Use Your Time Wisely

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Most people spend their money more wisely than they spend their time. Find out how understanding the psychology of time can lead to happier and healthier lives. Also: the story of one man’s kayak expedition along Vietnam’s northern coastline. Plus, conversations with two physicists: Brian Greene and Frank Wilczek.

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In Debt

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Find out about the history of poverty in America, from the perspective of the people who’ve experienced it. Also: Margaret Atwood on her new book about the evolution of our modern debt culture…from the debtors’ prisons of the past, to today’s credit cards. Plus, a look at the role of regional theater in America!

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War Lessons

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

We look at the decisions of Vietnam War policymaker McGeorge Bundy, and what we can learn from his failures and successes. Also: how the 1960 presidential election shaped modern America. Tom Jones on his first US studio album in 15 years. Plus, novelist Arthur Nersesian.

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On the Trail

Monday, November 24, 2008

Find out what it was like to be a reporter embedded with the presidential campaigns this year - from the constant traveling and fast food, to the relentless 24-hour news cycle. Also, hear an update on an auto-industry bailout. Martin Duberman talks about his political plays. Chef David Waltuck on nearly three decades of running Chanterelle. Plus: what's the future of TV, now that more and more popular shows are being watched on the internet?

Weatherman

Friday, November 21, 2008

Bill Ayers talks about how he became a flashpoint in the presidential election this year – and whether there's anything else we need to know about his relationship with Barack Obama! Also: find out how Josef Stalin went from being a nondescript peasant boy to the most powerful of all the Soviet leaders. Art Spiegelman talks about his life in comics. And then Please Explain is all about the Sun.

At the Last Minute

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Find out about the changes in environmental policy being rushed through during the final weeks of the Bush administration. Also, former SNL writer Alan Zweibel on his funny new book, Clothing Optional. Stewart O’Nan on his latest novel. Plus, Jonathan Alter, editor and columnist for Newsweek magazine, on being witness to some of the biggest news events in the last 25 years!

Secrets of Success

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Why do some people succeed, while others never seem to reach their full potential? Malcolm Gladwell talks about how luck, skill, and hard work affect your chances at success. Also: we look into the ongoing debate over who owns the past. Hear about a new theater piece that deals with the Department of Homeland Security. And Patricia T. O’Conner answers your questions about the English language!

Thanksgiving is coming right up - if you want some suggestions on what to serve with the turkey, check out our Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe Swap from last week!

Gold Mine

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

What a year for political reporting 2008 has been! We talk about the best political writing of the past year. Also: find out about a spectacular hoax that was perpetrated in 1830s New York City, when many New Yorkers became convinced that the moon was inhabited. Then, a look at the history of cemeteries in America. And we hear an insider's perspective of the trial and execution of Saddam Hussein.

Sex Politics

Monday, November 17, 2008

Proposition 8 was one of the most controversial issues on the ballots this year. Find out how the debates over sexuality are shaping American politics. Also: we pay tribute to the late actress Adrienne Shelley. Toni Morrison on her acclaimed new novel, A Mercy. And a look at how the front page of the New York Times has changed since its founding in 1851!

Checks and Balances

Friday, November 14, 2008

After 8 years of the Bush administration have changed our system of checks and balances of power, how will a new President and a new Congress redefine who’s in charge? Also: Catherine Deneuve on her new film, "A Christmas Tale." A look at the 1983 film "Local Hero," and why it's still popular 25 years later. And Please Explain: find out how autism affects the brain.

After Oil

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Solving America’s energy problems will be a top priority for the Obama administration. Oilman T. Boone Pickens tells us his thoughts for what we need to do to move beyond our oil addiction. Also: a look at the subcultures that make up the contemporary art world. We pay tribute to painter and critic Manny Farber. Plus, on Underreported: find out about the pace of change in Russia...and why Ukraine may hold the key to Russia’s future.

Buyology

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Why do we buy what we buy? Find out why some ads and jingles work and others don’t, and the role the subconscious plays in our marketing decisions. Also: a look at the extravagant life and shocking death of architect Stanford White. Israeli novelist Michal Govrin on her latest work. And Larry Ubell answers your home repair questions!

The Word Beyond the Bird

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Start your Thanksgiving meal planning! Join us for our Thanksgiving side-dish recipe swap -- tune in for tips on what to serve with the turkey. Also: chef Jamie Oliver on how to cook using the most natural ingredients possible; then, suggestions on how to combine seasonings for the best possible flavors. We also talk about what the U.S. can do to regain the respect of the rest of the world.

Have You Heard the Word?

Monday, November 10, 2008

Vernon Jordan talks about how the power of words has helped African-Americans to assert their rights and pass on their culture. Also: Mavis Staples on her long gospel and soul singing career! Valery Gergiev talks about the works of composer Sergei Prokofiev. Plus, Frank Gifford looks back on his life with the New York Giants.

Tune in to our Thanksgiving Recipe Swap tomorrow, Tues. Nov. 11! We'll be talking about the best side dishes to serve with turkey.

When the Campaigns Are Over

Friday, November 07, 2008

Now that the election is over, what happens to all the staff, funds, and political machinery? On Please Explain, find out how campaigns are dismantled and transitioned after Election Day. Also: hear about life as a CIA operative in northern Iraq. Plus, conversations with actresses Kate Mulgrew and Kristin Scott Thomas!

Out From the Shadows

Thursday, November 06, 2008

Find out how the National Security Agency evolved after 9/11, and what an Obama administration might do to change it again. Also: a look at the work of Michelangelo and the man behind the myth. Sir Roger Moore talks about his life as James Bond. And on Underreported: hear how an Obama presidency could affect the U.S.’s relations with Iran.

Check out our new Thanksgiving Recipe Swap! We want your favorite side dish recipes. The deadline is TODAY, Nov. 6 at noon, so submit ASAP!

Morning After

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Now that Obama is President-Elect -- how did we get to this point, and what's next? Ana Marie Cox of Swampland talks about last night's outcome, and we'll also check in with some surprising results from swing states. Then, a look back at some of the funniest, most outrageous moments of the long election season. Plus: a look at the Giorgio Morandi exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum.

Check out our new Thanksgiving Recipe Swap! We want your favorite side dish recipes. The deadline is Nov. 6, so submit ASAP!

Stand Up and Be Counted

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Find out whether we can expect all of our votes to be counted accurately today. Plus, our final States of the Union takes a look at Washington DC, and also gives us a glimpse of what to expect tonight after the polls close. Then, on Political Projections: how Hollywood has responded to the Bush years.

Check out our new Thanksgiving Recipe Swap! We want your favorite side dish recipes. The deadline is Nov. 6, so submit ASAP!

State of the States

Monday, November 03, 2008

It's a States of the Union special! Hear highlights from our year-long series, and find out about the local, state, and national issues that voters will have in mind on Election Day. Also: an update on North Carolina, which is one of the key states to watch on Nov. 4. Plus, a look at the African American conservative Republican community. And Patti LuPone on playing Mama Rose in "Gypsy"!

Join us for another Political Projections film screening TONIGHT Mon., Nov. 3! We'll watch "Recount." Get psyched for Election Day and meet fellow WNYC listeners. Find out more and RSVP here.

....AND check out our new Thanksgiving Recipe Swap! We want your favorite side dish recipes.