Movie Interviews
Pulitzer Winner's Personal Film About Being Undocumented
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Analysis
Author Interviews
WWII 'Deserters': Stories Of Men Who Left The Front Lines()
June 17, 2013 In his new book, journalist Charles Glass explores the little-known history of thousands of American and British soldiers who deserted during World War II. Glass describes how the strain of war can push a soldier to the breaking point — and how the line between courage and cowardice is never simple.
Politics
Why Both Sides Want Gay Marriage Settled By The States()
June 16, 2013 The Supreme Court may rule on same-sex marriage this week, but up until now, the battle has largely played out at the state level. Advocates both for and against say they're glad the issue didn't reach the court any sooner.
It's All Politics
Logic Behind Obama News Conference Hard To Fathom()
April 30, 2013 What stood out were the moments he seemed at a loss with the frustrations of dealing with Congress. But no matter how frustrating a president finds this dilemma, it does not advance his cause to wear his frustration in public. Yes, he must acknowledge the difficulties he faces, but he also needs to transcend them.
NPR Ombudsman
Mideast Report: January — March 2013()
April 18, 2013 An independent review of NPR's Mideast coverage by former foreign editor John Felton. He found the coverage to be generally accurate and balanced, but chided NPR for relying too much on Washington-based experts to explain events in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
13.7: Cosmos And Culture
Coughing And The Meaning Of Art()
April 5, 2013 There's a lot of coughing in audiences at concerts and plays. Why? Commentator Alva Noe suggests that the answer has something to do with the importance of art.
13.7: Cosmos And Culture
Mind And Matter: Confessions Of A Perplexed Soul()
April 3, 2013 What can we say about how the brain creates our sense of self? A lot and yet surprisingly little, as it turns out. Commentator Marcelo Gleiser ponders the many challenges scientists face to make sense of our mind.
