The world's most troubled states, like Sudan and Iraq, are a threat not only to themselves but to other countries all over the world. On today's Underreported, we'll find out what defines a failed state, and how instability spreads from one country to another. Later, a look at the art of writing biographies. Taye Diggs talks about his work as a dancer. We'll find out whether the "5-second rule" about dropped food has any scientific merit. And...the moment you've been waiting for...the winners of our essay contest on breakups!
Underreported: The Spread of Failed States
The world's weakest states aren't just a danger to themselves. They can disrupt the stability of countries halfway across the world. The Fund for Peace and Foreign Policy magazine have recently released their third annual Failed States Index, and on today's Underreported, we'll find out what a failed ...
Eating Food Off the Floor
The "5-second rule" says that it's OK to eat a piece of food that has fallen on the floor as long as it hasn't been there for more than 5 seconds. Connecticut College biology professor Anne Bernhard has done scientific research into how long food morsels can remain on the ...
How to Write a Biography
Meryle Seacrest has written 9 biographies over the course of her career. Her motto is: "Well, you can't expect to be liked in my business, but with any luck you can avoid going to jail." Her new book about her writing process is Shoot the Widow.
Shoot the ...
Taye Diggs and Andrew Palermo’s dre.dance
Taye Diggs and Andrew Palermo’s new dance company is dre.dance. They’ll be at the Joyce Soho June 28-July 1.
Essay Contest: Break-Ups
We had over 200 submissions for our Lopate Show essay contest on breakups, hosted by Phillip Lopate, celebrated essayist and brother of Leonard. Phillip has chosen 20 winners. He and Leonard talk to the top 5 winners on-air today.
Go here to find out who the ...
Go here to find out who the ...
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