New Yorker staff writer Malcolm Gladwell examines the consequences of what he describes as “America’s health-care mess” with guest host Kenji Jasper. Then, musician Adrienne Young shares her latest recording, The Art of Virtue. Next, Charles Ross tells us about his one-man stage reenactment of the “Star Wars Trilogy.” And on our weekly Please Explain feature, we go behind the scenes at the post office to try to find out how mail gets sorted and delivered.
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During Malcolm Gladwell: During Adrienne Young: During Charles Ross: “Star Wars” tracks, 1,3 During Please Explain: Soundtrack for Sonatine tracks 6, 1
The Cost of Care
More than 45 million Americans have no health insurance, and more than half of the country’s personal bankruptcies are caused by medical bills. Malcolm Gladwell of The New Yorker looks at why the US has no universal health care system.
» Read Malcolm Gladwell's article "A ...
» Read Malcolm Gladwell's article "A ...
The Art of Virtue
Adrienne Young tells us how Benjamin Franklin’s Thirteen Virtures helped inspire her new pop-influenced bluegrass album: The Art of Virtue.
» More on Adrienne Young
Adrienne Young & Little Sadie
Thurs, September 15th
Statalla World Music Club
37 West ...
» More on Adrienne Young
Adrienne Young & Little Sadie
Thurs, September 15th
Statalla World Music Club
37 West ...
One Man Star Wars Trilogy
Actor Charles Ross tells us about his one man take on the “Star Wars Trilogy.” In one hour, he reenacts each film—he plays all the parts, sings the music, and simulates all the flights and battles. His One Man Star Wars Trilogy is playing through October 31st at the Lamb ...
Please Explain: The Post Office
Ever wonder how a birthday card gets from a drop box in New York to an apartment in California? We’ll look into the ever-expanding technology that the postal service develops to sort and deliver mail. We’ll look into the past innovations and struggles, and look ahead at future challenges like ...
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