The Daily Show’s John Hodgman and Wyatt Cenac kick off today’s show with a chat about the 2012 Presidential election and a preview Comedy Central’s upcoming “Indecision in the Park.” We’ll take a look at one of the world's most mysterious creatures, the giant squid! Vikram Gandhi tells us about the unexpected places his film on the yoga industry took him. And word maven Patricia T. O’ Conner takes your calls on our perplexing language.
BBC World Service provides international news, analysis and information.
Morning Edition is your perfect morning companion: gentle, but straightforward, explaining the vagaries of international diplomacy, reporting weather and even recommending the best film in town.
BBC World Service provides international news, analysis and information.
The coverage continues of the fallout between the White House and Congress over the botched gun-smuggling operation “Fast and Furious.” Todd Zwillich, the Takeaway’s Washington correspondent, discusses the latest on the White House’s invocation of executive privilege and the status of this evolving situation. Plus: what it takes to compromise in politics; a new documentary on the sexual assault problem in the military; and the latest installment of "Broadband Love."
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On today’s show: Madeleine Kunin, the first female governor of Vermont, discusses five decades of feminist advocacy and where the feminist movement is today. Dr. Marvin Johnson explains how you can stop—or at least settle—disputes in your life. A researcher who specializes in neuroscience and finance explains why we take risks and the biology of boom and bust cycles. Plus, we’ll look at the challenges facing journalists in Tijuana.
Fresh Air is one of the most popular programs on public radio, breaking the "talk show" mold, and Gross is known for her fearless and insightful interviews with prominent figures in American arts, politics, and popular culture.
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Reporters scour the globe for the most direct and compelling information, from the spread of AIDS in India to the inexplicable fluctuations of the Brazilian economy.
Marketplace is not only about money and business, but about people, local economies and the world — and what it all means to us.
Reporters scour the globe for the most direct and compelling information, from the spread of AIDS in India to the inexplicable fluctuations of the Brazilian economy.
On Point is a hybrid of a talk program and a news-magazine covering each day's important news developments and conducting conversations with newsmakers and thinkers from all around the world.
Tell Me More focuses on the way we live, intersect and collide in a culturally diverse world.
Q is an energetic daily arts, culture and entertainment magazine that takes you on a smart and surprising ride, interviewing personalities and tackling the cultural issues that matter. Hosted by Jian Ghomeshi, with his trademark wit and spontaneity, Q covers pop culture and high arts alike with forays into the most provocative and compelling cultural trends.
On this New Sounds, listen to some of the central players of the indie-chamber, or indie-classical "scene." We'll hear from yMusic, a new music group who can move between folk, classical, and indie quite effortlessly. We'll hear music from their latest recording, a demo of Gabriel Kahane's song cycle, “For the Union Dead,” (music by Gabriel Kahane, words by Robert Lowell), along with music from the ACME ensemble, recorded live. Plus, another live recording from the most recent New Sounds Live concert at Merkin Hall featuring the 8-person strong group, Newspeak.