The Atkins diet has sparked debate in the nutrition community, generating as many fans as it has skeptics. Weight loss guru, Dr. Robert Atkins discusses his controversial high protein/high fat/low carbohydrate diet. Plus, David Hilfiker explores the historical and sociological forces that have shaped inner cities. Suki Kim shares her debut novel, The Interpreter and Alexia Brue on her world-wide search for the perfect bath, Cathedrals of the Flesh.
Dr. Robert Atkins
Weight loss guru, Dr. Robert Atkins discusses his controversial high protein/high fat/low carbohydrate diet.
David Hilfiker
David Hilfiker explores the historical and sociological forces that have shaped inner cities, Urban Injustice: How Ghettos Happen.
Music: Catch Me If You Can Soundtrack composer Elmer Bernstein
Music: Catch Me If You Can Soundtrack composer Elmer Bernstein
Suki Kim
Suki Kim shares her debut novel, The Interpreter.
Music: Iris Soundtrack composer James Horner
Music: Iris Soundtrack composer James Horner
Alexia Brue
Alexia Brue on her world-wide search for the perfect bath, Cathedrals of the Flesh: My Search for the Perfect Bath.
Music: Oscar and Lucinda Soundtrack composer Thomas Newman
Music: Oscar and Lucinda Soundtrack composer Thomas Newman
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