Mining is big business. But for the individuals who work the mines, it’s also a way of life. On today’s edition of Underreported, we’ll put a human face on the mining economy. Then, we’ll talk to the venerated big band leader and jazz composer Gerald Wilson. And Deborah Eisenberg shares her critically-acclaimed new collection of short stories. Finally, we’ll explore the science behind how we perceive food.
Underreported: The Mining Way of Life
What is life for today's miners? On today’s edition of Underreported, we’ll take an in-depth look at the cultures behind two different mining communities. We’ll talk to Ken Light, co-author of Coal Hollow, about the four years he spent photographing and interviewing miners in West Virgina. And Kief ...
Big Band Legend
The legendary big band leader and jazz composer Gerald Wilson is celebrated by the jazz community. He's here today to tell us about his upcoming performance at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Twilight of the Superheroes
The critically-acclaimed short story writer Deborah Eisenberg tells us about her latest collection of fiction: Twilight of the Superheroes. The book grapples with the uncertainties of modern life--from characters struggling to start their lives in New York after 9/11, to a woman's desire to run away from her ex-husband's battle ...
Molecular Gastronomy
Hervé This puts his love of food and his background in physical chemistry to use for his scientific study of flavor. In Molecular Gastronomy, he explores the mechanics of enjoying a good meal--explaining topics like how our brains perceive taste, and how our tongues react to certain stimuli.
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