The Soviet Union fell almost 15 years ago. Peter Baker and Susan Glasser take a look at whether Russia has really moved towards democracy since then--especially under the rule of Vladimir Putin--in Kremlin Rising. Then, Michael Chorost explains why he thinks of himself as part man, part machine, ever since he received a cochlear implant in 2001. Editors Jenny Offill and Elissa Schappell share 20 stories from women reflecting on lost or destroyed friendships. And Andrew Zimbalist looks at what national pastimes say about national cultures.
Kremlin Rising
When the Soviet Union fell in 1991, Russia began charting a course towards democracy. But now, almost 15 years later, Peter Baker and Susan Glasser argue that democracy has yet to really take a strong hold. Their new book, Kremlin Rising examines Putin’s leadership, and the current state of life ...
Part Man, Part Machine
Michael Chorost was born hard of hearing, and at age 36, he lost his hearing completely. In 2001, he received cochlear implants to give him a new sense of hearing. He describes his experience in his new book, Rebuilt.
Music: “At First Sight” soundtrack, by Mark Isham, track ...
Music: “At First Sight” soundtrack, by Mark Isham, track ...
The Friend Who Got Away
Editors Jenny Offill and Elissa Schappell explore 20 different personal stories about why friendships between women were lost or destroyed: The Friend Who Got Away.
Music: “So Far Away” by Carole King from her album “Tapestry”
Music: “So Far Away” by Carole King from her album “Tapestry”
National Pastime
Andrew Zimbalist looks at why America is hooked on baseball, while the rest of the world is devoted to soccer, in National Pastime.
Music: “Field of Dreams” Soundtrack, track “Deciding to Build the Field”
Music: “Field of Dreams” Soundtrack, track “Deciding to Build the Field”
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