Mythili Rao appears in the following:
Student Debt: Striking Back Against Banks
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
This year, student loan debt reached a new high in the United States, inching up to a whopping $1.16 trillion. Now some are pushing back with a "debt strike."
The Conspiracy Theories Behind the Malaysian Flight 370 Disappearance
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Science journalist Jeff Wise joined the cadre of "experts" paid to have some ideas about what happened to the flight when he became an "aviation analyst" for CNN.
How the King of Kombucha Built a Beverage Empire
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Before GT Dave got into the business of selling kombucha as a teenager, there was no such thing as commercial kombucha.
An Identity Shaped by The 'War on Terror'
Monday, February 23, 2015
In his latest book, author Mohsin Hamid reflects on how his identity as a Pakistani has been changed in the years since 9/11 by the ongoing “War on Terror” forged by the west.
Half a Million Walmart Workers Finally Get a Raise
Friday, February 20, 2015
America's biggest private employer announced this week that nearly half its workforce is getting a raise. Walmart's wage increases tell us a lot about the health of the economy.
Talk Dirty to Me: Audio Porn is Making a Comeback
Friday, February 20, 2015
There's a growing subculture devoted to producing and sharing audio porn. Note to listeners: This segment contains content that some might find offensive.
The Afghan War Told Through The Eyes of An Orphaned Soldier
Thursday, February 19, 2015
An orphaned Afghan soldier is the protagonist of Elliot Ackerman's new novel, "Green on Blue."
An Imprisoned CIA Whistleblower Breaks His Silence
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
When John Kiriakou was imprisoned for leaking classified information, he became the first (and only) CIA officer to be imprisoned for leaks, or for any involvement with torture.
Chapel Hill Sparks Global Outrage
Friday, February 13, 2015
The tragic shooting deaths of three young Muslim-Americans in Chapel Hill, North Carolina has set off a discussion among young Muslims across the globe.
Chapel Hill Murders Rattle Community
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Why did a Chapel Hill, North Carolina man brutally murder his Muslim neighbors? Was it because of a parking dispute, as his lawyer says, or was it an act of religiously-targeted hate?
Harper Lee's Sequel Brings Excitement & Worry
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Starling Lawrence, former editor-in-chief at W. W. Norton and a friend of Harper Lee, responds to the news that the author will publish a sequel to "To Kill a Mockingbird."
What's in a Face? Exploring The 'Curse' of Beauty
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Amanda Filipacchi's novel "The Unfortunate Importance of Beauty," imagines a beautiful woman hiding under an elaborate disguise to make herself appear unattractive.
A Love Story That Could Only Happen in Flushing
Monday, February 02, 2015
The debut novel from Atticus Lish, son of legendary writer and editor Gordon Lish, imagines a tender love affair between a Uighur immigrant and an Iraq War veteran.
The Sound Of Public Radio Beyond 'Middle Aged White Dudes'
Friday, January 30, 2015
What constitutes a proper “public radio” voice? One black contributor says minority voices often feel the need to code-switch to be heard.
New Novel Explores Pressures of Undercover Cops
Thursday, January 29, 2015
In Matthew Burgess's novel "Uncle Janice," a young undercover cop is anxious to meet her quota in order to earn a promotion.
What it Means to Kill on the Battlefield
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
No one in the U.S. Army or Department of Defense tracks how many troops kill foreign enemies in war zones, or the impact killing has on the soldiers who do it. Why not?
Obama Proposes Drilling Along Atlantic Coast
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
The decision comes just days after the White House recommended imposing tougher restrictions on drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Saudi Arabia & America's Blind Eye
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
President Obama arrives in Saudi Arabia today to pay his respects for the deceased King Abdullah. But is the U.S. sending a mixed message to Saudi Arabia on human rights?
Creator of 'Broken Windows' Policing Thought it May Lead to Racial Problems
Monday, January 26, 2015
George Kelling, one of the professors behind the "broken windows" theory of policing, says cops should operate on behalf of citizens, not in the name of racking up arrests.
Break The Winter Chill by Celebrating a Summer Icon: The Frisbee
Friday, January 23, 2015
We're in the dead of winter. To break the chill, we're celebrating an American summer icon, the Frisbee, which first went on sale 58 years ago this week.
