John Horgan, science journalist and author of The End of War, discusses war and human nature Then: a discussion about representations of war in popular culture; Sam Harris makes his case that there’s no such thing as free will and that there; and the author Julia Alvarez on Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
BBC World Service provides international news, analysis and information.
We talk espionage, security and technology after a Moscow-based cyber security team discovers the most advanced computer program for spying ever. They’re calling it “Flame.” Also on The Takeaway, we discuss identity in the 2012 presidential election, Mae Jemison's quest to take us into space, and tweeting a book 140 characters at a time.
The Freelancers Union has tracked outstanding payments owed to freelancers as part of their World's Longest Invoice project. Founder and executive director of the Freelancers Union, Sara Horowitz, discusses. Plus, Douglas Brinkley on Walter Cronkite; David Sanger on the latest political news; and a conversation about the “new black politician.”
On today’s show: Ellis Cose looks at how our ideas about race have shifted and that means for the country’s future. James Corden and Jemima Rooper talk about starring in the acclaimed British comedy now on Broadway, “One Man, Two Guvnors.” Then Topher Grace and Olivia Thirlby talk about their roles in the off-Broadway play, “Lonely, I’m Not,” about a man who hasn’t a date—or a job—in four years. Bob Reiss talks about why oil companies are moving up to the Arctic, and how the new global battle for oil there will shape America’s future.
Tell Me More focuses on the way we live, intersect and collide in a culturally diverse world.
A mix of news, features, interviews and music from around the world presents an engaging portrait of the global community. Produced by BBC World Service, Public Radio International and WGBH Radio Boston.
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.
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.
For more than 25 years, The Diane Rehm Show has offered listeners thoughtful and lively conversations on an array of topics with many of the most distinguished people of our times.
Hosted by Warren Olney, To the Point is a fast-paced, news based one-hour daily national program that focuses on the hot-button issues of the day, co-produced by KCRW and Public Radio International.
The PBS NewsHour continues to provide in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews, discussions and documentary reports.