what virtual on-line worlds are and how they work. Laurie Oullette studies how reality TV manipulates the lives of its participants. Bill Wasik created a craze for flash mobs - seemingly random gatherings of complete strangers doing something out of the ordinary. Nick Hitchon is one of the participants in the Seven Up series of documentaries that checks in on the lives of ordinary people every seven years. Emily Gould became an Internet celebrity for her writing on Gawker, and on her personal blog - Heartbreak Soup. Tom Bollestorff describes what virtual on-line worlds are and how they work. Laurie Oullette studies how reality TV manipulates the lives of its participants. Bill Wasik created a craze for flash mobs - seemingly random gatherings of complete strangers doing something out of the ordinary. Nick Hitchon is one of the participants in the Seven Up series of documentaries that checks in on the lives of ordinary people every seven years. Emily Gould became an Internet celebrity for her writing on Gawker, and on her personal blog - Heartbreak Soup. Tom Bollestorff describes what virtual on-line worlds are and how they work. Laurie Oullette studies how reality TV manipulates the lives of its participants. Bill Wasik created a craze for flash mobs - seemingly random gatherings of complete strangers doing something out of the ordinary. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-25,24862840 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:03:10 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24825843-TTBOOK-Travel Rick Steves talks about the advantages of travel in war-torn areas. Mark Johnson travels around the world recording street musicians. Lynn Sharon Schwartz is a veteran traveler who doesn't like traveling. Raphael Kadushin considers travel writing's utility for the armchair traveler. William Least Heat-Moon describes his American mosey. Rick Steves talks about the advantages of travel in war-torn areas. Mark Johnson travels around the world recording street musicians. Lynn Sharon Schwartz is a veteran traveler who doesn't like traveling. Raphael Kadushin considers travel writing's utility for the armchair traveler. William Least Heat-Moon describes his American mosey. Rick Steves talks about the advantages of travel in war-torn areas. Mark Johnson travels around the world recording street musicians. Lynn Sharon Schwartz is a veteran traveler who doesn't like traveling. Raphael Kadushin considers travel writing's utility for the armchair traveler. William Least Heat-Moon describes his American mosey. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-18,24825843 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:17:19 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24820568-TTBOOK-God-is-Back Barbara Bradley Hagerty interviewed mystics, skeptics and scientists to see if faith could stand up to the latest scientific research. Adrian Wooldridge explains why religious faith has not only survived into the modern era, it's thriving. Gina Reticker's film tells how a group of Christian and Muslim women used the power of prayer to end the civil war in Liberia. Robert Wright says that the history of monotheism was shaped by the political events of the turbulent ancient Middle East. Barbara Bradley Hagerty interviewed mystics, skeptics and scientists to see if faith could stand up to the latest scientific research. Adrian Wooldridge explains why religious faith has not only survived into the modern era, it's thriving. Gina Reticker's film tells how a group of Christian and Muslim women used the power of prayer to end the civil war in Liberia. Robert Wright says that the history of monotheism was shaped by the political events of the turbulent ancient Middle East. Barbara Bradley Hagerty interviewed mystics, skeptics and scientists to see if faith could stand up to the latest scientific research. Adrian Wooldridge explains why religious faith has not only survived into the modern era, it's thriving. Gina Reticker's film tells how a group of Christian and Muslim women used the power of prayer to end the civil war in Liberia. Robert Wright says that the history of monotheism was shaped by the political events of the turbulent ancient Middle East. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-17,24820568 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:53:17 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24782805-TTBOOK-So-You-Wanna-Be-a-Rock-Star Steven Kurutz spent a year with tribute band Sticky Fingers. Christopher O'Riley plays the music of Elliot Smith. Chris Murphy and Patrick Pentland of Sloan are sort-of interviewed. Steve Lopez wrote about a homeless musician named Nathaniel Ayers. Josh Ritter performs a few songs and talks about his music. Steven Kurutz spent a year with tribute band Sticky Fingers. Christopher O'Riley plays the music of Elliot Smith. Chris Murphy and Patrick Pentland of Sloan are sort-of interviewed. Steve Lopez wrote about a homeless musician named Nathaniel Ayers. Josh Ritter performs a few songs and talks about his music. Steven Kurutz spent a year with tribute band Sticky Fingers. Christopher O'Riley plays the music of Elliot Smith. Chris Murphy and Patrick Pentland of Sloan are sort-of interviewed. Steve Lopez wrote about a homeless musician named Nathaniel Ayers. Josh Ritter performs a few songs and talks about his music. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-11,24782805 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:23:09 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24781325-TTBOOK-There-s-No-Place-Like-Home Rachel Simon says that the renovation of her house caused her to reflect on transforming herself and rebuilding important relationships. Peter T. Kilborn describes "Relos," the mid-level managers and executives who move every few years. Michael A. Schuler counters with the satisfactions of "Staying Put." Guy Madden made a film about his hometown called "My Winnipeg." Rachel Simon says that the renovation of her house caused her to reflect on transforming herself and rebuilding important relationships. Peter T. Kilborn describes "Relos," the mid-level managers and executives who move every few years. Michael A. Schuler counters with the satisfactions of "Staying Put." Guy Madden made a film about his hometown called "My Winnipeg." Rachel Simon says that the renovation of her house caused her to reflect on transforming herself and rebuilding important relationships. Peter T. Kilborn describes "Relos," the mid-level managers and executives who move every few years. Michael A. Schuler counters with the satisfactions of "Staying Put." Guy Madden made a film about his hometown called "My Winnipeg." tag:odeo.com,2009-07-10,24781325 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:13:15 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24734264-TTBOOK-The-We-Generation Clay Shirky describes how social networking has changed the media and journalism. Jonathan Harris created the website We-Feel-Fine-dot-org. Josh Koury explores the underground music scene called Wizard Rock. Anne Strainchamps and the Randall Elementary kids learn what it means to be part of a community. Marco Iacoboni says we're hard?wired for empathy and compassion. Clay Shirky describes how social networking has changed the media and journalism. Jonathan Harris created the website We-Feel-Fine-dot-org. Josh Koury explores the underground music scene called Wizard Rock. Anne Strainchamps and the Randall Elementary kids learn what it means to be part of a community. Marco Iacoboni says we're hard?wired for empathy and compassion. Clay Shirky describes how social networking has changed the media and journalism. Jonathan Harris created the website We-Feel-Fine-dot-org. Josh Koury explores the underground music scene called Wizard Rock. Anne Strainchamps and the Randall Elementary kids learn what it means to be part of a community. Marco Iacoboni says we're hard?wired for empathy and compassion. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-19,24734264 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:41:18 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24729904-TTBOOK-Radical-Gardening James William Gibson suggests we reconnect with the natural world and protect it, rather than exploit it. Amy Stewart cultivates a garden of lethal plants. Richard Reynolds describes his adventures as a guerrilla gardener. Erin Clune tours a private garden that has become a local landmark. Architect Charles Jencks and composer Michael Gandolfi lead us though a musical composition and the garden that inspired it. James William Gibson suggests we reconnect with the natural world and protect it, rather than exploit it. Amy Stewart cultivates a garden of lethal plants. Richard Reynolds describes his adventures as a guerrilla gardener. Erin Clune tours a private garden that has become a local landmark. Architect Charles Jencks and composer Michael Gandolfi lead us though a musical composition and the garden that inspired it. James William Gibson suggests we reconnect with the natural world and protect it, rather than exploit it. Amy Stewart cultivates a garden of lethal plants. Richard Reynolds describes his adventures as a guerrilla gardener. Erin Clune tours a private garden that has become a local landmark. Architect Charles Jencks and composer Michael Gandolfi lead us though a musical composition and the garden that inspired it. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-18,24729904 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:23:12 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24698862-TTBOOK-Arts-Education Eric Booth is concerned about the current state of arts education in American schools. Michael Doucet educates people about Cajun culture through Cajun music. Katie Salen explains what children can learn from designing and playing games. David Gilmour writes about his decision to let his son, Jesse, drop out of school, provided that he agreed to watch three movies a week with his father. Eric Booth is concerned about the current state of arts education in American schools. Michael Doucet educates people about Cajun culture through Cajun music. Katie Salen explains what children can learn from designing and playing games. David Gilmour writes about his decision to let his son, Jesse, drop out of school, provided that he agreed to watch three movies a week with his father. Eric Booth is concerned about the current state of arts education in American schools. Michael Doucet educates people about Cajun culture through Cajun music. Katie Salen explains what children can learn from designing and playing games. David Gilmour writes about his decision to let his son, Jesse, drop out of school, provided that he agreed to watch three movies a week with his father. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-12,24698862 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:58:14 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24698863-TTBOOK-Reclaiming-Islam Reza Aslan discusses President Obama's speech but says Muslims will wait to see if the actions of the United States reflect its leader's words. Tissa Hami is one of the world's few female Muslim stand-up comics. Christopher Caldwell explains the European discomfort with the rising tide of Muslim immigration. Youssou N'Dour made a non-pop album about his Sufi faith, and Chai Vasarhelyi documented his Ramadan tour in a film. Kamran Pasha wrote a novel about Muhammad's third wife, Aisha. Reza Aslan discusses President Obama's speech but says Muslims will wait to see if the actions of the United States reflect its leader's words. Tissa Hami is one of the world's few female Muslim stand-up comics. Christopher Caldwell explains the European discomfort with the rising tide of Muslim immigration. Youssou N'Dour made a non-pop album about his Sufi faith, and Chai Vasarhelyi documented his Ramadan tour in a film. Kamran Pasha wrote a novel about Muhammad's third wife, Aisha. Reza Aslan discusses President Obama's speech but says Muslims will wait to see if the actions of the United States reflect its leader's words. Tissa Hami is one of the world's few female Muslim stand-up comics. Christopher Caldwell explains the European discomfort with the rising tide of Muslim immigration. Youssou N'Dour made a non-pop album about his Sufi faith, and Chai Vasarhelyi documented his Ramadan tour in a film. Kamran Pasha wrote a novel about Muhammad's third wife, Aisha. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-12,24698863 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:57:16 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24660700-TTBOOK-How-We-Learn Daniel Wolff says most Americans learn what they really need to know outside of school. Richard Nisbett thinks that parenting styles have an enormous impact on the IQ of children. Maryanne Wolf feels the dyslexia brain ought to be considered a gift. Rick Riordan created the character Percy Jackson to help his own dyslexic son learn to love stories and reading. Lewis Buzbee explains why people still love going to the bookshop. Daniel Wolff says most Americans learn what they really need to know outside of school. Richard Nisbett thinks that parenting styles have an enormous impact on the IQ of children. Maryanne Wolf feels the dyslexia brain ought to be considered a gift. Rick Riordan created the character Percy Jackson to help his own dyslexic son learn to love stories and reading. Lewis Buzbee explains why people still love going to the bookshop. Daniel Wolff says most Americans learn what they really need to know outside of school. Richard Nisbett thinks that parenting styles have an enormous impact on the IQ of children. Maryanne Wolf feels the dyslexia brain ought to be considered a gift. Rick Riordan created the character Percy Jackson to help his own dyslexic son learn to love stories and reading. Lewis Buzbee explains why people still love going to the bookshop. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-06,24660700 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:54:06 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24660701-TTBOOK-Boots-On-the-Ground Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez wrote a scathing critique of the Bush administration's planning and execution of the war in Iraq. Helen Benedict collected interviews about the sexual harassment and sexual abuse endured by female soldiers in Iraq. Donovan Campbell writes about his experiences in one of Iraq's worst hot spots ? Ramadi in the Spring of 2004. Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez wrote a scathing critique of the Bush administration's planning and execution of the war in Iraq. Helen Benedict collected interviews about the sexual harassment and sexual abuse endured by female soldiers in Iraq. Donovan Campbell writes about his experiences in one of Iraq's worst hot spots ? Ramadi in the Spring of 2004. Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez wrote a scathing critique of the Bush administration's planning and execution of the war in Iraq. Helen Benedict collected interviews about the sexual harassment and sexual abuse endured by female soldiers in Iraq. Donovan Campbell writes about his experiences in one of Iraq's worst hot spots ? Ramadi in the Spring of 2004. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-06,24660701 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:53:10 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24659321-TTBOOK-Boots-On-the-Ground Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez wrote a scathing critique of the Bush administration's planning and execution of the war in Iraq. Helen Benedict collected interviews about the sexual harassment and sexual abuse endured by female soldiers in Iraq. Donovan Campbell writes about his experiences in one of Iraq's worst hot spots ? Ramadi in the Spring of 2004. Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez wrote a scathing critique of the Bush administration's planning and execution of the war in Iraq. Helen Benedict collected interviews about the sexual harassment and sexual abuse endured by female soldiers in Iraq. Donovan Campbell writes about his experiences in one of Iraq's worst hot spots ? Ramadi in the Spring of 2004. Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez wrote a scathing critique of the Bush administration's planning and execution of the war in Iraq. Helen Benedict collected interviews about the sexual harassment and sexual abuse endured by female soldiers in Iraq. Donovan Campbell writes about his experiences in one of Iraq's worst hot spots ? Ramadi in the Spring of 2004. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24659321 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:45:04 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24629823-TTBOOK-Atheism-and-its-Critics John Haught says the so-called "new atheists" simply don't measure up to old atheists like Nietzsche and Camus. Richard Dawkins demonstrates why he's been called "Darwin's rottweiler. Alister McGrath talks about the role of religious zealotry. Jenny Phillips filmed a group of inmates learning Vapassana meditation. Brad Hirschfield tries to preach a message of faith without fanaticism. John Haught says the so-called "new atheists" simply don't measure up to old atheists like Nietzsche and Camus. Richard Dawkins demonstrates why he's been called "Darwin's rottweiler. Alister McGrath talks about the role of religious zealotry. Jenny Phillips filmed a group of inmates learning Vapassana meditation. Brad Hirschfield tries to preach a message of faith without fanaticism. John Haught says the so-called "new atheists" simply don't measure up to old atheists like Nietzsche and Camus. Richard Dawkins demonstrates why he's been called "Darwin's rottweiler. Alister McGrath talks about the role of religious zealotry. Jenny Phillips filmed a group of inmates learning Vapassana meditation. Brad Hirschfield tries to preach a message of faith without fanaticism. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-30,24629823 Sat, 30 May 2009 05:44:05 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24625209-TTBOOK-Save-the-Males Kathleen Parker says that popular culture portrays men as fools and it's in women's interest in fix this. Tom Farley, older brother of comedian Chris Farley talks about his life, comedy and early death. Maddox is a politically incorrect, testosterone-laden and deliberately outrageous comedian. Ersi Arvizu explains how her passion for the then boys-only sport of boxing has shaped her music. Kathleen Parker says that popular culture portrays men as fools and it's in women's interest in fix this. Tom Farley, older brother of comedian Chris Farley talks about his life, comedy and early death. Maddox is a politically incorrect, testosterone-laden and deliberately outrageous comedian. Ersi Arvizu explains how her passion for the then boys-only sport of boxing has shaped her music. Kathleen Parker says that popular culture portrays men as fools and it's in women's interest in fix this. Tom Farley, older brother of comedian Chris Farley talks about his life, comedy and early death. Maddox is a politically incorrect, testosterone-laden and deliberately outrageous comedian. Ersi Arvizu explains how her passion for the then boys-only sport of boxing has shaped her music. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-29,24625209 Fri, 29 May 2009 05:43:15 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24599171-TTBOOK-Karaoke Brian Raftery wrote about karaoke in Japan and the man who invented it. The Gomers perform for karaoke where you sing along with a live band. Bjorn Turmann's novel revolves around karaoke. The Snuggles Collective uses audio clips to create vocals that "sing" karaoke. Jonas Ridderstrale sees karaoke as a sort of business model. Monique Skidmore talks about karaoke as political protest. Glen Tilbrook sings a karaoke version of his own hit single. Brian Raftery wrote about karaoke in Japan and the man who invented it. The Gomers perform for karaoke where you sing along with a live band. Bjorn Turmann's novel revolves around karaoke. The Snuggles Collective uses audio clips to create vocals that "sing" karaoke. Jonas Ridderstrale sees karaoke as a sort of business model. Monique Skidmore talks about karaoke as political protest. Glen Tilbrook sings a karaoke version of his own hit single. Brian Raftery wrote about karaoke in Japan and the man who invented it. The Gomers perform for karaoke where you sing along with a live band. Bjorn Turmann's novel revolves around karaoke. The Snuggles Collective uses audio clips to create vocals that "sing" karaoke. Jonas Ridderstrale sees karaoke as a sort of business model. Monique Skidmore talks about karaoke as political protest. Glen Tilbrook sings a karaoke version of his own hit single. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-23,24599171 Sat, 23 May 2009 04:13:14 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24597238-TTBOOK-Sense-of-Place Terry Tempest Williams describes some important landscapes. Martyn Stewart recorded the sounds of the Arctic. Scott Russell Sanders writes about his on-going effort to understand the place where he lives. Jerry Apps chronicles his "Old Farm." Caryl Owen burns her young prairie. Geoff Nicholson relates the secret of a great walk. Gong Lee takes us for a walk through Beijing. Sean Bonner introduces a worldwide network of city-focused blogs. Terry Tempest Williams describes some important landscapes. Martyn Stewart recorded the sounds of the Arctic. Scott Russell Sanders writes about his on-going effort to understand the place where he lives. Jerry Apps chronicles his "Old Farm." Caryl Owen burns her young prairie. Geoff Nicholson relates the secret of a great walk. Gong Lee takes us for a walk through Beijing. Sean Bonner introduces a worldwide network of city-focused blogs. Terry Tempest Williams describes some important landscapes. Martyn Stewart recorded the sounds of the Arctic. Scott Russell Sanders writes about his on-going effort to understand the place where he lives. Jerry Apps chronicles his "Old Farm." Caryl Owen burns her young prairie. Geoff Nicholson relates the secret of a great walk. Gong Lee takes us for a walk through Beijing. Sean Bonner introduces a worldwide network of city-focused blogs. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24597238 Fri, 22 May 2009 16:10:26 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24569233-TTBOOK-Revenge-of-the-Nerds Benjamin Nugent describes nerd history and the different nerdy subcultures. Dan Lamoureux produced and directed the documentary film "Nerdcore for Life." David Anderegg thinks we need more nerds. Holly Black says that girl nerds and geeks definitely exist. Gary Brecher explains what it means to be a war nerd. Benjamin Nugent describes nerd history and the different nerdy subcultures. Dan Lamoureux produced and directed the documentary film "Nerdcore for Life." David Anderegg thinks we need more nerds. Holly Black says that girl nerds and geeks definitely exist. Gary Brecher explains what it means to be a war nerd. Benjamin Nugent describes nerd history and the different nerdy subcultures. Dan Lamoureux produced and directed the documentary film "Nerdcore for Life." David Anderegg thinks we need more nerds. Holly Black says that girl nerds and geeks definitely exist. Gary Brecher explains what it means to be a war nerd. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-16,24569233 Sat, 16 May 2009 02:13:44 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24569234-TTBOOK-Facing-Death Aubrey de Grey thinks there's no reason why people can't go on living indefinitely. Umberto Eco has some thoughts in favor of death. Diana Athill has written her second memoir at the age of 91. Simon Critchley wrote a quirky account of how various philosophers thought about death and died themselves. Lincoln Hall survived apparent death on Mount Everest. Aubrey de Grey thinks there's no reason why people can't go on living indefinitely. Umberto Eco has some thoughts in favor of death. Diana Athill has written her second memoir at the age of 91. Simon Critchley wrote a quirky account of how various philosophers thought about death and died themselves. Lincoln Hall survived apparent death on Mount Everest. Aubrey de Grey thinks there's no reason why people can't go on living indefinitely. Umberto Eco has some thoughts in favor of death. Diana Athill has written her second memoir at the age of 91. Simon Critchley wrote a quirky account of how various philosophers thought about death and died themselves. Lincoln Hall survived apparent death on Mount Everest. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-16,24569234 Sat, 16 May 2009 02:13:14 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24552709-TTBOOK-Mother-Stories Frances Richey and her son Ben Richey talk about her poetry and his service in Iraq. Melissa Errico sings "Mockingbird." Isabel Allende's memoir takes the form of a letter to her deceased daughter. Amanda Henry comments on the rocky road to motherhood. Rachel Pastan discusses combining professional life and motherhood. Jeanne Birdsall has writen 2 novels about the 4 Penderwick sisters, their clueless dad and goofy dog, Hound. Frances Richey and her son Ben Richey talk about her poetry and his service in Iraq. Melissa Errico sings "Mockingbird." Isabel Allende's memoir takes the form of a letter to her deceased daughter. Amanda Henry comments on the rocky road to motherhood. Rachel Pastan discusses combining professional life and motherhood. Jeanne Birdsall has writen 2 novels about the 4 Penderwick sisters, their clueless dad and goofy dog, Hound. Frances Richey and her son Ben Richey talk about her poetry and his service in Iraq. Melissa Errico sings "Mockingbird." Isabel Allende's memoir takes the form of a letter to her deceased daughter. Amanda Henry comments on the rocky road to motherhood. Rachel Pastan discusses combining professional life and motherhood. Jeanne Birdsall has writen 2 novels about the 4 Penderwick sisters, their clueless dad and goofy dog, Hound. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-09,24552709 Sat, 09 May 2009 00:33:43 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24552710-TTBOOK-The-Afghan-Question Ahmed Rashid says that the U.S. rushed into Afghanistan but was never interested in the country's real problems. Craig Mullaney led an infantry rifle platoon along the hostile border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Kilcullen feels that the problem with traditional counter-insurgency efforts is that they don't protect local people. Robert Greenwald is the Director of the on-going, on-line documentary called "Rethink Afghanistan." Ahmed Rashid says that the U.S. rushed into Afghanistan but was never interested in the country's real problems. Craig Mullaney led an infantry rifle platoon along the hostile border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Kilcullen feels that the problem with traditional counter-insurgency efforts is that they don't protect local people. Robert Greenwald is the Director of the on-going, on-line documentary called "Rethink Afghanistan." Ahmed Rashid says that the U.S. rushed into Afghanistan but was never interested in the country's real problems. Craig Mullaney led an infantry rifle platoon along the hostile border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. David Kilcullen feels that the problem with traditional counter-insurgency efforts is that they don't protect local people. Robert Greenwald is the Director of the on-going, on-line documentary called "Rethink Afghanistan." tag:odeo.com,2009-05-09,24552710 Sat, 09 May 2009 00:33:08 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24503187-TTBOOK-Sturm-und-Twang-Country-Music Carlene Carter describes how events in her life inspired her album "Stronger." Dana Jennings' family listened to country music and their values were shaped by it. John Huss wrote an essay about Johnny Cash and the concept of Justice. Joe Nick Patoski authored a comprehensive biography called "Willie Nelson: An Epic Life." Carlene Carter describes how events in her life inspired her album "Stronger." Dana Jennings' family listened to country music and their values were shaped by it. John Huss wrote an essay about Johnny Cash and the concept of Justice. Joe Nick Patoski authored a comprehensive biography called "Willie Nelson: An Epic Life." Carlene Carter describes how events in her life inspired her album "Stronger." Dana Jennings' family listened to country music and their values were shaped by it. John Huss wrote an essay about Johnny Cash and the concept of Justice. Joe Nick Patoski authored a comprehensive biography called "Willie Nelson: An Epic Life." tag:odeo.com,2009-04-25,24503187 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:43:09 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24464760-TTBOOK-Iran-After-the-Revolution Salman Rushdie talks about the novel that sent him into hiding for a decade. Mamek Khadem created music for an art installation to mark the Iranian Revolution. Author Azadeh Moaveni describes working in Iran with a government minder. David Assman filmed the Iranian women's National Football Team. Azar Nafisi reads from her memoir. Juan Cole says there are good reasons to reach out to Iran. Salman Rushdie talks about the novel that sent him into hiding for a decade. Mamek Khadem created music for an art installation to mark the Iranian Revolution. Author Azadeh Moaveni describes working in Iran with a government minder. David Assman filmed the Iranian women's National Football Team. Azar Nafisi reads from her memoir. Juan Cole says there are good reasons to reach out to Iran. Salman Rushdie talks about the novel that sent him into hiding for a decade. Mamek Khadem created music for an art installation to mark the Iranian Revolution. Author Azadeh Moaveni describes working in Iran with a government minder. David Assman filmed the Iranian women's National Football Team. Azar Nafisi reads from her memoir. Juan Cole says there are good reasons to reach out to Iran. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-17,24464760 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:56:16 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24440374-TTBOOK-Good-Dog Michael Schaffer found pet ownership has made a major shift in our culture in the last fifteen years. Stanley Coren describes how the modern dog developed. Cesar Millan says dogs need exercise, discipline and affection, in that order. Temple Grandin worries about pets in our modern society. Maureen Adams wrote about the dogs who were the companions and inspiration of some of our greatest women writers. Michael Schaffer found pet ownership has made a major shift in our culture in the last fifteen years. Stanley Coren describes how the modern dog developed. Cesar Millan says dogs need exercise, discipline and affection, in that order. Temple Grandin worries about pets in our modern society. Maureen Adams wrote about the dogs who were the companions and inspiration of some of our greatest women writers. Michael Schaffer found pet ownership has made a major shift in our culture in the last fifteen years. Stanley Coren describes how the modern dog developed. Cesar Millan says dogs need exercise, discipline and affection, in that order. Temple Grandin worries about pets in our modern society. Maureen Adams wrote about the dogs who were the companions and inspiration of some of our greatest women writers. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-11,24440374 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:03:10 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24406428-TTBOOK-Depression-Stories Parker Palmer talks about the two different things we mean by the word depression. Nick Taylor considers the WPA, the controversial centerpiece of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal. Kirsten Downey wrote a biography of Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor in 1933. Jonatha Brooke was invited by Woody Guthrie's daughter to visit her father's archives and use some of his unpublished material. Parker Palmer talks about the two different things we mean by the word depression. Nick Taylor considers the WPA, the controversial centerpiece of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal. Kirsten Downey wrote a biography of Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor in 1933. Jonatha Brooke was invited by Woody Guthrie's daughter to visit her father's archives and use some of his unpublished material. Parker Palmer talks about the two different things we mean by the word depression. Nick Taylor considers the WPA, the controversial centerpiece of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal. Kirsten Downey wrote a biography of Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor in 1933. Jonatha Brooke was invited by Woody Guthrie's daughter to visit her father's archives and use some of his unpublished material. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-04,24406428 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 02:03:08 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24401424-TTBOOK-Future-Perfect-Our-Earth Thomas Friedman thinks our current crop of environmental initiatives do not add up to a green revolution. Jane Goodall talks about her decades of work with chimpanzees. Hip hop artist DJ Spooky created an audio portrait of climate change. Geir Haarde says Iceland is 80 percent independent from fossil fuels. Paul Hawken describes the global activism movement. Wangari Maathai is dedicated to re-foresting Africa. Thomas Friedman thinks our current crop of environmental initiatives do not add up to a green revolution. Jane Goodall talks about her decades of work with chimpanzees. Hip hop artist DJ Spooky created an audio portrait of climate change. Geir Haarde says Iceland is 80 percent independent from fossil fuels. Paul Hawken describes the global activism movement. Wangari Maathai is dedicated to re-foresting Africa. Thomas Friedman thinks our current crop of environmental initiatives do not add up to a green revolution. Jane Goodall talks about her decades of work with chimpanzees. Hip hop artist DJ Spooky created an audio portrait of climate change. Geir Haarde says Iceland is 80 percent independent from fossil fuels. Paul Hawken describes the global activism movement. Wangari Maathai is dedicated to re-foresting Africa. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-03,24401424 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:43:09 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24369113-TTBOOK-Future-Perfect-Our-Money Muhammad Yunus founded the Grameen Bank which pioneered the practice of micro-lending. Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Gospel Choir Jeffrey Sachs says we need a new economic model rooted in an environmentally sustainable future. Naomi Klein is a critic of globalization. Greg Mortensen led a program to build schools in the heart of Taliban country. Paul Krugman feels that economics should make people's lives better. Muhammad Yunus founded the Grameen Bank which pioneered the practice of micro-lending. Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Gospel Choir Jeffrey Sachs says we need a new economic model rooted in an environmentally sustainable future. Naomi Klein is a critic of globalization. Greg Mortensen led a program to build schools in the heart of Taliban country. Paul Krugman feels that economics should make people's lives better. Muhammad Yunus founded the Grameen Bank which pioneered the practice of micro-lending. Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Gospel Choir Jeffrey Sachs says we need a new economic model rooted in an environmentally sustainable future. Naomi Klein is a critic of globalization. Greg Mortensen led a program to build schools in the heart of Taliban country. Paul Krugman feels that economics should make people's lives better. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-26,24369113 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:33:08 -0700 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24234276-TTBOOK-Elementary-Holmes Mitch Cullen has written a novel about a 93 year old Holmes. Laurie King imagines a married Holmes. Leslie Klinger edits the "New Annotated Sherlock Holmes." P.D. James created a detective who has become almost as popular as Holmes. Victoria Laurie writes about a psychic detective. Mitch Cullen has written a novel about a 93 year old Holmes. Laurie King imagines a married Holmes. Leslie Klinger edits the "New Annotated Sherlock Holmes." P.D. James created a detective who has become almost as popular as Holmes. Victoria Laurie writes about a psychic detective. Mitch Cullen has written a novel about a 93 year old Holmes. Laurie King imagines a married Holmes. Leslie Klinger edits the "New Annotated Sherlock Holmes." P.D. James created a detective who has become almost as popular as Holmes. Victoria Laurie writes about a psychic detective. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-28,24234276 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:54:34 -0800 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24222646-TTBOOK-Can-White-Guys-Be-Hip John Leland wrote the history of Hip. Gary Giddins talks about Bing Crosby. Nick Hornby ponders the hipness of white guys. Damali Ayo is a performance artist. Musician Chuck E. Weiss is profiled. Greil Marcus has some thoughts on hipness. Stanley Crouch discusses authenticity. John Leland wrote the history of Hip. Gary Giddins talks about Bing Crosby. Nick Hornby ponders the hipness of white guys. Damali Ayo is a performance artist. Musician Chuck E. Weiss is profiled. Greil Marcus has some thoughts on hipness. Stanley Crouch discusses authenticity. John Leland wrote the history of Hip. Gary Giddins talks about Bing Crosby. Nick Hornby ponders the hipness of white guys. Damali Ayo is a performance artist. Musician Chuck E. Weiss is profiled. Greil Marcus has some thoughts on hipness. Stanley Crouch discusses authenticity. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-27,24222646 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:43:21 -0800 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24155576-TTBOOK-Woody-Tasch-Special Woody Tasch suggests "slow money" is the new direction for socially conscious investors. Woody Tasch suggests "slow money" is the new direction for socially conscious investors. Woody Tasch suggests "slow money" is the new direction for socially conscious investors. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-22,24155576 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:13:14 -0800 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24151135-TTBOOK-Is-Religion-Dangerous Sam Harris says believing in Allah or Jesus or the God of Abraham makes no more sense than believing in Zeus. Karen Armstrong says that traditions from Confucianism to Judaism emerged as responses to the rampant violence of their time. Azhar Usman makes humor out of our stereotypes about Muslims. Nancy Klein Maguire tells the story of the Carthusian order of monks. Sam Harris says believing in Allah or Jesus or the God of Abraham makes no more sense than believing in Zeus. Karen Armstrong says that traditions from Confucianism to Judaism emerged as responses to the rampant violence of their time. Azhar Usman makes humor out of our stereotypes about Muslims. Nancy Klein Maguire tells the story of the Carthusian order of monks. Sam Harris says believing in Allah or Jesus or the God of Abraham makes no more sense than believing in Zeus. Karen Armstrong says that traditions from Confucianism to Judaism emerged as responses to the rampant violence of their time. Azhar Usman makes humor out of our stereotypes about Muslims. Nancy Klein Maguire tells the story of the Carthusian order of monks. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-21,24151135 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:56:26 -0800 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24143407-TTBOOK-Talking-Pictures Eric Lax has had regular conversations with Woody Allen over the past 36 years. Jeanine Basinger wrote about how the movie studios manufactured stars from the 1930s to the 1950s. J.J. Murphy discusses how independent screenplays have used a distinct approach to cinematic storytelling. Will Russell and Scott Shuffitt are the founders of "Lebowski Fest." Eric Lax has had regular conversations with Woody Allen over the past 36 years. Jeanine Basinger wrote about how the movie studios manufactured stars from the 1930s to the 1950s. J.J. Murphy discusses how independent screenplays have used a distinct approach to cinematic storytelling. Will Russell and Scott Shuffitt are the founders of "Lebowski Fest." Eric Lax has had regular conversations with Woody Allen over the past 36 years. Jeanine Basinger wrote about how the movie studios manufactured stars from the 1930s to the 1950s. J.J. Murphy discusses how independent screenplays have used a distinct approach to cinematic storytelling. Will Russell and Scott Shuffitt are the founders of "Lebowski Fest." tag:odeo.com,2009-02-20,24143407 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:48:18 -0800 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24057179-TTBOOK Daniel Dennett advocates evolutionary theory and is a fierce critic of creationism. Randy Olson's film ridicules the arrogance of scientists. Steve Paulson talks with some leading Darwin experts. Richard Dawkins is a prominent biologist and outspoken atheist. Ron Numbers was once an ardent creationist and wrote a definitive history of the anti-evolutionist movement. Elisabet Sahtouris left her teaching job to go live on a Greek island and re-think her life as a scientist. Daniel Dennett advocates evolutionary theory and is a fierce critic of creationism. Randy Olson's film ridicules the arrogance of scientists. Steve Paulson talks with some leading Darwin experts. Richard Dawkins is a prominent biologist and outspoken atheist. Ron Numbers was once an ardent creationist and wrote a definitive history of the anti-evolutionist movement. Elisabet Sahtouris left her teaching job to go live on a Greek island and re-think her life as a scientist. Daniel Dennett advocates evolutionary theory and is a fierce critic of creationism. Randy Olson's film ridicules the arrogance of scientists. Steve Paulson talks with some leading Darwin experts. Richard Dawkins is a prominent biologist and outspoken atheist. Ron Numbers was once an ardent creationist and wrote a definitive history of the anti-evolutionist movement. Elisabet Sahtouris left her teaching job to go live on a Greek island and re-think her life as a scientist. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-06,24057179 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:51:39 -0800 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24057180-TTBOOK-The-President-from-Illinois Orville Vernon Burton demonstrates the parallels between Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama. Doris Kearns Goodwin talks about her best-selling biography, "Team of Rivals." John Stauffer discusses whether or not Lincoln was a racist. Drew Gilpin Faust says that Civil War deaths transfomed the entire nation. Sarah Vowell is obsessed by presidential assassinations. Orville Vernon Burton demonstrates the parallels between Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama. Doris Kearns Goodwin talks about her best-selling biography, "Team of Rivals." John Stauffer discusses whether or not Lincoln was a racist. Drew Gilpin Faust says that Civil War deaths transfomed the entire nation. Sarah Vowell is obsessed by presidential assassinations. Orville Vernon Burton demonstrates the parallels between Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama. Doris Kearns Goodwin talks about her best-selling biography, "Team of Rivals." John Stauffer discusses whether or not Lincoln was a racist. Drew Gilpin Faust says that Civil War deaths transfomed the entire nation. Sarah Vowell is obsessed by presidential assassinations. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-06,24057180 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:43:10 -0800 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24000077-TTBOOK-Alone-Time John Cacioppo Says loneliness is a body signal like hunger. Robert Kull chose to spend a year in solitude. Bill Friskics-Warren introduces some music about lonliness. Thomas Dumm explains the dangers of a society filled with lonely people. Kathleen Norris has a historical context for escapism and aversion to other people. John Cacioppo Says loneliness is a body signal like hunger. Robert Kull chose to spend a year in solitude. Bill Friskics-Warren introduces some music about lonliness. Thomas Dumm explains the dangers of a society filled with lonely people. Kathleen Norris has a historical context for escapism and aversion to other people. John Cacioppo Says loneliness is a body signal like hunger. Robert Kull chose to spend a year in solitude. Bill Friskics-Warren introduces some music about lonliness. Thomas Dumm explains the dangers of a society filled with lonely people. Kathleen Norris has a historical context for escapism and aversion to other people. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-30,24000077 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:55:19 -0800 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24000078-TTBOOK-The-Dismal-Science 2008 Nobel Prize in Economics winner Paul Krugman talks with Steve Paulson. Stephen Marglin explains why insurance undermines community. Katy Lederer writes poetry inspired by economics. Steven Levitt has an alternate view on what drives the economy. Catherine Austin Fitts advocates equitable and ethical investing. 2008 Nobel Prize in Economics winner Paul Krugman talks with Steve Paulson. Stephen Marglin explains why insurance undermines community. Katy Lederer writes poetry inspired by economics. Steven Levitt has an alternate view on what drives the economy. Catherine Austin Fitts advocates equitable and ethical investing. 2008 Nobel Prize in Economics winner Paul Krugman talks with Steve Paulson. Stephen Marglin explains why insurance undermines community. Katy Lederer writes poetry inspired by economics. Steven Levitt has an alternate view on what drives the economy. Catherine Austin Fitts advocates equitable and ethical investing. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-30,24000078 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:53:12 -0800 no PRI: To the Best of Our Knowledge Podcast