The Leonard Lopate Show
Exploring Humanity
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
A science writer takes us on a tour of the pre-frontal cortex—a region of the brain that controls many of the traits that make humans unique. Later on, Jane Smiley shares her new novel Ten Days in the Hills. Plus, we talk to the director of an Oscar-nominated documentary about pedophilia among priests. And Al and Larry Ubell, the Gurus of How-To, take your calls.
What Makes Us Tick?
In The Genius Engine, science writer Kathleen Stein explores the pre-frontal cortex—a region of the brain that controls many of the traits that make humans unique, from memory to decision-making to emotional processing.
The Genius Engine is available for purchase at amazon.com
Jane Smiley Visits the Hollywood Hills
Jane Smiley shares her new novel, Ten Days in the Hills, which revolves around a fading Hollywood writer/director in the days following the 2003 Academy Awards.
Ten Days in the Hills is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Jane Smiley will be speaking and signing booksWednesday, February 21 at 7 pm
192 Books
192 Tenth Avenue, between 21st and 22nd Streets
Deliver Us from Evil
Director Amy Berg tells us about her Oscar-nominated documentary about pedophilia among priests: "Deliver Us from Evil."
The Gurus of How-To
Al and Larry Ubell, the Gurus of How-To, answer your home repair questions. Call 212-433-9692.
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