Mythili Rao appears in the following:
Modi's Rise From Tea Seller to Prime Minister
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Lance Price, author of "The Modi Effect," discusses Indian Prime Ministers Narendra Modi's rise from a humble chai-wallah tea seller to the leader of the world's largest democracy.
The Road to a Sustainable Future
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
With a crisis on nearly every continent, world governments are negotiating a set of goals focused on ending extreme poverty, preventable diseases, and curbing climate change.
Frida Kahlo's Unpublished Love Letters For Sale
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
This Wednesday, a New York auction house will put 25 love letters written by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo up for sale.
Tales of Toxic Mushrooms and Dirty Bombs in New York
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Two new novels imagine the city experiencing apocalyptic events.
As World Watches, Obama and Castro Cross Paths
Friday, April 10, 2015
The White House says there are no plans for a one-on-one meeting between Cuban President Raul Castro and President Obama, but the two leaders are both attending a summit in Panama.
Moral Darwinism: The Surprising Evolution of Human Values
Thursday, April 09, 2015
In his latest book, Ian Morris, a professor of classics at Stanford University, argues that our moral values are actually a function of the ways society organizes itself to get energy.
Anti-Abortion Laws Flood U.S. State Houses
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
A new law in Kansas bans a common second trimester abortion procedure. But in 2015, state legislators have introduced 791 provisions related to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
The Pilotless Plane: The Future of Air Travel?
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
In the aftermath of the Germanwings plane crash, some aviation experts say one way to prevent such a tragedy is to do away with pilots altogether.
Poetry Contest: Write An Ode to Your ZIP Code
Monday, April 06, 2015
We’re asking you to memorialize your federally appointed numerical designation by writing a poem about your ZIP code.
Drought: A Dry Pill to Swallow in California
Thursday, April 02, 2015
The state has periodically struggled through dry years over the decades, but this is the first time a governor has ever imposed mandatory restrictions on water usage.
Battling For Civil Rights in Indiana and Arkansas
Wednesday, April 01, 2015
Indiana Governor Mike Pence is backtracking on the state's religious freedom law. Now, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson must decide whether to sign a similar bill in his state.
State Secrets Revealed? H Bomb Architect Moves Forward With Memoir
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Physicist Ken Ford witnessed the hydrogen bomb's creation, an event he tries to shed some light onto in his new memoir. But the U.S. government says his book contains state secrets.
One Company Wants To Tie The Internet To The Real World
Friday, March 27, 2015
A social media company called Banjo is trying to sort that nebulous cloud of tweets, trends, and posts to geography. The idea is to create an instant snapshot of any place at any time.
Could The Germanwings Crash Have Been Prevented?
Friday, March 27, 2015
Co-pilot Andreas Lubitz might have 'hidden' evidence of illness from his employers according to prosecutors in Germany. Pilot and science writer Jeff Wise join us.
Childless, Proud and Happy
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Writer Meghan Daum joins us for an honest conversation about why many adults chose not to have children.
Michael Lewis: Wall Street is Robbing Americans
Thursday, March 26, 2015
A year after the release of his book "Flash Boys," which exposed the dodgy practices of high frequency traders, author Michael Lewis says it is business as usual on Wall Street.
From Angelina Jolie to Me: Facing The Risk of Cancer
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Allison Gilbert has a lot in common with Angelina Jolie Pitt. Both women lost their mothers to cancer, and both also made decisions to remove their ovaries and their breasts.
The Veterans Who've Left Their Hearts in Afghanistan
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has said that a majority of U.S. veterans have "left their hearts in Afghanistan." Author & vet Elliot Ackerman reflects on the emotional aftermath of war.
DOJ: Philly Police Shoot Locals Nearly Once a Week
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
The results of a DOJ investigation into the Philadelphia Police Department found that officers are shooting at citizens frequently and not receiving adequate training.
Lost Tennessee Williams Horror Story Surfaces
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
The Strand Magazine's Andrew Gulli is something of a detective when it comes to lost literature. His latest discovery is a never-before published horror story by Tennessee Williams.
