http://odeo.com/channels/668233-Bob-Edwards-Weekend ColtonHammond no Bob Edwards Weekend is a two-hour interview showcase, in which celebrated host Bob Edwards highlights the life and work of interesting people, from newsmakers, historians, and authors to artists, actors, and regular folks too. Bob Edwards Weekend is a two-hour interview showcase, in which celebrated host Bob Edwards highlights the life and work of interesting people, from newsmakers, historians, and authors to artists, actors, and regular folks too. Bob Edwards Weekend en 40 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:07:51 -0800 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:07:51 -0800 Society http://odeo.com/episodes/25415958-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-documentary-filmmaker-Joe-Berlinger-book-critic-Laura-Miller-author-Jonathan-Lethem For three years, director JOE BERLINGER gathered footage for his new documentary "Crude." In the classic battle between the "haves" and the "have nots," the film examines both sides of the legal case known as the "Amazon Chernobyl." Thirty thousand residents of the Ecuadorian Amazon rain forest claimed that the American oil giant Chevron contaminated an area roughly the size of Rhode Island, resulting in high levels of cancer, birth defects, and other health problems. Salon.com book critic LAURA MILLER shares some of her favorite new books, including "Blame" by Michelle Huneven, "The Children's Book" by A.S. Byatt, "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman and "Chronic City" by Jonathan Lethem. JONATHAN LETHEM describes his new novel this way: "It's set on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, it's strongly influenced by Saul Bellow, Philip K. Dick, Charles G. Finney and Hitchcock's 'Vertigo,' and it concerns a circle of friends including a faded child actor, a cultural critic, a hack ghost write... For three years, director JOE BERLINGER gathered footage for his new documentary "Crude." In the classic battle between the "haves" and the "have nots," the film examines both sides of the legal case known as the "Amazon Chernobyl." Thirty thousand residents of the Ecuadorian Amazon rain forest claimed that the American oil giant Chevron contaminated an area roughly the size of Rhode Island, resulting in high levels of cancer, birth defects, and other health problems. Salon.com book critic LAURA MILLER shares some of her favorite new books, including "Blame" by Michelle Huneven, "The Children's Book" by A.S. Byatt, "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman and "Chronic City" by Jonathan Lethem. JONATHAN LETHEM describes his new novel this way: "It's set on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, it's strongly influenced by Saul Bellow, Philip K. Dick, Charles G. Finney and Hitchcock's 'Vertigo,' and it concerns a circle of friends including a faded child actor, a cultural critic, a hack ghost writer of autobiographies, and a city official. And it's long and strange." "Chronic City" is Lethem's seventh novel. His previous books include the bestsellers, "Fortress of Solitude" and "Motherless Brooklyn." For three years, director JOE BERLINGER gathered footage for his new documentary "Crude." In the classic battle between the "haves" and the "have nots," the film examines both sides of the legal case known as the "Amazon Chernobyl." Thirty thousand residents of the Ecuadorian Amazon rain forest claimed that the American oil giant Chevron contaminated an area roughly the size of Rhode Island, resulting in high levels of cancer, birth defects, and other health problems. Salon.com book critic LAURA MILLER shares some of her favorite new books, including "Blame" by Michelle Huneven, "The Children's Book" by A.S. Byatt, "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman and "Chronic City" by Jonathan Lethem. JONATHAN LETHEM describes his new novel this way: "It's set on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, it's strongly influenced by Saul Bellow, Philip K. Dick, Charles G. Finney and Hitchcock's 'Vertigo,' and it concerns a circle of friends including a faded child actor, a cultural critic, a hack ghost writer of autobiographies, and a city official. And it's long and strange." "Chronic City" is Lethem's seventh novel. His previous books include the bestsellers, "Fortress of Solitude" and "Motherless Brooklyn." tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25415958 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:07:51 -0800 no Bob Edwards Weekend http://odeo.com/episodes/25415959-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-Paul-D-Miller-better-known-as-DJ-Spooky-Executive-Director-of-This-I-Believe-Inc-Dan-Gediman PAUL D. MILLER, better known as DJ SPOOKY, is a conceptual artist, spoken word artist, writer and musician whose work has appeared in the Whitney Biennial, the Andy Warhol Museum and the Village Voice. He "re-mixed" a famous 1915 silent film about race relations in America. His updated version is called "RE-birth of a Nation." Last year he traveled to Antarctica for a new, large scale multimedia performance piece. Miller discusses those projects, his book titled "Sound Unbound," and his new album, "The Secret Song," which he describes as "meditation on hip hop and electronic music's relationship to philosophy, economics and the science of sound." In this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from General Lucius D. Clay. During World War II, Gen. Clay was Director of Material for the Army. After the war he was U.S. Military Governor of Germany. Clay ordered and organized the massive airlift to feed peopl... PAUL D. MILLER, better known as DJ SPOOKY, is a conceptual artist, spoken word artist, writer and musician whose work has appeared in the Whitney Biennial, the Andy Warhol Museum and the Village Voice. He "re-mixed" a famous 1915 silent film about race relations in America. His updated version is called "RE-birth of a Nation." Last year he traveled to Antarctica for a new, large scale multimedia performance piece. Miller discusses those projects, his book titled "Sound Unbound," and his new album, "The Secret Song," which he describes as "meditation on hip hop and electronic music's relationship to philosophy, economics and the science of sound." In this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from General Lucius D. Clay. During World War II, Gen. Clay was Director of Material for the Army. After the war he was U.S. Military Governor of Germany. Clay ordered and organized the massive airlift to feed people in Soviet blockaded Berlin. Then Bob talks with Don Whitford, a veteran of the Korean War who won an Army sponsored This I Believe essay contest in the 1950s. Finally, we offer a sneak preview of next weekend's program, a behind-the-scenes documentary about the Army's National Training Center at Ft. Irwin, California. PAUL D. MILLER, better known as DJ SPOOKY, is a conceptual artist, spoken word artist, writer and musician whose work has appeared in the Whitney Biennial, the Andy Warhol Museum and the Village Voice. He "re-mixed" a famous 1915 silent film about race relations in America. His updated version is called "RE-birth of a Nation." Last year he traveled to Antarctica for a new, large scale multimedia performance piece. Miller discusses those projects, his book titled "Sound Unbound," and his new album, "The Secret Song," which he describes as "meditation on hip hop and electronic music's relationship to philosophy, economics and the science of sound." In this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from General Lucius D. Clay. During World War II, Gen. Clay was Director of Material for the Army. After the war he was U.S. Military Governor of Germany. Clay ordered and organized the massive airlift to feed people in Soviet blockaded Berlin. Then Bob talks with Don Whitford, a veteran of the Korean War who won an Army sponsored This I Believe essay contest in the 1950s. Finally, we offer a sneak preview of next weekend's program, a behind-the-scenes documentary about the Army's National Training Center at Ft. Irwin, California. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25415959 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:40 -0800 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25402121-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-journalist-Patricia-Murphy-oceanographer-and-author-Sylvia-Earle The 2010 Census is slated to begin soon. And 18 months ago, as required by law, the Census Bureau submitted to Congress the exact wording of each of the 10 questions that would be included on the survey. But now Louisiana Republican Senator David Vitter has introduced an amendment that would require an 11th question: "Are you an American citizen?" PATRICIA MURPHY writes "The Capitolist" column for Politics Daily and explains the controversy over the proposed 11th question. With everyone from the environmental movement to big business "going green," oceanographer SYLVIA EARLE urges us to remember the blue. In her new book, "The World is Blue," Earle describes the deteriorating health of our oceans and how their decline affects other animals, including humans. Earle is a National Geographic Society explorer in residence and she led the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from 1990-1992. The 2010 Census is slated to begin soon. And 18 months ago, as required by law, the Census Bureau submitted to Congress the exact wording of each of the 10 questions that would be included on the survey. But now Louisiana Republican Senator David Vitter has introduced an amendment that would require an 11th question: "Are you an American citizen?" PATRICIA MURPHY writes "The Capitolist" column for Politics Daily and explains the controversy over the proposed 11th question. With everyone from the environmental movement to big business "going green," oceanographer SYLVIA EARLE urges us to remember the blue. In her new book, "The World is Blue," Earle describes the deteriorating health of our oceans and how their decline affects other animals, including humans. Earle is a National Geographic Society explorer in residence and she led the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from 1990-1992. The 2010 Census is slated to begin soon. And 18 months ago, as required by law, the Census Bureau submitted to Congress the exact wording of each of the 10 questions that would be included on the survey. But now Louisiana Republican Senator David Vitter has introduced an amendment that would require an 11th question: "Are you an American citizen?" PATRICIA MURPHY writes "The Capitolist" column for Politics Daily and explains the controversy over the proposed 11th question. With everyone from the environmental movement to big business "going green," oceanographer SYLVIA EARLE urges us to remember the blue. In her new book, "The World is Blue," Earle describes the deteriorating health of our oceans and how their decline affects other animals, including humans. Earle is a National Geographic Society explorer in residence and she led the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from 1990-1992. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25402121 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:03:28 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25402122-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-former-CBS-cameraman-Isadore-Izzy-Bleckman-Executive-Director-of-This-I-Believe-Inc-Dan-Gediman Beginning in the late 1960s, Charles Kuralt headed out with a small crew to document unusual and overlooked stories from America's back roads. Logging more than a million miles and going through several motor homes, the resulting vignettes became "On the Road," and dozens of those segments are now available on DVD. ISADORE (IZZY) BLECKMAN was Kuralt's cameraman for more than two decades, and he shares his stories from the road. In this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from Robbins Milbank. A Princeton graduate and son of a prominent New England family, Milbank worked as a logger in British Columbia for six years. He later moved into advertising, becoming a vice president for his agency, and he wrote docudrama scripts for television. Beginning in the late 1960s, Charles Kuralt headed out with a small crew to document unusual and overlooked stories from America's back roads. Logging more than a million miles and going through several motor homes, the resulting vignettes became "On the Road," and dozens of those segments are now available on DVD. ISADORE (IZZY) BLECKMAN was Kuralt's cameraman for more than two decades, and he shares his stories from the road. In this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from Robbins Milbank. A Princeton graduate and son of a prominent New England family, Milbank worked as a logger in British Columbia for six years. He later moved into advertising, becoming a vice president for his agency, and he wrote docudrama scripts for television. Beginning in the late 1960s, Charles Kuralt headed out with a small crew to document unusual and overlooked stories from America's back roads. Logging more than a million miles and going through several motor homes, the resulting vignettes became "On the Road," and dozens of those segments are now available on DVD. ISADORE (IZZY) BLECKMAN was Kuralt's cameraman for more than two decades, and he shares his stories from the road. In this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from Robbins Milbank. A Princeton graduate and son of a prominent New England family, Milbank worked as a logger in British Columbia for six years. He later moved into advertising, becoming a vice president for his agency, and he wrote docudrama scripts for television. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25402122 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:56:13 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25360474-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-teacher-and-author-Rafe-Esquith-writer-and-satirist-Paul-Rudnick RAFE ESQUITH teaches fifth grade at Hobart Elementary in Los Angeles. He's the only teacher ever to win the National Medal of the Arts and he returns to the show to discuss his new book, "Lighting Their Fires: Raising Extraordinary Children in a Mixed-up, Muddled-up, Shook-up World." His students not only graduate high school and go on to college, but they attend some of the country's best universities. Esquith's first book was a guide for fellow teachers, while this latest one is meant for parents. Any fan of Libby Gelman-Waxner's monthly column, "If You Ask Me," in Premiere magazine (1987-2007) could tell you all about Libby's home life and her hilarious observations on Hollywood and films. But many of those fans never knew that "Libby" was actually a pseudonym for screenwriter, playwright, and novelist PAUL RUDNICK, one of America's greatest humorists. Rudnick's most recent book is a memoir about his work in the theater world, titled, "I Shudder: And Other Reactions to Life, Deat... RAFE ESQUITH teaches fifth grade at Hobart Elementary in Los Angeles. He's the only teacher ever to win the National Medal of the Arts and he returns to the show to discuss his new book, "Lighting Their Fires: Raising Extraordinary Children in a Mixed-up, Muddled-up, Shook-up World." His students not only graduate high school and go on to college, but they attend some of the country's best universities. Esquith's first book was a guide for fellow teachers, while this latest one is meant for parents. Any fan of Libby Gelman-Waxner's monthly column, "If You Ask Me," in Premiere magazine (1987-2007) could tell you all about Libby's home life and her hilarious observations on Hollywood and films. But many of those fans never knew that "Libby" was actually a pseudonym for screenwriter, playwright, and novelist PAUL RUDNICK, one of America's greatest humorists. Rudnick's most recent book is a memoir about his work in the theater world, titled, "I Shudder: And Other Reactions to Life, Death, and New Jersey." RAFE ESQUITH teaches fifth grade at Hobart Elementary in Los Angeles. He's the only teacher ever to win the National Medal of the Arts and he returns to the show to discuss his new book, "Lighting Their Fires: Raising Extraordinary Children in a Mixed-up, Muddled-up, Shook-up World." His students not only graduate high school and go on to college, but they attend some of the country's best universities. Esquith's first book was a guide for fellow teachers, while this latest one is meant for parents. Any fan of Libby Gelman-Waxner's monthly column, "If You Ask Me," in Premiere magazine (1987-2007) could tell you all about Libby's home life and her hilarious observations on Hollywood and films. But many of those fans never knew that "Libby" was actually a pseudonym for screenwriter, playwright, and novelist PAUL RUDNICK, one of America's greatest humorists. Rudnick's most recent book is a memoir about his work in the theater world, titled, "I Shudder: And Other Reactions to Life, Death, and New Jersey." tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25360474 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:22:46 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25360475-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-environmentalist-Bill-McKibben-writer-Sidney-Offit-Executive-Director-of-This-I-Believe-Inc-Dan-Gediman The number 350, as in parts per million, is the level scientists have identified as the safe limit for carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. Environmentalist BILL MCKIBBEN talks about his latest project, www.350.org and why this year is so crucial to scientists concerned about climate change, and what the group has planned for this weekend. October 24th is the International Day of Climate Action. Author Kurt Vonnegut is gone but not forgotten. His works are celebrated for their satirical humor and a startling creativity that experimented with traditional narratives. A new book collects some of Vonnegut's previously unpublished short stories. It's called "Look at the Birdie." Vonnegut's longtime friend SIDNEY OFFIT wrote the forward, and he joins Bob to reminisce about Vonnegut's early career. A writer himself, Offit is the author of two novels and two memoirs, and serves as the curator of the George Polk Awards in Journalism. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIE... The number 350, as in parts per million, is the level scientists have identified as the safe limit for carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. Environmentalist BILL MCKIBBEN talks about his latest project, www.350.org and why this year is so crucial to scientists concerned about climate change, and what the group has planned for this weekend. October 24th is the International Day of Climate Action. Author Kurt Vonnegut is gone but not forgotten. His works are celebrated for their satirical humor and a startling creativity that experimented with traditional narratives. A new book collects some of Vonnegut's previously unpublished short stories. It's called "Look at the Birdie." Vonnegut's longtime friend SIDNEY OFFIT wrote the forward, and he joins Bob to reminisce about Vonnegut's early career. A writer himself, Offit is the author of two novels and two memoirs, and serves as the curator of the George Polk Awards in Journalism. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Bobby Doerr. He was the second baseman for the Boston Red Sox from 1937 to 1951, played in nine All Star Games and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986. Doerr now lives in Oregon on land he bought when he was a teenager. That's where we reached him by phone to reflect on the essay he recorded decades ago. The number 350, as in parts per million, is the level scientists have identified as the safe limit for carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. Environmentalist BILL MCKIBBEN talks about his latest project, www.350.org and why this year is so crucial to scientists concerned about climate change, and what the group has planned for this weekend. October 24th is the International Day of Climate Action. Author Kurt Vonnegut is gone but not forgotten. His works are celebrated for their satirical humor and a startling creativity that experimented with traditional narratives. A new book collects some of Vonnegut's previously unpublished short stories. It's called "Look at the Birdie." Vonnegut's longtime friend SIDNEY OFFIT wrote the forward, and he joins Bob to reminisce about Vonnegut's early career. A writer himself, Offit is the author of two novels and two memoirs, and serves as the curator of the George Polk Awards in Journalism. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Bobby Doerr. He was the second baseman for the Boston Red Sox from 1937 to 1951, played in nine All Star Games and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986. Doerr now lives in Oregon on land he bought when he was a teenager. That's where we reached him by phone to reflect on the essay he recorded decades ago. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25360475 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:08:47 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25299777-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-writer-Nick-Hornby-director-Lone-Scherfig-musician-Paul-Burch Novelist NICK HORNBY has made a career of writing about the issues facing many contemporary men. "High Fidelity," "About A Boy" and "Fever Pitch" were best-selling books, and each was also made into a successful movie. Hornby's latest book, "Juliet, Naked," tells the story of an obsessive music fan named Duncan, who discovers an unplugged version of one of his favorite albums and his effort to connect with the record's now washed up creator. Danish director LONE SCHERFIG is best known for her film "Italian For Beginners." Her most recent film, "An Education," is based on a memoir by English journalist Lynn Barber and adapted for the screen by the previous guest, Nick Hornby. This young English girl's coming-of-age tale won the Audience Choice and Cinematography awards at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Ten years after his first album, Nashville favorite PAUL BURCH continues to write honky tonk music that even the most staid of Yankees can't help but enjoy. His latest album, "Still ... Novelist NICK HORNBY has made a career of writing about the issues facing many contemporary men. "High Fidelity," "About A Boy" and "Fever Pitch" were best-selling books, and each was also made into a successful movie. Hornby's latest book, "Juliet, Naked," tells the story of an obsessive music fan named Duncan, who discovers an unplugged version of one of his favorite albums and his effort to connect with the record's now washed up creator. Danish director LONE SCHERFIG is best known for her film "Italian For Beginners." Her most recent film, "An Education," is based on a memoir by English journalist Lynn Barber and adapted for the screen by the previous guest, Nick Hornby. This young English girl's coming-of-age tale won the Audience Choice and Cinematography awards at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Ten years after his first album, Nashville favorite PAUL BURCH continues to write honky tonk music that even the most staid of Yankees can't help but enjoy. His latest album, "Still Your Man," showcases new music from this musician who is proud to include Marianne Faithful and Chet Atkins in his fanbase. Novelist NICK HORNBY has made a career of writing about the issues facing many contemporary men. "High Fidelity," "About A Boy" and "Fever Pitch" were best-selling books, and each was also made into a successful movie. Hornby's latest book, "Juliet, Naked," tells the story of an obsessive music fan named Duncan, who discovers an unplugged version of one of his favorite albums and his effort to connect with the record's now washed up creator. Danish director LONE SCHERFIG is best known for her film "Italian For Beginners." Her most recent film, "An Education," is based on a memoir by English journalist Lynn Barber and adapted for the screen by the previous guest, Nick Hornby. This young English girl's coming-of-age tale won the Audience Choice and Cinematography awards at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Ten years after his first album, Nashville favorite PAUL BURCH continues to write honky tonk music that even the most staid of Yankees can't help but enjoy. His latest album, "Still Your Man," showcases new music from this musician who is proud to include Marianne Faithful and Chet Atkins in his fanbase. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25299777 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:51:59 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25299778-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-composer-conductor-and-PBS-host-Michael-Tilson-Thomas-Executive-Director-of-This-I-Believe-Inc-Dan-Gediman As one reviewer put it, "If you think classical music is boring, you haven't met MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS." Thomas is doing for classical music today what Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts did in the 1950s and 60s. Thomas is music director of the San Francisco Symphony and the host of the PBS program, "Keeping Score." The program was created in 2006 to make a general audience "more comfortable" with classical music. This month, three new episodes are scheduled, highlighting Shostakovich's "Symphony No. 5," Berlioz's "Symphonie Fantastique" and Ives' "The Holidays Symphony." In this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from critic, journalist, novelist and feminist Rebecca West. She is known for her reporting on the Nazi war crimes trials at Nuremburg, for which President Harry Truman called her "the world's best reporter." In 1959, West was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire, the female... As one reviewer put it, "If you think classical music is boring, you haven't met MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS." Thomas is doing for classical music today what Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts did in the 1950s and 60s. Thomas is music director of the San Francisco Symphony and the host of the PBS program, "Keeping Score." The program was created in 2006 to make a general audience "more comfortable" with classical music. This month, three new episodes are scheduled, highlighting Shostakovich's "Symphony No. 5," Berlioz's "Symphonie Fantastique" and Ives' "The Holidays Symphony." In this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from critic, journalist, novelist and feminist Rebecca West. She is known for her reporting on the Nazi war crimes trials at Nuremburg, for which President Harry Truman called her "the world's best reporter." In 1959, West was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire, the female equivalent of an honorary knighthood. As one reviewer put it, "If you think classical music is boring, you haven't met MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS." Thomas is doing for classical music today what Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts did in the 1950s and 60s. Thomas is music director of the San Francisco Symphony and the host of the PBS program, "Keeping Score." The program was created in 2006 to make a general audience "more comfortable" with classical music. This month, three new episodes are scheduled, highlighting Shostakovich's "Symphony No. 5," Berlioz's "Symphonie Fantastique" and Ives' "The Holidays Symphony." In this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from critic, journalist, novelist and feminist Rebecca West. She is known for her reporting on the Nazi war crimes trials at Nuremburg, for which President Harry Truman called her "the world's best reporter." In 1959, West was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire, the female equivalent of an honorary knighthood. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25299778 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:43:24 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25263114-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-author-Francine-Prose-musician-Rosanne-Cash The Diary of A Young Girl by Anne Frank is required reading for many junior high and high school students, but most fail to revisit the work in adulthood. When author and critic FRANCINE PROSE reread Anne Frank’s famous diary, she realized it was the work of a great writer. In Anne Frank: The Book, The Life, The Afterlife, Prose examines the words and cultural effects of this young woman’s writings. When ROSANNE CASH was 18-years-old, her father made a list of 100 essential songs she should hear and appreciate. Luckily, Johnny Cash’s daughter saved that piece of paper and performs her versions of some of those tunes on a new CD called “The List.â€? The Diary of A Young Girl by Anne Frank is required reading for many junior high and high school students, but most fail to revisit the work in adulthood. When author and critic FRANCINE PROSE reread Anne Frank’s famous diary, she realized it was the work of a great writer. In Anne Frank: The Book, The Life, The Afterlife, Prose examines the words and cultural effects of this young woman’s writings. When ROSANNE CASH was 18-years-old, her father made a list of 100 essential songs she should hear and appreciate. Luckily, Johnny Cash’s daughter saved that piece of paper and performs her versions of some of those tunes on a new CD called “The List.â€? The Diary of A Young Girl by Anne Frank is required reading for many junior high and high school students, but most fail to revisit the work in adulthood. When author and critic FRANCINE PROSE reread Anne Frank’s famous diary, she realized it was the work of a great writer. In Anne Frank: The Book, The Life, The Afterlife, Prose examines the words and cultural effects of this young woman’s writings. When ROSANNE CASH was 18-years-old, her father made a list of 100 essential songs she should hear and appreciate. Luckily, Johnny Cash’s daughter saved that piece of paper and performs her versions of some of those tunes on a new CD called “The List.â€? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25263114 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:55:54 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25263115-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-Tony-Bennett-and-the-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-at-The-Frank-Sinatra-School-of-the-Arts-in-New-York-Executive-Director-of-This-I-Believe-Inc-Dan-Gediman Last month, another new school year started for students at the FRANK SINATRA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS in Astoria, New York. The difference is now they have a brand new, state-of-the-art building in a vibrant neighborhood. Bob talks with TONY BENNETT and his wife, SUSAN BENEDETTO about their work in founding and funding the school. Then, Bob tours the new building with student body president ALEX LENDOR. In this week’s installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Martha Graham. In seven decades as a dancer and choreographer, Graham created hundreds of ballets. A founder of modern dance, she is known for her collaborations with other leading artists, including composer Aaron Copland. Last month, another new school year started for students at the FRANK SINATRA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS in Astoria, New York. The difference is now they have a brand new, state-of-the-art building in a vibrant neighborhood. Bob talks with TONY BENNETT and his wife, SUSAN BENEDETTO about their work in founding and funding the school. Then, Bob tours the new building with student body president ALEX LENDOR. In this week’s installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Martha Graham. In seven decades as a dancer and choreographer, Graham created hundreds of ballets. A founder of modern dance, she is known for her collaborations with other leading artists, including composer Aaron Copland. Last month, another new school year started for students at the FRANK SINATRA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS in Astoria, New York. The difference is now they have a brand new, state-of-the-art building in a vibrant neighborhood. Bob talks with TONY BENNETT and his wife, SUSAN BENEDETTO about their work in founding and funding the school. Then, Bob tours the new building with student body president ALEX LENDOR. In this week’s installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Martha Graham. In seven decades as a dancer and choreographer, Graham created hundreds of ballets. A founder of modern dance, she is known for her collaborations with other leading artists, including composer Aaron Copland. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25263115 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:46:40 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25227807-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-author-Juan-Gabriel-Vasquez-explorer-Mike-Fay-and-photographer-Michael-Nick-Nichols-entertainment-critic-David-Kipen JUAN GABRIEL VASQUEZ grew up in Colombia, was educated in Paris at the Sorbonne, and lives in Barcelona. His short stories and novels have been translated into nine languages and now for the first time published in the United States. "The Informers" is a novel set in Colombia during World War II and tells the story of a man who publicly betrays his son and how long-buried family secrets come to light. MIKE FAY is an explorer and conservationist who specializes in long journeys. In 1999, he hiked 2,000 miles across the Congo River Basin to take an ecological census of the area. His latest journey was through the redwood forests of the Pacific coast. Along the trek, Fay met loggers, environmentalists and ecologists who are developing “enlightened forestry.â€? Photographer MICHAEL "NICK" NICHOLS accompanied Fay on the journey, and their work is in October’s edition of National Geographic Magazine. The journey is also featured in “Climbing Redwood Giantsâ€? on the National Geograp... JUAN GABRIEL VASQUEZ grew up in Colombia, was educated in Paris at the Sorbonne, and lives in Barcelona. His short stories and novels have been translated into nine languages and now for the first time published in the United States. "The Informers" is a novel set in Colombia during World War II and tells the story of a man who publicly betrays his son and how long-buried family secrets come to light. MIKE FAY is an explorer and conservationist who specializes in long journeys. In 1999, he hiked 2,000 miles across the Congo River Basin to take an ecological census of the area. His latest journey was through the redwood forests of the Pacific coast. Along the trek, Fay met loggers, environmentalists and ecologists who are developing “enlightened forestry.â€? Photographer MICHAEL "NICK" NICHOLS accompanied Fay on the journey, and their work is in October’s edition of National Geographic Magazine. The journey is also featured in “Climbing Redwood Giantsâ€? on the National Geographic Channel’s “Explorerâ€? program. Bob talks with entertainment critic DAVID KIPEN about new movies in theaters this weekend : "Capitalism: A Love Story" ; "Zombieland" ; "Bright Star" JUAN GABRIEL VASQUEZ grew up in Colombia, was educated in Paris at the Sorbonne, and lives in Barcelona. His short stories and novels have been translated into nine languages and now for the first time published in the United States. "The Informers" is a novel set in Colombia during World War II and tells the story of a man who publicly betrays his son and how long-buried family secrets come to light. MIKE FAY is an explorer and conservationist who specializes in long journeys. In 1999, he hiked 2,000 miles across the Congo River Basin to take an ecological census of the area. His latest journey was through the redwood forests of the Pacific coast. Along the trek, Fay met loggers, environmentalists and ecologists who are developing “enlightened forestry.â€? Photographer MICHAEL "NICK" NICHOLS accompanied Fay on the journey, and their work is in October’s edition of National Geographic Magazine. The journey is also featured in “Climbing Redwood Giantsâ€? on the National Geographic Channel’s “Explorerâ€? program. Bob talks with entertainment critic DAVID KIPEN about new movies in theaters this weekend : "Capitalism: A Love Story" ; "Zombieland" ; "Bright Star" tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25227807 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:49:25 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25227808-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-author-Allison-Hoover-Bartlett-Executive-Director-of-This-I-Believe-Inc-Dan-Gediman Journalist ALLISON HOOVER-BARTLETT investigated the world of rare book collecting, getting to know several book dealers and John Charles Gilkey, the thief who stole from them. Bartlett’s book "The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession" ties their stories together, and offers a glimpse into the exclusive world of book collectors. In this week’s installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from William O. Douglas. He was an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1939 to 1975. As a boy, he hiked the Cascade Mountains near his home in Washington to strengthen legs weakened by polio. Douglas’ prolific career on the bench was marked by controversy and two attempts to impeach him. Journalist ALLISON HOOVER-BARTLETT investigated the world of rare book collecting, getting to know several book dealers and John Charles Gilkey, the thief who stole from them. Bartlett’s book "The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession" ties their stories together, and offers a glimpse into the exclusive world of book collectors. In this week’s installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from William O. Douglas. He was an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1939 to 1975. As a boy, he hiked the Cascade Mountains near his home in Washington to strengthen legs weakened by polio. Douglas’ prolific career on the bench was marked by controversy and two attempts to impeach him. Journalist ALLISON HOOVER-BARTLETT investigated the world of rare book collecting, getting to know several book dealers and John Charles Gilkey, the thief who stole from them. Bartlett’s book "The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession" ties their stories together, and offers a glimpse into the exclusive world of book collectors. In this week’s installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from William O. Douglas. He was an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1939 to 1975. As a boy, he hiked the Cascade Mountains near his home in Washington to strengthen legs weakened by polio. Douglas’ prolific career on the bench was marked by controversy and two attempts to impeach him. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25227808 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:43:01 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25188054-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-documentary-filmmakers-Ken-Burns-and-Dayton-Duncan-This-I-Believe-Inc-Executive-Director-Dan-Gediman Documentary filmmaker KEN BURNS is back with a majestic and sweeping documentary for PBS. "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" charts the history and current status of the country's most treasured real eastate. Bob talks with Burns and writer and co-producer DAYTON DUNCAN about the ten years they spent on the project. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from television and film actress Julia Adams. Her career has spanned more than 50 years. She is best known for her role in "Creature From the Black Lagoon." Adams has starred with movie icons John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Charlton Heston and many others. More recently, she has appeared on TV shows "Lost" and "Cold Case." Documentary filmmaker KEN BURNS is back with a majestic and sweeping documentary for PBS. "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" charts the history and current status of the country's most treasured real eastate. Bob talks with Burns and writer and co-producer DAYTON DUNCAN about the ten years they spent on the project. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from television and film actress Julia Adams. Her career has spanned more than 50 years. She is best known for her role in "Creature From the Black Lagoon." Adams has starred with movie icons John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Charlton Heston and many others. More recently, she has appeared on TV shows "Lost" and "Cold Case." Documentary filmmaker KEN BURNS is back with a majestic and sweeping documentary for PBS. "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" charts the history and current status of the country's most treasured real eastate. Bob talks with Burns and writer and co-producer DAYTON DUNCAN about the ten years they spent on the project. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from television and film actress Julia Adams. Her career has spanned more than 50 years. She is best known for her role in "Creature From the Black Lagoon." Adams has starred with movie icons John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Charlton Heston and many others. More recently, she has appeared on TV shows "Lost" and "Cold Case." tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25188054 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:23:58 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25188055-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-author-Jill-McCorkle-musician-Chris-Smither Bob first talked with JILL MCCORKLE at the beginning of her career. Now, they're back together to discuss "Going Away Shoes," her ninth book. It's a collection of short stories that McCorkle describes as a litter she was nursing. The characters confront unhappy marriages, loneliness and loss, and therapy, but McCorkle manages to inject a lot of humor into those dark subjects. CHRIS SMITHER is a musician with a reputation for storytelling, weaving catchy melodies and intricate lyrics together. Smither mixes the blues with folk to create his recognizable style, and it's one that has influenced other artists, like Bonnie Raitt and Emmylou Harris. Smither's latest album is called "Time Stands Still," and it includes his own songs and covers from Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler. Bob first talked with JILL MCCORKLE at the beginning of her career. Now, they're back together to discuss "Going Away Shoes," her ninth book. It's a collection of short stories that McCorkle describes as a litter she was nursing. The characters confront unhappy marriages, loneliness and loss, and therapy, but McCorkle manages to inject a lot of humor into those dark subjects. CHRIS SMITHER is a musician with a reputation for storytelling, weaving catchy melodies and intricate lyrics together. Smither mixes the blues with folk to create his recognizable style, and it's one that has influenced other artists, like Bonnie Raitt and Emmylou Harris. Smither's latest album is called "Time Stands Still," and it includes his own songs and covers from Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler. Bob first talked with JILL MCCORKLE at the beginning of her career. Now, they're back together to discuss "Going Away Shoes," her ninth book. It's a collection of short stories that McCorkle describes as a litter she was nursing. The characters confront unhappy marriages, loneliness and loss, and therapy, but McCorkle manages to inject a lot of humor into those dark subjects. CHRIS SMITHER is a musician with a reputation for storytelling, weaving catchy melodies and intricate lyrics together. Smither mixes the blues with folk to create his recognizable style, and it's one that has influenced other artists, like Bonnie Raitt and Emmylou Harris. Smither's latest album is called "Time Stands Still," and it includes his own songs and covers from Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25188055 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:30:17 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25149842-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-literary-critic-and-writer-James-Wood-director-and-screenwriter-Jane-Campion JAMES WOOD is a literary critic and staff writer for The New Yorker and a professor of English and American literature at Harvard University. In his book "How Fiction Works," Wood examines the alchemy of fiction, questioning why some literary devices work, while others fall out of fashion. Director JANE CAMPION'S new film "Bright Star" tells the story of the final three years of English Romantic poet John Keats' life. Keats had a secret love affair with his neighbor Fanny Brawne which, in keeping with the Romantic Age's sensibilities, ended tragically. Campion directed 1993's "The Piano," winning an Oscar for Best Screenplay, and she was the second woman in Oscar history to secure a nomination for Best Director. JAMES WOOD is a literary critic and staff writer for The New Yorker and a professor of English and American literature at Harvard University. In his book "How Fiction Works," Wood examines the alchemy of fiction, questioning why some literary devices work, while others fall out of fashion. Director JANE CAMPION'S new film "Bright Star" tells the story of the final three years of English Romantic poet John Keats' life. Keats had a secret love affair with his neighbor Fanny Brawne which, in keeping with the Romantic Age's sensibilities, ended tragically. Campion directed 1993's "The Piano," winning an Oscar for Best Screenplay, and she was the second woman in Oscar history to secure a nomination for Best Director. JAMES WOOD is a literary critic and staff writer for The New Yorker and a professor of English and American literature at Harvard University. In his book "How Fiction Works," Wood examines the alchemy of fiction, questioning why some literary devices work, while others fall out of fashion. Director JANE CAMPION'S new film "Bright Star" tells the story of the final three years of English Romantic poet John Keats' life. Keats had a secret love affair with his neighbor Fanny Brawne which, in keeping with the Romantic Age's sensibilities, ended tragically. Campion directed 1993's "The Piano," winning an Oscar for Best Screenplay, and she was the second woman in Oscar history to secure a nomination for Best Director. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25149842 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:32:24 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25149843-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-photojournalist-Molly-Bingham-Mayor-of-Newark-New-Jersey-Cory-Booker-Executive-Director-of-This-I-Believe-Inc-Dan-Gediman Drawing on her heritage, journalistic experience, and lack of loyalty to any one media brand or format, MOLLY BINGHAM is setting out to change the way we think about media. She explains it all to Bob, including her new project "The Global Council for Media Transformation," which she will introduce at next week's Clinton Global Initiative hosted by former President Bill Clinton. As a city councilman, CORY BOOKER moved into a tent pitched in front of one of Newark's most notorious housing projects. He was trying to draw attention to an open air drug market thriving there. Booker is now the mayor of Newark and he's the subject of a new five part documentary series on the Sundance Channel called "Brick City." Bob talks with Mayor Booker about trying to reinvent a city saddled with a history of violence, corruption and poverty. In this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from Will Thomas. He was born in Ka... Drawing on her heritage, journalistic experience, and lack of loyalty to any one media brand or format, MOLLY BINGHAM is setting out to change the way we think about media. She explains it all to Bob, including her new project "The Global Council for Media Transformation," which she will introduce at next week's Clinton Global Initiative hosted by former President Bill Clinton. As a city councilman, CORY BOOKER moved into a tent pitched in front of one of Newark's most notorious housing projects. He was trying to draw attention to an open air drug market thriving there. Booker is now the mayor of Newark and he's the subject of a new five part documentary series on the Sundance Channel called "Brick City." Bob talks with Mayor Booker about trying to reinvent a city saddled with a history of violence, corruption and poverty. In this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from Will Thomas. He was born in Kansas City and worked as a newspaper writer, editor and prizefighter. Thomas eventually settled in Vermont with his wife and three children. His book, "The Seeking," details the family's integration to the all-white community of Westford. Bob also talks with Anne Smith, the eldest child of Will Thomas, about her father's essay. Drawing on her heritage, journalistic experience, and lack of loyalty to any one media brand or format, MOLLY BINGHAM is setting out to change the way we think about media. She explains it all to Bob, including her new project "The Global Council for Media Transformation," which she will introduce at next week's Clinton Global Initiative hosted by former President Bill Clinton. As a city councilman, CORY BOOKER moved into a tent pitched in front of one of Newark's most notorious housing projects. He was trying to draw attention to an open air drug market thriving there. Booker is now the mayor of Newark and he's the subject of a new five part documentary series on the Sundance Channel called "Brick City." Bob talks with Mayor Booker about trying to reinvent a city saddled with a history of violence, corruption and poverty. In this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from Will Thomas. He was born in Kansas City and worked as a newspaper writer, editor and prizefighter. Thomas eventually settled in Vermont with his wife and three children. His book, "The Seeking," details the family's integration to the all-white community of Westford. Bob also talks with Anne Smith, the eldest child of Will Thomas, about her father's essay. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25149843 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:22:59 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25112659-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-Nina-Morrison-of-The-Innocence-Project-and-Stephen-Bright-of-The-Southern-Center-for-Human-Rights-author-and-adventurer-Tori-Murden-McClure Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court did something it hadn't done in 50 years. It ordered a stay of execution and a new court hearing for an inmate attempting to prove his innocence. Since 1991, Troy Davis has been on death row in Georgia, convicted of shooting an off-duty cop. Even though seven of the nine eyewitnesses who testified against him have come forward to say they either were mistaken or deliberately lied, no court has let them testify with this information. NINA MORRISON of the Innocence Project joins STEPHEN BRIGHT of the Southern Center for Human Rights to talk about the case and what it could mean for other wrongful convictions in death penalty cases. Bob speaks to adventurer and author TORI MURDEN MCCLURE in front of an audience at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. McClure was the first woman, and first American, to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She began her successful crossing ten years ago this weekend. McClure has written a book about her experience called "A... Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court did something it hadn't done in 50 years. It ordered a stay of execution and a new court hearing for an inmate attempting to prove his innocence. Since 1991, Troy Davis has been on death row in Georgia, convicted of shooting an off-duty cop. Even though seven of the nine eyewitnesses who testified against him have come forward to say they either were mistaken or deliberately lied, no court has let them testify with this information. NINA MORRISON of the Innocence Project joins STEPHEN BRIGHT of the Southern Center for Human Rights to talk about the case and what it could mean for other wrongful convictions in death penalty cases. Bob speaks to adventurer and author TORI MURDEN MCCLURE in front of an audience at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. McClure was the first woman, and first American, to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She began her successful crossing ten years ago this weekend. McClure has written a book about her experience called "A Pearl in the Storm." Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court did something it hadn't done in 50 years. It ordered a stay of execution and a new court hearing for an inmate attempting to prove his innocence. Since 1991, Troy Davis has been on death row in Georgia, convicted of shooting an off-duty cop. Even though seven of the nine eyewitnesses who testified against him have come forward to say they either were mistaken or deliberately lied, no court has let them testify with this information. NINA MORRISON of the Innocence Project joins STEPHEN BRIGHT of the Southern Center for Human Rights to talk about the case and what it could mean for other wrongful convictions in death penalty cases. Bob speaks to adventurer and author TORI MURDEN MCCLURE in front of an audience at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. McClure was the first woman, and first American, to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She began her successful crossing ten years ago this weekend. McClure has written a book about her experience called "A Pearl in the Storm." tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25112659 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:13:44 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25112660-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-documentary-filmmaker-Davis-Guggenheim-This-I-Believe-Inc-Executive-Director-Dan-Gediman DAVIS GUGGENHEIM is best known as the director of "An Inconvenient Truth" which won an Oscar in 2007. Now he has a new, lighter documentary called "It Might Get Loud." The film chronicles the meeting of three masters of the electric guitar: The Edge of U2, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, and Jack White. The movie opens widely across the country this weekend. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Julien Bryan. He was a documentary filmmaker who made educational movies exploring cultures as diverse as the nomadic tribes in Saudi Arabia and the mountain families of Appalachia. He documented the Nazi siege of Warsaw in 1939, and toured the Soviet Union. Bryan's films were translated into 40 languages and shown around the world. DAVIS GUGGENHEIM is best known as the director of "An Inconvenient Truth" which won an Oscar in 2007. Now he has a new, lighter documentary called "It Might Get Loud." The film chronicles the meeting of three masters of the electric guitar: The Edge of U2, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, and Jack White. The movie opens widely across the country this weekend. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Julien Bryan. He was a documentary filmmaker who made educational movies exploring cultures as diverse as the nomadic tribes in Saudi Arabia and the mountain families of Appalachia. He documented the Nazi siege of Warsaw in 1939, and toured the Soviet Union. Bryan's films were translated into 40 languages and shown around the world. DAVIS GUGGENHEIM is best known as the director of "An Inconvenient Truth" which won an Oscar in 2007. Now he has a new, lighter documentary called "It Might Get Loud." The film chronicles the meeting of three masters of the electric guitar: The Edge of U2, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, and Jack White. The movie opens widely across the country this weekend. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Julien Bryan. He was a documentary filmmaker who made educational movies exploring cultures as diverse as the nomadic tribes in Saudi Arabia and the mountain families of Appalachia. He documented the Nazi siege of Warsaw in 1939, and toured the Soviet Union. Bryan's films were translated into 40 languages and shown around the world. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25112660 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:01:59 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25078974-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-Part-3-of-our-series-on-education-reform-featuring-teachers-after-school-programs-and-educational-researchers Today, we feature the last of a three part series about education reform. After focusing on the specific changes that have been made in New York City and Washington, DC, we’ll discuss broader issues such as the value of national standards and how to implement them locally. Bob first talks to Rafe Esquith, a fifth grade teacher at Hobart Elementary in central Los Angeles. His students, who consistently outperform their peers, ranking in the top five percent in the nation, often continue their education at Ivy League universities. Later, Bob talks with Sara Mead, the Director of the Early Education Initiative at the New America Foundation about the dramatic difference pre-kindergarten makes for students, especially from low-income families. Then Bob talks to Paul Griffin, founder of City at Peace, an after school theater program he established in Washington, DC. Finally, Bob talks to Howard Gardner, professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Ga... Today, we feature the last of a three part series about education reform. After focusing on the specific changes that have been made in New York City and Washington, DC, we’ll discuss broader issues such as the value of national standards and how to implement them locally. Bob first talks to Rafe Esquith, a fifth grade teacher at Hobart Elementary in central Los Angeles. His students, who consistently outperform their peers, ranking in the top five percent in the nation, often continue their education at Ivy League universities. Later, Bob talks with Sara Mead, the Director of the Early Education Initiative at the New America Foundation about the dramatic difference pre-kindergarten makes for students, especially from low-income families. Then Bob talks to Paul Griffin, founder of City at Peace, an after school theater program he established in Washington, DC. Finally, Bob talks to Howard Gardner, professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Gardner explains his theory of multiple types of intelligence and how it can be used to help teach all students in the classroom. Today, we feature the last of a three part series about education reform. After focusing on the specific changes that have been made in New York City and Washington, DC, we’ll discuss broader issues such as the value of national standards and how to implement them locally. Bob first talks to Rafe Esquith, a fifth grade teacher at Hobart Elementary in central Los Angeles. His students, who consistently outperform their peers, ranking in the top five percent in the nation, often continue their education at Ivy League universities. Later, Bob talks with Sara Mead, the Director of the Early Education Initiative at the New America Foundation about the dramatic difference pre-kindergarten makes for students, especially from low-income families. Then Bob talks to Paul Griffin, founder of City at Peace, an after school theater program he established in Washington, DC. Finally, Bob talks to Howard Gardner, professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Gardner explains his theory of multiple types of intelligence and how it can be used to help teach all students in the classroom. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-04,25078974 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:29:51 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25078975-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-writer-David-Bradley-journalist-Kirstin-Downey-This-I-Believe-Inc-Executive-Director-Dan-Gediman FDR’s Works Progress Administration (WPA) funded four arts program. One of those, the Federal Writer’s Project, employed thousands of writers and started the careers of some of America’s most famous authors like Studs Terkel, Ralph Ellison, Richard Wright, and Zora Neale Hurston. Bob talks with writer DAVID BRADLEY about a new documentary that tells the story of the Federal Writer’s Project. “Soul of a People: Writing America’s Storyâ€? premiers on the Smithsonian Channel this weekend. Frances Perkins was FDR’s Secretary of Labor and his moral conscience. The very first woman to hold a cabinet level position, it was Perkins who created and guided many of the New Deal programs. Perkins’ ideas became some of the country’s most important laws. Journalist KIRSTIN DOWNEY has written the first biography about Perkins. It’s titled The Woman Behind the New Deal. In this week’s installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIM... FDR’s Works Progress Administration (WPA) funded four arts program. One of those, the Federal Writer’s Project, employed thousands of writers and started the careers of some of America’s most famous authors like Studs Terkel, Ralph Ellison, Richard Wright, and Zora Neale Hurston. Bob talks with writer DAVID BRADLEY about a new documentary that tells the story of the Federal Writer’s Project. “Soul of a People: Writing America’s Storyâ€? premiers on the Smithsonian Channel this weekend. Frances Perkins was FDR’s Secretary of Labor and his moral conscience. The very first woman to hold a cabinet level position, it was Perkins who created and guided many of the New Deal programs. Perkins’ ideas became some of the country’s most important laws. Journalist KIRSTIN DOWNEY has written the first biography about Perkins. It’s titled The Woman Behind the New Deal. In this week’s installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from James Carey. Called “Labor’s Boy Wonder,â€? Carey was still in his 20s when he was elected national secretary of the Congress of Industrial Organizations. By age 40, Carey founded and became the first president of the International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers. FDR’s Works Progress Administration (WPA) funded four arts program. One of those, the Federal Writer’s Project, employed thousands of writers and started the careers of some of America’s most famous authors like Studs Terkel, Ralph Ellison, Richard Wright, and Zora Neale Hurston. Bob talks with writer DAVID BRADLEY about a new documentary that tells the story of the Federal Writer’s Project. “Soul of a People: Writing America’s Storyâ€? premiers on the Smithsonian Channel this weekend. Frances Perkins was FDR’s Secretary of Labor and his moral conscience. The very first woman to hold a cabinet level position, it was Perkins who created and guided many of the New Deal programs. Perkins’ ideas became some of the country’s most important laws. Journalist KIRSTIN DOWNEY has written the first biography about Perkins. It’s titled The Woman Behind the New Deal. In this week’s installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from James Carey. Called “Labor’s Boy Wonder,â€? Carey was still in his 20s when he was elected national secretary of the Congress of Industrial Organizations. By age 40, Carey founded and became the first president of the International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-04,25078975 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:20:16 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25040858-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-Part-two-of-our-series-on-education-reform-featuring-interviews-with-Washignton-DC-public-shcool-chancellor-Michelle-Rhee-and-Randi-Weingarten-the-president-of-the-American-Federation-of-Teachers In part two of a three week series on EDUCATION REFORM, we focus on the nation’s capital. Washington, DC Public School Chancellor Michelle Rhee is the protégé of Joel Klein, chancellor of New York City Public Schools, who was featured last week. However, Rhee has probably been even more controversial than her mentor. Rhee and Randi Weingarten, the President of the American Federation of Teachers, will discuss issues related to No Child Left Behind and teacher pay. In part two of a three week series on EDUCATION REFORM, we focus on the nation’s capital. Washington, DC Public School Chancellor Michelle Rhee is the protégé of Joel Klein, chancellor of New York City Public Schools, who was featured last week. However, Rhee has probably been even more controversial than her mentor. Rhee and Randi Weingarten, the President of the American Federation of Teachers, will discuss issues related to No Child Left Behind and teacher pay. In part two of a three week series on EDUCATION REFORM, we focus on the nation’s capital. Washington, DC Public School Chancellor Michelle Rhee is the protégé of Joel Klein, chancellor of New York City Public Schools, who was featured last week. However, Rhee has probably been even more controversial than her mentor. Rhee and Randi Weingarten, the President of the American Federation of Teachers, will discuss issues related to No Child Left Behind and teacher pay. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-28,25040858 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:32:01 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25040859-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-author-and-women-s-studies-professor-Bonnie-Morris-This-I-Believe-Inc-Executive-Director-Dan-Gediman In the classroom, her one-woman play, and her book, Revenge of the Women's Studies Professor, BONNIE MORRIS tries to convince her audience that even though she teaches women's history, she's NOT a "feminazi." That term was coined in the early 90s by a well-known conservative talk show host, but the name stuck. Even in 2009 Morris says most students at George Washington University where she teaches will not take a woman's studies class due to the lingering stigma. Morris will share insightful and humorous stories -- and maybe just a little bit of women's history -- in a chat about academic sexism. In this week’s installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Margaret Sanger. She was the founder and president of the American Birth Control League, which later became Planned Parenthood. She organized the first World Population Conference in Geneva in 1927. Even into her 80s, Sanger traveled the world helping to establ... In the classroom, her one-woman play, and her book, Revenge of the Women's Studies Professor, BONNIE MORRIS tries to convince her audience that even though she teaches women's history, she's NOT a "feminazi." That term was coined in the early 90s by a well-known conservative talk show host, but the name stuck. Even in 2009 Morris says most students at George Washington University where she teaches will not take a woman's studies class due to the lingering stigma. Morris will share insightful and humorous stories -- and maybe just a little bit of women's history -- in a chat about academic sexism. In this week’s installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Margaret Sanger. She was the founder and president of the American Birth Control League, which later became Planned Parenthood. She organized the first World Population Conference in Geneva in 1927. Even into her 80s, Sanger traveled the world helping to establish birth control clinics. In the classroom, her one-woman play, and her book, Revenge of the Women's Studies Professor, BONNIE MORRIS tries to convince her audience that even though she teaches women's history, she's NOT a "feminazi." That term was coined in the early 90s by a well-known conservative talk show host, but the name stuck. Even in 2009 Morris says most students at George Washington University where she teaches will not take a woman's studies class due to the lingering stigma. Morris will share insightful and humorous stories -- and maybe just a little bit of women's history -- in a chat about academic sexism. In this week’s installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Margaret Sanger. She was the founder and president of the American Birth Control League, which later became Planned Parenthood. She organized the first World Population Conference in Geneva in 1927. Even into her 80s, Sanger traveled the world helping to establish birth control clinics. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-28,25040859 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:25:39 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25004077-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-part-one-of-a-three-week-series-on-Education-Reform-guests-this-hour-include-NYC-public-schools-chancellor-Joel-Klein-and-former-Asst-Secretary-of-Education-Diane-Ravitch This week is the first of a three part series on EDUCATION REFORM. The focus is on New York City, the origin of many of the reforms being tested and proposed for other cities. Joel Klein is the chancellor of New York City Public Schools. Diane Ravitch is a former Assistant Secretary of Education and now a research professor at New York University. In this hour, Klein and Ravitch discuss the issues facing New York, including mayoral control, transparency, and accountability within the school administration. This week is the first of a three part series on EDUCATION REFORM. The focus is on New York City, the origin of many of the reforms being tested and proposed for other cities. Joel Klein is the chancellor of New York City Public Schools. Diane Ravitch is a former Assistant Secretary of Education and now a research professor at New York University. In this hour, Klein and Ravitch discuss the issues facing New York, including mayoral control, transparency, and accountability within the school administration. This week is the first of a three part series on EDUCATION REFORM. The focus is on New York City, the origin of many of the reforms being tested and proposed for other cities. Joel Klein is the chancellor of New York City Public Schools. Diane Ravitch is a former Assistant Secretary of Education and now a research professor at New York University. In this hour, Klein and Ravitch discuss the issues facing New York, including mayoral control, transparency, and accountability within the school administration. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-21,25004077 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:01:03 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/25004078-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-author-Sarah-Lyall-Executive-Director-of-This-I-Believe-Inc-Dan-Gediman New York Times reporter SARAH LYALL moved to London 15 years ago, sending back reports on the habits and and eccentricities of her new neighbors. She's collected her observations in the book, "The Anglo Files: A Field Guide to the British." Lyall' writes about England's personality and the social changes that are altering it. Her book comes out in paperback on Tuesday. In this week’s installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from George Mardikian, an Armenian immigrant. His first job in America was washing dishes in a San Francisco cafeteria; he eventually bought the place and built it into a renowned restaurant. For his work to improve food service for combat troops in Korea, Mardikian was awarded the Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award an American can receive. New York Times reporter SARAH LYALL moved to London 15 years ago, sending back reports on the habits and and eccentricities of her new neighbors. She's collected her observations in the book, "The Anglo Files: A Field Guide to the British." Lyall' writes about England's personality and the social changes that are altering it. Her book comes out in paperback on Tuesday. In this week’s installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from George Mardikian, an Armenian immigrant. His first job in America was washing dishes in a San Francisco cafeteria; he eventually bought the place and built it into a renowned restaurant. For his work to improve food service for combat troops in Korea, Mardikian was awarded the Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award an American can receive. New York Times reporter SARAH LYALL moved to London 15 years ago, sending back reports on the habits and and eccentricities of her new neighbors. She's collected her observations in the book, "The Anglo Files: A Field Guide to the British." Lyall' writes about England's personality and the social changes that are altering it. Her book comes out in paperback on Tuesday. In this week’s installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from George Mardikian, an Armenian immigrant. His first job in America was washing dishes in a San Francisco cafeteria; he eventually bought the place and built it into a renowned restaurant. For his work to improve food service for combat troops in Korea, Mardikian was awarded the Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award an American can receive. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-21,25004078 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:54:31 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24985016-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-a-special-program-on-homeless-veterans-and-the-people-who-try-to-help-them Every night, there are up to 200,000 homeless veterans and not nearly enough shelters to house them. Of that total, 4,000 served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bob visits a shelter in Washington, DC dedicated to supporting homeless veterans to talk directly to former military men and women and the social workers trying to help them. Every night, there are up to 200,000 homeless veterans and not nearly enough shelters to house them. Of that total, 4,000 served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bob visits a shelter in Washington, DC dedicated to supporting homeless veterans to talk directly to former military men and women and the social workers trying to help them. Every night, there are up to 200,000 homeless veterans and not nearly enough shelters to house them. Of that total, 4,000 served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bob visits a shelter in Washington, DC dedicated to supporting homeless veterans to talk directly to former military men and women and the social workers trying to help them. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-14,24985016 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:07:29 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24985017-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-remembrance-of-the-late-musician-Les-Paul-author-Greg-Walter-This-I-Believe-Inc-Executive-Director-Dan-Gediman Bob pays tribute to legendary guitarist Les Paul. Now hailed as one of the 20th Century's guitar masters and innovators, Les Paul has influenced countless musicians. In 2008, Bob visited Paul at Iridium, the club where he played a weekly gig with his trio. Les Paul died Thursday at the age of 94. Then, one of the most legendary moments in rock-n-roll history started with an ad placed in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal: "Young men with unlimited capital looking for interesting, legitimate investment opportunities and business propositions." The 40th anniversary of what was billed as "An Aquarian Exposition" is this weekend. GREG WALTER worked on the backstage crew of Woodstock and came away with more than his share of stories, which he includes in his book "Woodstock: A New Look," along with photographs he shot during the festival. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Bernard Bar... Bob pays tribute to legendary guitarist Les Paul. Now hailed as one of the 20th Century's guitar masters and innovators, Les Paul has influenced countless musicians. In 2008, Bob visited Paul at Iridium, the club where he played a weekly gig with his trio. Les Paul died Thursday at the age of 94. Then, one of the most legendary moments in rock-n-roll history started with an ad placed in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal: "Young men with unlimited capital looking for interesting, legitimate investment opportunities and business propositions." The 40th anniversary of what was billed as "An Aquarian Exposition" is this weekend. GREG WALTER worked on the backstage crew of Woodstock and came away with more than his share of stories, which he includes in his book "Woodstock: A New Look," along with photographs he shot during the festival. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Bernard Baruch. He rose to prominence as a financier and member of the New York Stock Exchange. Baruch advised Presidents Woodrow Wilson during World War I, Franklin Roosevelt during the New Deal and World War II, and Harry Truman in the post-war era. Bob pays tribute to legendary guitarist Les Paul. Now hailed as one of the 20th Century's guitar masters and innovators, Les Paul has influenced countless musicians. In 2008, Bob visited Paul at Iridium, the club where he played a weekly gig with his trio. Les Paul died Thursday at the age of 94. Then, one of the most legendary moments in rock-n-roll history started with an ad placed in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal: "Young men with unlimited capital looking for interesting, legitimate investment opportunities and business propositions." The 40th anniversary of what was billed as "An Aquarian Exposition" is this weekend. GREG WALTER worked on the backstage crew of Woodstock and came away with more than his share of stories, which he includes in his book "Woodstock: A New Look," along with photographs he shot during the festival. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Bernard Baruch. He rose to prominence as a financier and member of the New York Stock Exchange. Baruch advised Presidents Woodrow Wilson during World War I, Franklin Roosevelt during the New Deal and World War II, and Harry Truman in the post-war era. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-14,24985017 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:00:22 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24942667-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-author-William-Meller-author-Julie-Klam The theory of evolution was introduced 150 years ago by Charles Darwin. Yet most medical schools do not teach how the human body and mind evolved during and since the Stone Age. DR. WILLIAM MELLER has spent the bulk of his career studying evolutionary medicine and spending time in countries such as Bhutan, Myanmar, and Peru to study ancient methods of healing. Meller discusses evolutionary medicine and how scientists can better learn through the study of anthropology. His book on the subject is titled "Evolution Rx." Most people would have found JULIE KLAM'S childhood enviable. Her mother often kept her out of school to spend the day shopping at Bloomingdale's and eating lavish lunches. But Klam would soon learn that her glamorous life growing up in New York's wealthy Westchester County did little to prepare her for the real world. In her memoir, "Please Excuse My Daughter," Klam records her successes and failures with humor, wit, and self-effacing grace. The theory of evolution was introduced 150 years ago by Charles Darwin. Yet most medical schools do not teach how the human body and mind evolved during and since the Stone Age. DR. WILLIAM MELLER has spent the bulk of his career studying evolutionary medicine and spending time in countries such as Bhutan, Myanmar, and Peru to study ancient methods of healing. Meller discusses evolutionary medicine and how scientists can better learn through the study of anthropology. His book on the subject is titled "Evolution Rx." Most people would have found JULIE KLAM'S childhood enviable. Her mother often kept her out of school to spend the day shopping at Bloomingdale's and eating lavish lunches. But Klam would soon learn that her glamorous life growing up in New York's wealthy Westchester County did little to prepare her for the real world. In her memoir, "Please Excuse My Daughter," Klam records her successes and failures with humor, wit, and self-effacing grace. The theory of evolution was introduced 150 years ago by Charles Darwin. Yet most medical schools do not teach how the human body and mind evolved during and since the Stone Age. DR. WILLIAM MELLER has spent the bulk of his career studying evolutionary medicine and spending time in countries such as Bhutan, Myanmar, and Peru to study ancient methods of healing. Meller discusses evolutionary medicine and how scientists can better learn through the study of anthropology. His book on the subject is titled "Evolution Rx." Most people would have found JULIE KLAM'S childhood enviable. Her mother often kept her out of school to spend the day shopping at Bloomingdale's and eating lavish lunches. But Klam would soon learn that her glamorous life growing up in New York's wealthy Westchester County did little to prepare her for the real world. In her memoir, "Please Excuse My Daughter," Klam records her successes and failures with humor, wit, and self-effacing grace. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-06,24942667 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:09:35 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24942668-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-musicians-Bonnie-Raitt-and-Taj-Mahal-Executive-Director-of-This-I-Believe-Inc-Dan-Gediman This summer, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer BONNIE RAITT and Blues Hall of Famer TAJ MAHAL are traveling the country together on the "BonTaj Roulet" tour. "This tour is just what the doctor ordered," Raitt says. "Taj and I have so much in common, but there's so much unexplored territory between us." There's a charitable element to the "BonTaj Roulet" tour as well. A portion of ticket sales will go to charities voted on by the fans. In this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from Iowa native Anne Heywood. She held 34 different jobs before founding the Career Changing Clinic in New York City to help troops returning from World War II find work. Heywood is the author of "There Is a Right Job for Every Woman." This summer, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer BONNIE RAITT and Blues Hall of Famer TAJ MAHAL are traveling the country together on the "BonTaj Roulet" tour. "This tour is just what the doctor ordered," Raitt says. "Taj and I have so much in common, but there's so much unexplored territory between us." There's a charitable element to the "BonTaj Roulet" tour as well. A portion of ticket sales will go to charities voted on by the fans. In this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from Iowa native Anne Heywood. She held 34 different jobs before founding the Career Changing Clinic in New York City to help troops returning from World War II find work. Heywood is the author of "There Is a Right Job for Every Woman." This summer, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer BONNIE RAITT and Blues Hall of Famer TAJ MAHAL are traveling the country together on the "BonTaj Roulet" tour. "This tour is just what the doctor ordered," Raitt says. "Taj and I have so much in common, but there's so much unexplored territory between us." There's a charitable element to the "BonTaj Roulet" tour as well. A portion of ticket sales will go to charities voted on by the fans. In this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from Iowa native Anne Heywood. She held 34 different jobs before founding the Career Changing Clinic in New York City to help troops returning from World War II find work. Heywood is the author of "There Is a Right Job for Every Woman." tag:odeo.com,2009-08-06,24942668 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:03:17 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24942669-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-activists-and-corporate-pranksters-Andy-Bichlbaum-and-Mike-Bonanno-The-Yes-Men-authors-and-pranksters-Charlie-Todd-and-Alex-Scordelis-Improv-Everywhere ANDY BICHLBAUM and MIKE BONANNO have made a career out of humiliating greedy corporations and corrupt government agencies that they feel dishonor human life. Their exploits are documented in a new film called "The Yes Men Fix the World." The documentary has won standing ovations and audience awards at festivals across the country, and it's airing this weekend on HBO. One night in 2001, aspiring actor Charlie Todd was out with his friends at a Greenwich Village bar when they decided to pretend that Charlie was the famous musician Ben Folds. After an evening of signing autographs and getting free drinks, Todd realized New York City was the ultimate stage for his craft, and from there dreamed up his group Improv Everywhere. Now eight years old, Improv Everywhere continues to live up to its mission statement: "we cause scenes." Founder CHARLIE TODD and fellow agent ALEX SCORDELLIS recount their finest missions in the new book "Causing a Scene: Extraordinary Pranks in Ordinary Places wit... ANDY BICHLBAUM and MIKE BONANNO have made a career out of humiliating greedy corporations and corrupt government agencies that they feel dishonor human life. Their exploits are documented in a new film called "The Yes Men Fix the World." The documentary has won standing ovations and audience awards at festivals across the country, and it's airing this weekend on HBO. One night in 2001, aspiring actor Charlie Todd was out with his friends at a Greenwich Village bar when they decided to pretend that Charlie was the famous musician Ben Folds. After an evening of signing autographs and getting free drinks, Todd realized New York City was the ultimate stage for his craft, and from there dreamed up his group Improv Everywhere. Now eight years old, Improv Everywhere continues to live up to its mission statement: "we cause scenes." Founder CHARLIE TODD and fellow agent ALEX SCORDELLIS recount their finest missions in the new book "Causing a Scene: Extraordinary Pranks in Ordinary Places with Improv Everywhere." ANDY BICHLBAUM and MIKE BONANNO have made a career out of humiliating greedy corporations and corrupt government agencies that they feel dishonor human life. Their exploits are documented in a new film called "The Yes Men Fix the World." The documentary has won standing ovations and audience awards at festivals across the country, and it's airing this weekend on HBO. One night in 2001, aspiring actor Charlie Todd was out with his friends at a Greenwich Village bar when they decided to pretend that Charlie was the famous musician Ben Folds. After an evening of signing autographs and getting free drinks, Todd realized New York City was the ultimate stage for his craft, and from there dreamed up his group Improv Everywhere. Now eight years old, Improv Everywhere continues to live up to its mission statement: "we cause scenes." Founder CHARLIE TODD and fellow agent ALEX SCORDELLIS recount their finest missions in the new book "Causing a Scene: Extraordinary Pranks in Ordinary Places with Improv Everywhere." tag:odeo.com,2009-07-31,24942669 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:18:49 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24942670-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-former-health-insurance-executive-Wendell-Potter-Executive-Director-of-This-I-Believe-Inc-Dan-Gediman WENDELL POTTER was an executive with the insurance company Cigna for almost 20 years. Now, he's speaking out against the health insurance industry. Several weeks ago, Potter testified in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation about what he sees as an industry corrupted by Wall Street greed and investor expectations. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Eleanor Roosevelt. She was the wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, was active in Democratic politics and helped shape her husband's New Deal programs. Considered one of the most active and influential first ladies in U.S. history, Roosevelt advocated for racial equality, women's rights and world peace. WENDELL POTTER was an executive with the insurance company Cigna for almost 20 years. Now, he's speaking out against the health insurance industry. Several weeks ago, Potter testified in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation about what he sees as an industry corrupted by Wall Street greed and investor expectations. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Eleanor Roosevelt. She was the wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, was active in Democratic politics and helped shape her husband's New Deal programs. Considered one of the most active and influential first ladies in U.S. history, Roosevelt advocated for racial equality, women's rights and world peace. WENDELL POTTER was an executive with the insurance company Cigna for almost 20 years. Now, he's speaking out against the health insurance industry. Several weeks ago, Potter testified in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation about what he sees as an industry corrupted by Wall Street greed and investor expectations. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Eleanor Roosevelt. She was the wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, was active in Democratic politics and helped shape her husband's New Deal programs. Considered one of the most active and influential first ladies in U.S. history, Roosevelt advocated for racial equality, women's rights and world peace. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-31,24942670 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:12:34 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24942671-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-James-Lovelock-Lizzie-Skurnick Bob talks with environmental scientist James Lovelock about his latest book The Vanishing Face of Gaia. Lovelock argues that itâs already far too late to stop global warming, and that we should be committing our resources to surviving in the new hotter world to come instead of trying to stop it. Then, for millions of women, the books they read (and re-read) as young girls helped them become the women they are today. Lizzie Skurnick writes the column âFine Linesâ for Jezebel.com, and blogs about books on her website Old Hag. Her book Shelf Discovery: The Teen Classics We Never Stopped Reading explores why the books of so many womenâs youth continue to inspire, inform, and mold them well into adulthood. Bob talks with environmental scientist James Lovelock about his latest book The Vanishing Face of Gaia. Lovelock argues that itâs already far too late to stop global warming, and that we should be committing our resources to surviving in the new hotter world to come instead of trying to stop it. Then, for millions of women, the books they read (and re-read) as young girls helped them become the women they are today. Lizzie Skurnick writes the column âFine Linesâ for Jezebel.com, and blogs about books on her website Old Hag. Her book Shelf Discovery: The Teen Classics We Never Stopped Reading explores why the books of so many womenâs youth continue to inspire, inform, and mold them well into adulthood. Bob talks with environmental scientist James Lovelock about his latest book The Vanishing Face of Gaia. Lovelock argues that itâs already far too late to stop global warming, and that we should be committing our resources to surviving in the new hotter world to come instead of trying to stop it. Then, for millions of women, the books they read (and re-read) as young girls helped them become the women they are today. Lizzie Skurnick writes the column âFine Linesâ for Jezebel.com, and blogs about books on her website Old Hag. Her book Shelf Discovery: The Teen Classics We Never Stopped Reading explores why the books of so many womenâs youth continue to inspire, inform, and mold them well into adulthood. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-24,24942671 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:19:35 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24942672-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Jerry-Leiber-and-Mike-Stoller-This-I-Believe Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller met as teenagers in Los Angeles in 1950, forming a songwriting team that churned out hits for early rhythm & blues artistsâand later for Elvis Presley, The Drifters, The Coasters, Peggy Lee and many more. Their partnership even extends to a joint autobiography titled, Hound Dog. Then, in this weekâs installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from James A. Michener. He wrote his Pulitzer Prize winning novel, Tales of the South Pacific, during his naval service in World War II after winning a transfer from a desk job in Washington to the Pacific theater. Michenerâs literary career spanned 50 years and 40 books. Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller met as teenagers in Los Angeles in 1950, forming a songwriting team that churned out hits for early rhythm & blues artistsâand later for Elvis Presley, The Drifters, The Coasters, Peggy Lee and many more. Their partnership even extends to a joint autobiography titled, Hound Dog. Then, in this weekâs installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from James A. Michener. He wrote his Pulitzer Prize winning novel, Tales of the South Pacific, during his naval service in World War II after winning a transfer from a desk job in Washington to the Pacific theater. Michenerâs literary career spanned 50 years and 40 books. Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller met as teenagers in Los Angeles in 1950, forming a songwriting team that churned out hits for early rhythm & blues artistsâand later for Elvis Presley, The Drifters, The Coasters, Peggy Lee and many more. Their partnership even extends to a joint autobiography titled, Hound Dog. Then, in this weekâs installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from James A. Michener. He wrote his Pulitzer Prize winning novel, Tales of the South Pacific, during his naval service in World War II after winning a transfer from a desk job in Washington to the Pacific theater. Michenerâs literary career spanned 50 years and 40 books. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-24,24942672 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:38:03 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24942673-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-actor-Robert-Redford-and-Dan-Gedimen A trustee of the Natural Resources Defense Council for more than three decades, Robert Redford has dedicated nearly as much of his life to the environment as he has to acting and filmmaking. Redford joins Bob on stage at the Lincoln Center in front of a live audience to talk about his film career and the many NRDC campaigns he has supported in the past â and why that work will still be needed for years to come. Then, in this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from anthropologist Margaret Mead (1901-1978). She spent many years in Polynesia studying native cultures there. She also worked as an associate curator at the American Museum of Natural History, professor at Columbia University, and president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. A trustee of the Natural Resources Defense Council for more than three decades, Robert Redford has dedicated nearly as much of his life to the environment as he has to acting and filmmaking. Redford joins Bob on stage at the Lincoln Center in front of a live audience to talk about his film career and the many NRDC campaigns he has supported in the past â and why that work will still be needed for years to come. Then, in this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from anthropologist Margaret Mead (1901-1978). She spent many years in Polynesia studying native cultures there. She also worked as an associate curator at the American Museum of Natural History, professor at Columbia University, and president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. A trustee of the Natural Resources Defense Council for more than three decades, Robert Redford has dedicated nearly as much of his life to the environment as he has to acting and filmmaking. Redford joins Bob on stage at the Lincoln Center in front of a live audience to talk about his film career and the many NRDC campaigns he has supported in the past â and why that work will still be needed for years to come. Then, in this week's installment of our ongoing series This I Believe, Bob talks with executive director Dan Gediman about the essay from anthropologist Margaret Mead (1901-1978). She spent many years in Polynesia studying native cultures there. She also worked as an associate curator at the American Museum of Natural History, professor at Columbia University, and president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-14,24942673 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:12:07 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24942674-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-Helene-Cooper-When-we-Were-Kings New York Times diplomatic correspondent Helene Cooper talks with Bob about her book, The House at Sugar Beach. Cooper was born into a society of wealth and privilege in Liberia, as a descendant of one of the first settlers in the African country. In 1980, her life was forever changed when the Liberian government was overthrown and her family was forced to flee to America. Cooper tells the story of how she reconnected with her Liberian roots years after she left the country. Her book is just coming out in paperback. Then, the Academy Award-winning documentary When We Were Kings chronicled the 1974 fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire, giving only supporting mention of the epic 12-hour, three-night concert show-casing prominent African-American and African musicians of the day. Now, director Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, who edited When We Were Kings, has released 35-year old footage of the concert, featuring Celia Cruz, James Brown, BB King, and Bill Withers, among other arti... New York Times diplomatic correspondent Helene Cooper talks with Bob about her book, The House at Sugar Beach. Cooper was born into a society of wealth and privilege in Liberia, as a descendant of one of the first settlers in the African country. In 1980, her life was forever changed when the Liberian government was overthrown and her family was forced to flee to America. Cooper tells the story of how she reconnected with her Liberian roots years after she left the country. Her book is just coming out in paperback. Then, the Academy Award-winning documentary When We Were Kings chronicled the 1974 fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire, giving only supporting mention of the epic 12-hour, three-night concert show-casing prominent African-American and African musicians of the day. Now, director Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, who edited When We Were Kings, has released 35-year old footage of the concert, featuring Celia Cruz, James Brown, BB King, and Bill Withers, among other artists. Soul Power documents the musical performances and the effects of this once in a lifetime event. New York Times diplomatic correspondent Helene Cooper talks with Bob about her book, The House at Sugar Beach. Cooper was born into a society of wealth and privilege in Liberia, as a descendant of one of the first settlers in the African country. In 1980, her life was forever changed when the Liberian government was overthrown and her family was forced to flee to America. Cooper tells the story of how she reconnected with her Liberian roots years after she left the country. Her book is just coming out in paperback. Then, the Academy Award-winning documentary When We Were Kings chronicled the 1974 fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire, giving only supporting mention of the epic 12-hour, three-night concert show-casing prominent African-American and African musicians of the day. Now, director Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, who edited When We Were Kings, has released 35-year old footage of the concert, featuring Celia Cruz, James Brown, BB King, and Bill Withers, among other artists. Soul Power documents the musical performances and the effects of this once in a lifetime event. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-14,24942674 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:10:38 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24942675-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-author-Jancee-Dunn-musician-Melody-Gardot Writer JANCEE DUNN explores the dichotomy of being a successful professional who, when she visits her parents, immediately reverts back to her teenaged self. Her new book, "Why Is My Mother Getting A Tattoo And Other Questions I Wish I Never Had To Ask" wonders if we ever really grow up, and chronicles Dunn's attempt to come to grips with getting older. After MELODY GARDOT was seriously injured in a bicycle accident at age nineteen, she used music therapy as a way to rebuild her cognitive skills. Though permanently disabled, her therapy resulted in critical acclaim as a jazz and blues artist. She talks with Bob about her latest album, "My One and Only Thrill." Writer JANCEE DUNN explores the dichotomy of being a successful professional who, when she visits her parents, immediately reverts back to her teenaged self. Her new book, "Why Is My Mother Getting A Tattoo And Other Questions I Wish I Never Had To Ask" wonders if we ever really grow up, and chronicles Dunn's attempt to come to grips with getting older. After MELODY GARDOT was seriously injured in a bicycle accident at age nineteen, she used music therapy as a way to rebuild her cognitive skills. Though permanently disabled, her therapy resulted in critical acclaim as a jazz and blues artist. She talks with Bob about her latest album, "My One and Only Thrill." Writer JANCEE DUNN explores the dichotomy of being a successful professional who, when she visits her parents, immediately reverts back to her teenaged self. Her new book, "Why Is My Mother Getting A Tattoo And Other Questions I Wish I Never Had To Ask" wonders if we ever really grow up, and chronicles Dunn's attempt to come to grips with getting older. After MELODY GARDOT was seriously injured in a bicycle accident at age nineteen, she used music therapy as a way to rebuild her cognitive skills. Though permanently disabled, her therapy resulted in critical acclaim as a jazz and blues artist. She talks with Bob about her latest album, "My One and Only Thrill." tag:odeo.com,2009-07-10,24942675 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:23:20 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24942676-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-author-Michael-D-Antonio-This-I-Believe-Inc-Executive-Director-Dan-Gediman Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley came to be hated in his native New York, loved in Los Angeles and was called one of the most notorious baseball owner in sports history for moving the Brooklyn Dodgers across the country after the 1957 season. MICHAEL D'ANTONIO has writen a new biography called "Forever Blue: The True Story of Walter O'Malley, Baseball's Most Controversial Owner, and the Dodgers of Brooklyn and Los Angeles." In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Jackie Robinson. In 1947, Robinson became the first black player in Major League Baseball. During his 10 seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson played on six World Series teams and was voted the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1949. Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley came to be hated in his native New York, loved in Los Angeles and was called one of the most notorious baseball owner in sports history for moving the Brooklyn Dodgers across the country after the 1957 season. MICHAEL D'ANTONIO has writen a new biography called "Forever Blue: The True Story of Walter O'Malley, Baseball's Most Controversial Owner, and the Dodgers of Brooklyn and Los Angeles." In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Jackie Robinson. In 1947, Robinson became the first black player in Major League Baseball. During his 10 seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson played on six World Series teams and was voted the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1949. Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley came to be hated in his native New York, loved in Los Angeles and was called one of the most notorious baseball owner in sports history for moving the Brooklyn Dodgers across the country after the 1957 season. MICHAEL D'ANTONIO has writen a new biography called "Forever Blue: The True Story of Walter O'Malley, Baseball's Most Controversial Owner, and the Dodgers of Brooklyn and Los Angeles." In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Jackie Robinson. In 1947, Robinson became the first black player in Major League Baseball. During his 10 seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson played on six World Series teams and was voted the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1949. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-10,24942676 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:02:48 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24765222-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-travel-writer-Rick-Steves-author-Peter-Carlson For the past 30 years, travel guru RICK STEVES has advocated for thoughtful and informed traveling in his public television series, his radio show, and his best-selling guide books. His new book," Travel as a Political Act," teaches readers how to become travelers, not tourists. PETER CARLSON isn't sure which anecdote turned him into a Khrushchev-in-America buff. It could have been the one about the irascible Soviet leader throwing a fit because he wasn't allowed to go to Disneyland. Or it could have been Khrushchev's suspicion that Camp David was really a leper colony. Or it could have been Khrushchev arguing with Nixon over which kind of animal dung smelled the worst. Carlson includes those stories and many more in "K Blows Top," a book about Nikita Khrushchev's great American road trip of 1959. For the past 30 years, travel guru RICK STEVES has advocated for thoughtful and informed traveling in his public television series, his radio show, and his best-selling guide books. His new book," Travel as a Political Act," teaches readers how to become travelers, not tourists. PETER CARLSON isn't sure which anecdote turned him into a Khrushchev-in-America buff. It could have been the one about the irascible Soviet leader throwing a fit because he wasn't allowed to go to Disneyland. Or it could have been Khrushchev's suspicion that Camp David was really a leper colony. Or it could have been Khrushchev arguing with Nixon over which kind of animal dung smelled the worst. Carlson includes those stories and many more in "K Blows Top," a book about Nikita Khrushchev's great American road trip of 1959. For the past 30 years, travel guru RICK STEVES has advocated for thoughtful and informed traveling in his public television series, his radio show, and his best-selling guide books. His new book," Travel as a Political Act," teaches readers how to become travelers, not tourists. PETER CARLSON isn't sure which anecdote turned him into a Khrushchev-in-America buff. It could have been the one about the irascible Soviet leader throwing a fit because he wasn't allowed to go to Disneyland. Or it could have been Khrushchev's suspicion that Camp David was really a leper colony. Or it could have been Khrushchev arguing with Nixon over which kind of animal dung smelled the worst. Carlson includes those stories and many more in "K Blows Top," a book about Nikita Khrushchev's great American road trip of 1959. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-03,24765222 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:46 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24765223-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-novelist-Luis-Urrea-commentator-Baxter-Black-Executive-Director-of-This-I-Believe-Inc-Dan-Gediman Writer LUIS ALBERTO URREA'S latest novel, "Into The Beautiful North," tells the epic journey of 19-year-old Nayeli, as she sets out from her native Mexico to find her own "Magnificent Seven" to save her village from the drug dealers who have taken over the town. Inspired by the 1960 film, Nayeli travels to America in search of protection. Urrea was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and has won an American Book Award, among many other honors. His previous books include "The Hummingbird's Daughter" and "The Devil's Highway." Then, cowboy poet BAXTER BLACK shares his thoughts about America this holiday weekend. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Maximilian Hodder, who worked in the movie industries of Eastern Europe before World War Two. While serving in the Polish Army, he was captured by the Soviets but later escaped. Hodder came to the United States in 1949 to work in Hollywood, and he writes about the gen... Writer LUIS ALBERTO URREA'S latest novel, "Into The Beautiful North," tells the epic journey of 19-year-old Nayeli, as she sets out from her native Mexico to find her own "Magnificent Seven" to save her village from the drug dealers who have taken over the town. Inspired by the 1960 film, Nayeli travels to America in search of protection. Urrea was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and has won an American Book Award, among many other honors. His previous books include "The Hummingbird's Daughter" and "The Devil's Highway." Then, cowboy poet BAXTER BLACK shares his thoughts about America this holiday weekend. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Maximilian Hodder, who worked in the movie industries of Eastern Europe before World War Two. While serving in the Polish Army, he was captured by the Soviets but later escaped. Hodder came to the United States in 1949 to work in Hollywood, and he writes about the generosity and freedom he found in this country. Writer LUIS ALBERTO URREA'S latest novel, "Into The Beautiful North," tells the epic journey of 19-year-old Nayeli, as she sets out from her native Mexico to find her own "Magnificent Seven" to save her village from the drug dealers who have taken over the town. Inspired by the 1960 film, Nayeli travels to America in search of protection. Urrea was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and has won an American Book Award, among many other honors. His previous books include "The Hummingbird's Daughter" and "The Devil's Highway." Then, cowboy poet BAXTER BLACK shares his thoughts about America this holiday weekend. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Maximilian Hodder, who worked in the movie industries of Eastern Europe before World War Two. While serving in the Polish Army, he was captured by the Soviets but later escaped. Hodder came to the United States in 1949 to work in Hollywood, and he writes about the generosity and freedom he found in this country. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-03,24765223 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:36:48 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24765224-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-author-Matthew-Algeo-Eugene-DeAnna-head-of-the-Recorded-Sound-Section-at-the-Library-of-Congress Six months after he left the White House in 1953, former president Harry Truman drove with his wife Bess from Independence, Missouri to the east coast and back again, stopping at motels and diners just like any other tourists. MATTHEW ALGEO retraces the excursion in "Harry Truman's Excellent Adventure: The True Story of a Great American Road Trip." This Sunday would have been the Trumans' 90th wedding anniversary. The Library of Congress adds 25 recordings deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" to the National Recording Registry each year. EUGENE DEANNA, head of the Recorded Sound Section at the Library, joins Bob to discuss this year's selections, which include Marian Anderson's 1939 recital at the Lincoln Memorial; the sounds of the ivory-billed woodpecker in the Louisiana swamp; Etta James' "At Last"; and "My Generation" by The Who. Six months after he left the White House in 1953, former president Harry Truman drove with his wife Bess from Independence, Missouri to the east coast and back again, stopping at motels and diners just like any other tourists. MATTHEW ALGEO retraces the excursion in "Harry Truman's Excellent Adventure: The True Story of a Great American Road Trip." This Sunday would have been the Trumans' 90th wedding anniversary. The Library of Congress adds 25 recordings deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" to the National Recording Registry each year. EUGENE DEANNA, head of the Recorded Sound Section at the Library, joins Bob to discuss this year's selections, which include Marian Anderson's 1939 recital at the Lincoln Memorial; the sounds of the ivory-billed woodpecker in the Louisiana swamp; Etta James' "At Last"; and "My Generation" by The Who. Six months after he left the White House in 1953, former president Harry Truman drove with his wife Bess from Independence, Missouri to the east coast and back again, stopping at motels and diners just like any other tourists. MATTHEW ALGEO retraces the excursion in "Harry Truman's Excellent Adventure: The True Story of a Great American Road Trip." This Sunday would have been the Trumans' 90th wedding anniversary. The Library of Congress adds 25 recordings deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" to the National Recording Registry each year. EUGENE DEANNA, head of the Recorded Sound Section at the Library, joins Bob to discuss this year's selections, which include Marian Anderson's 1939 recital at the Lincoln Memorial; the sounds of the ivory-billed woodpecker in the Louisiana swamp; Etta James' "At Last"; and "My Generation" by The Who. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-26,24765224 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:11:05 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24765225-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-curators-and-artists-behind-art-exhibit-Iran-Inside-Out-neuroscientist-and-author-Daniel-Levitin-Executive-Director-of-This-I-Believe-Inc-Dan-Gediman A new exhibit opened this weekend at the Chelsea Art Museum in New York City. "Iran Inside/Out" presents the work of more than 50 contemporary artists living both inside and outside of Iran. The curators describe the context and intent of the show, and four of the artists discuss their art, the challenges they faced mounting this exhibit, and the importance of self-expression in the face of a repressive government. Neuroscientist DANIEL LEVITIN is the author of books like "This is Your Brain on Music" and "The World in Six Songs." Now he's also the co-host of a new documentary airing on PBS called "The Music Instinct: Science & Song." The program investigates the connections between music and the human mind and explores musical universals across time and cultures. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Louise Dickinson Rich. Her life in northern Maine became the inspiration for her best-selling book, "We Took ... A new exhibit opened this weekend at the Chelsea Art Museum in New York City. "Iran Inside/Out" presents the work of more than 50 contemporary artists living both inside and outside of Iran. The curators describe the context and intent of the show, and four of the artists discuss their art, the challenges they faced mounting this exhibit, and the importance of self-expression in the face of a repressive government. Neuroscientist DANIEL LEVITIN is the author of books like "This is Your Brain on Music" and "The World in Six Songs." Now he's also the co-host of a new documentary airing on PBS called "The Music Instinct: Science & Song." The program investigates the connections between music and the human mind and explores musical universals across time and cultures. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Louise Dickinson Rich. Her life in northern Maine became the inspiration for her best-selling book, "We Took to the Woods." A new exhibit opened this weekend at the Chelsea Art Museum in New York City. "Iran Inside/Out" presents the work of more than 50 contemporary artists living both inside and outside of Iran. The curators describe the context and intent of the show, and four of the artists discuss their art, the challenges they faced mounting this exhibit, and the importance of self-expression in the face of a repressive government. Neuroscientist DANIEL LEVITIN is the author of books like "This is Your Brain on Music" and "The World in Six Songs." Now he's also the co-host of a new documentary airing on PBS called "The Music Instinct: Science & Song." The program investigates the connections between music and the human mind and explores musical universals across time and cultures. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Louise Dickinson Rich. Her life in northern Maine became the inspiration for her best-selling book, "We Took to the Woods." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-26,24765225 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:40:51 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24765226-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-author-Curt-Smith-author-Michael-Lewis Vin Scully has been calling baseball games on radio and television for almost 60 years now. He began in the booth with the legendary Red Barber in 1950, then moved with the Dodgers from Brooklyn to Los Angeles for the 1958 season. Author CURT SMITH joins Bob to discuss his long-overdue biography called "Pull Up a Chair: The Vin Scully Story." Just in time for Father's Day, Bob talks with MICHAEL LEWIS about his new book "Home Game: An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood." Lewis kept a journal for the first few years after the birth of each of his three children. The essays are true, hilarious, insightful and portray the disappointments and eventual joys of being a dad. Vin Scully has been calling baseball games on radio and television for almost 60 years now. He began in the booth with the legendary Red Barber in 1950, then moved with the Dodgers from Brooklyn to Los Angeles for the 1958 season. Author CURT SMITH joins Bob to discuss his long-overdue biography called "Pull Up a Chair: The Vin Scully Story." Just in time for Father's Day, Bob talks with MICHAEL LEWIS about his new book "Home Game: An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood." Lewis kept a journal for the first few years after the birth of each of his three children. The essays are true, hilarious, insightful and portray the disappointments and eventual joys of being a dad. Vin Scully has been calling baseball games on radio and television for almost 60 years now. He began in the booth with the legendary Red Barber in 1950, then moved with the Dodgers from Brooklyn to Los Angeles for the 1958 season. Author CURT SMITH joins Bob to discuss his long-overdue biography called "Pull Up a Chair: The Vin Scully Story." Just in time for Father's Day, Bob talks with MICHAEL LEWIS about his new book "Home Game: An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood." Lewis kept a journal for the first few years after the birth of each of his three children. The essays are true, hilarious, insightful and portray the disappointments and eventual joys of being a dad. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-19,24765226 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:56:52 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24765227-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-Broadway-director-Arthur-Laurents-This-I-Believe-Inc-Executive-Director-Dan-Gediman Playwright, screenwriter, and director ARTHUR LAURENTS has 50 years of Broadway experiences and memories. Among his notable accomplishments are directing newcomer Barbra Streisand in "I Can Get It for You Wholesale" and directing "La Cage aux Folles," Broadway's first openly gay musical. Laurents also wrote the books for "West Side Story" and "Gypsy," which remain two of Broadway's legendary musicals. His memoir is called "Mainly on Directing: Gypsy, West Side Story and Other Musicals." In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from actor and director John Cromwell. He directed dozens of films and is the father of actor JAMES CROMWELL, who is also our guest and reacts to hearing his father's essay for the first time. Playwright, screenwriter, and director ARTHUR LAURENTS has 50 years of Broadway experiences and memories. Among his notable accomplishments are directing newcomer Barbra Streisand in "I Can Get It for You Wholesale" and directing "La Cage aux Folles," Broadway's first openly gay musical. Laurents also wrote the books for "West Side Story" and "Gypsy," which remain two of Broadway's legendary musicals. His memoir is called "Mainly on Directing: Gypsy, West Side Story and Other Musicals." In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from actor and director John Cromwell. He directed dozens of films and is the father of actor JAMES CROMWELL, who is also our guest and reacts to hearing his father's essay for the first time. Playwright, screenwriter, and director ARTHUR LAURENTS has 50 years of Broadway experiences and memories. Among his notable accomplishments are directing newcomer Barbra Streisand in "I Can Get It for You Wholesale" and directing "La Cage aux Folles," Broadway's first openly gay musical. Laurents also wrote the books for "West Side Story" and "Gypsy," which remain two of Broadway's legendary musicals. His memoir is called "Mainly on Directing: Gypsy, West Side Story and Other Musicals." In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from actor and director John Cromwell. He directed dozens of films and is the father of actor JAMES CROMWELL, who is also our guest and reacts to hearing his father's essay for the first time. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-19,24765227 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:48:43 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24701729-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-author-Eric-Boehlert-filmmakers-Robert-Kenner-and-Michael-Pollan-This-I-Believe-Inc-Executive-Director-Dan-Gediman In the tradition of the 1973 classic book "The Boys on the Bus," journalist ERIC BOEHLERT offers "Bloggers on the Bus: How the Internet Changed Politics and the Press." Boehlert uses the 2008 presidential race to show how bloggers influenced voters, the candidates, and their campaigns. The new film "Food, Inc." presents an enlightening and sometimes disturbing view of the American food system. Director ROBERT KENNER and co-producer MICHAEL POLLAN join Bob to talk about their new documentary and to discuss some of the problems of modern food, as well as some solutions. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Walter White. He was executive secretary of the NAACP from 1931 to 1955. As a writer and activist, White lobbied for federal anti-lynching laws and the desegregation of the United States armed forces. Although fair-skinned with blonde hair and blue eyes, White considered himself an African... In the tradition of the 1973 classic book "The Boys on the Bus," journalist ERIC BOEHLERT offers "Bloggers on the Bus: How the Internet Changed Politics and the Press." Boehlert uses the 2008 presidential race to show how bloggers influenced voters, the candidates, and their campaigns. The new film "Food, Inc." presents an enlightening and sometimes disturbing view of the American food system. Director ROBERT KENNER and co-producer MICHAEL POLLAN join Bob to talk about their new documentary and to discuss some of the problems of modern food, as well as some solutions. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Walter White. He was executive secretary of the NAACP from 1931 to 1955. As a writer and activist, White lobbied for federal anti-lynching laws and the desegregation of the United States armed forces. Although fair-skinned with blonde hair and blue eyes, White considered himself an African-American. In the tradition of the 1973 classic book "The Boys on the Bus," journalist ERIC BOEHLERT offers "Bloggers on the Bus: How the Internet Changed Politics and the Press." Boehlert uses the 2008 presidential race to show how bloggers influenced voters, the candidates, and their campaigns. The new film "Food, Inc." presents an enlightening and sometimes disturbing view of the American food system. Director ROBERT KENNER and co-producer MICHAEL POLLAN join Bob to talk about their new documentary and to discuss some of the problems of modern food, as well as some solutions. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with executive director DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Walter White. He was executive secretary of the NAACP from 1931 to 1955. As a writer and activist, White lobbied for federal anti-lynching laws and the desegregation of the United States armed forces. Although fair-skinned with blonde hair and blue eyes, White considered himself an African-American. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-12,24701729 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:02:34 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24701730-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-director-Stephan-Elliott-musician-Jorma-Kaukonen Director STEPHAN ELLIOTT talks with Bob about adapting playwright Noel Coward's classic "Easy Virtue" for the big screen. This comedy of manners has a glamorous American woman disrupting the quiet world of her new husband's prim British family. JORMA KAUKONEN is one of the most accomplished guitar players in America. His intricate finger-style melodies are well known to fans that have followed his career from The Jefferson Airplane to Hot Tuna to solo work. Kaukonen joins Bob in our performance studio to play a few tunes and to talk about his latest CD, "River of Time." Director STEPHAN ELLIOTT talks with Bob about adapting playwright Noel Coward's classic "Easy Virtue" for the big screen. This comedy of manners has a glamorous American woman disrupting the quiet world of her new husband's prim British family. JORMA KAUKONEN is one of the most accomplished guitar players in America. His intricate finger-style melodies are well known to fans that have followed his career from The Jefferson Airplane to Hot Tuna to solo work. Kaukonen joins Bob in our performance studio to play a few tunes and to talk about his latest CD, "River of Time." Director STEPHAN ELLIOTT talks with Bob about adapting playwright Noel Coward's classic "Easy Virtue" for the big screen. This comedy of manners has a glamorous American woman disrupting the quiet world of her new husband's prim British family. JORMA KAUKONEN is one of the most accomplished guitar players in America. His intricate finger-style melodies are well known to fans that have followed his career from The Jefferson Airplane to Hot Tuna to solo work. Kaukonen joins Bob in our performance studio to play a few tunes and to talk about his latest CD, "River of Time." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-11,24701730 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:01:50 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24679134-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-musician-Elvis-Costello-folklorists-Steve-Winick-and-Nancy-Groce Musician ELVIS COSTELLO is adding television host to his resume. Beginning December 3rd, the Sundance Channel will air a series called "Spectacle" in which Costello interviews and performs with celebrities including Sir Elton John, Tony Bennett, Lou Reed, Julian Schnabel and Bill Clinton. Folklorists NANCY GROCE and STEVE WINICK from the Library of Congress dip into the archive of the American Folklife Center and bring along songs, poems, and stories about food. Musician ELVIS COSTELLO is adding television host to his resume. Beginning December 3rd, the Sundance Channel will air a series called "Spectacle" in which Costello interviews and performs with celebrities including Sir Elton John, Tony Bennett, Lou Reed, Julian Schnabel and Bill Clinton. Folklorists NANCY GROCE and STEVE WINICK from the Library of Congress dip into the archive of the American Folklife Center and bring along songs, poems, and stories about food. Musician ELVIS COSTELLO is adding television host to his resume. Beginning December 3rd, the Sundance Channel will air a series called "Spectacle" in which Costello interviews and performs with celebrities including Sir Elton John, Tony Bennett, Lou Reed, Julian Schnabel and Bill Clinton. Folklorists NANCY GROCE and STEVE WINICK from the Library of Congress dip into the archive of the American Folklife Center and bring along songs, poems, and stories about food. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-09,24679134 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:57:23 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24679135-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-political-science-professor-Melissa-Harris-Lacewell-columnist-David-Broder-talk-show-host-Rebecca-Roberts-and-commentator-Ron-Walters-reporter-Jeffrey-Smith-folklorists-Steve-Winick-and-Todd-Harvey Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States, and with a new commander-in-chief comes a new administration. Chicago native and Princeton University political science professor MELISSA HARRIS-LACEWELL talks about what an Obama administration might look like. And our political roundtable will analyze the results of this historic election. Bob talks with Washington Post columnist DAVID BRODER, REBECCA ROBERTS of XM’s presidential channel and with RON WALTERS, Director of the African-American Leadership Center at the University of Maryland. Bob talks with Washington Post reporter JEFFREY SMITH about the Bush Administration's last push to weaken environmental regulations. STEVE WINICK and TODD HARVEY, folklorists with the Library of Congress, share historic musical field recordings that served as the basis of pop hits when they were later covered by contemporary artists. Hear how Feist, Led Zeppelin, and Moby were inspired by what they heard in the American Folklife... Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States, and with a new commander-in-chief comes a new administration. Chicago native and Princeton University political science professor MELISSA HARRIS-LACEWELL talks about what an Obama administration might look like. And our political roundtable will analyze the results of this historic election. Bob talks with Washington Post columnist DAVID BRODER, REBECCA ROBERTS of XM’s presidential channel and with RON WALTERS, Director of the African-American Leadership Center at the University of Maryland. Bob talks with Washington Post reporter JEFFREY SMITH about the Bush Administration's last push to weaken environmental regulations. STEVE WINICK and TODD HARVEY, folklorists with the Library of Congress, share historic musical field recordings that served as the basis of pop hits when they were later covered by contemporary artists. Hear how Feist, Led Zeppelin, and Moby were inspired by what they heard in the American Folklife Center. Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States, and with a new commander-in-chief comes a new administration. Chicago native and Princeton University political science professor MELISSA HARRIS-LACEWELL talks about what an Obama administration might look like. And our political roundtable will analyze the results of this historic election. Bob talks with Washington Post columnist DAVID BRODER, REBECCA ROBERTS of XM’s presidential channel and with RON WALTERS, Director of the African-American Leadership Center at the University of Maryland. Bob talks with Washington Post reporter JEFFREY SMITH about the Bush Administration's last push to weaken environmental regulations. STEVE WINICK and TODD HARVEY, folklorists with the Library of Congress, share historic musical field recordings that served as the basis of pop hits when they were later covered by contemporary artists. Hear how Feist, Led Zeppelin, and Moby were inspired by what they heard in the American Folklife Center. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-09,24679135 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:50:50 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24659317-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-author-Anne-Nelson-musician-Yusuf-Islam The Red Orchestra was a group of ordinary Germans who tried to bring down the Nazi regime from within Germany. After years of research and exclusive interviews, ANNE NELSON has published her findings in a book called "Red Orchestra: The Story of the Berlin Underground and the Circle of Friends Who Resisted Hitler." Cat Stevens was one of the most beloved songwriters of his generation. But at the height of his fame in 1977 (and with 8 gold records under his belt), Stevens converted to Islam, changed his name to YUSUF ISLAM, and left music to do philanthropic work in the Muslim community. He returned to music in 1995, and now has a new album titled "Roadsinger." The Red Orchestra was a group of ordinary Germans who tried to bring down the Nazi regime from within Germany. After years of research and exclusive interviews, ANNE NELSON has published her findings in a book called "Red Orchestra: The Story of the Berlin Underground and the Circle of Friends Who Resisted Hitler." Cat Stevens was one of the most beloved songwriters of his generation. But at the height of his fame in 1977 (and with 8 gold records under his belt), Stevens converted to Islam, changed his name to YUSUF ISLAM, and left music to do philanthropic work in the Muslim community. He returned to music in 1995, and now has a new album titled "Roadsinger." The Red Orchestra was a group of ordinary Germans who tried to bring down the Nazi regime from within Germany. After years of research and exclusive interviews, ANNE NELSON has published her findings in a book called "Red Orchestra: The Story of the Berlin Underground and the Circle of Friends Who Resisted Hitler." Cat Stevens was one of the most beloved songwriters of his generation. But at the height of his fame in 1977 (and with 8 gold records under his belt), Stevens converted to Islam, changed his name to YUSUF ISLAM, and left music to do philanthropic work in the Muslim community. He returned to music in 1995, and now has a new album titled "Roadsinger." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24659317 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:07:44 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24659318-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-1-author-and-historian-Simon-Schama-Dan-Gediman-of-This-I-Believe-Inc Historian, professor and author SIMON SCHAMA didn't look too far back in time for his latest book "The American Future: A History." Using the 2008 presidential election as a reference point, Schama examines the history of four on-going social debates in America: war, religion, race and immigration, and economic division. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Helen Keller. As an infant, Keller was struck by a fever that left her deaf and blind. With the guidance of her teacher Anne Sullivan, Keller learned to communicate with and learn about the rest of the world. Keller became a renowned and radical author, activist, and lecturer. Historian, professor and author SIMON SCHAMA didn't look too far back in time for his latest book "The American Future: A History." Using the 2008 presidential election as a reference point, Schama examines the history of four on-going social debates in America: war, religion, race and immigration, and economic division. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Helen Keller. As an infant, Keller was struck by a fever that left her deaf and blind. With the guidance of her teacher Anne Sullivan, Keller learned to communicate with and learn about the rest of the world. Keller became a renowned and radical author, activist, and lecturer. Historian, professor and author SIMON SCHAMA didn't look too far back in time for his latest book "The American Future: A History." Using the 2008 presidential election as a reference point, Schama examines the history of four on-going social debates in America: war, religion, race and immigration, and economic division. In this week's installment of our ongoing series THIS I BELIEVE, Bob talks with DAN GEDIMAN about the essay from Helen Keller. As an infant, Keller was struck by a fever that left her deaf and blind. With the guidance of her teacher Anne Sullivan, Keller learned to communicate with and learn about the rest of the world. Keller became a renowned and radical author, activist, and lecturer. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24659318 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:55:37 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24638914-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Feb-22-2008-Hour-1-folk-singer-Pete-Seeger Pete Seeger was banned from American commercial television for more than 17 years, after topping the pop charts and being blacklisted. Seeger wrote or co-wrote many of our most iconic folk songs. Now almost 90, Seeger is still performing and still writing. He's publishing a new songbook this year and the PBS program American Masters pays tribute on February 27th with "Pete Seeger: The Power of Song." Pete Seeger was banned from American commercial television for more than 17 years, after topping the pop charts and being blacklisted. Seeger wrote or co-wrote many of our most iconic folk songs. Now almost 90, Seeger is still performing and still writing. He's publishing a new songbook this year and the PBS program American Masters pays tribute on February 27th with "Pete Seeger: The Power of Song." Pete Seeger was banned from American commercial television for more than 17 years, after topping the pop charts and being blacklisted. Seeger wrote or co-wrote many of our most iconic folk songs. Now almost 90, Seeger is still performing and still writing. He's publishing a new songbook this year and the PBS program American Masters pays tribute on February 27th with "Pete Seeger: The Power of Song." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-01,24638914 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:47:36 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture http://odeo.com/episodes/24629809-Bob-Edwards-Weekend-Hour-2-author-Michael-Shaffer-journalist-Peter-Laufer A third of all pet owners admit to buying birthday presents for their furry friends. Many groomers now offer pet pedicures as part of their routine service. And if your dog is deemed to be suffering from separation anxiety, your vet might prescribe puppy Prozac. MICHAEL SHAFFER has written a new book about our pet-obsessed culture. It's called "One Nation Under Dog." Author and journalist PETER LAUFER tells Bob all about his new book "The Dangerous World of Butterflies: The Startling Subculture of Criminals, Collectors, and Conservationists." It touches on the relationships between butterflies and organized crime, ecological devastation, species depletion, the integrity of natural history museum collections and the role butterflies play in the art world. A third of all pet owners admit to buying birthday presents for their furry friends. Many groomers now offer pet pedicures as part of their routine service. And if your dog is deemed to be suffering from separation anxiety, your vet might prescribe puppy Prozac. MICHAEL SHAFFER has written a new book about our pet-obsessed culture. It's called "One Nation Under Dog." Author and journalist PETER LAUFER tells Bob all about his new book "The Dangerous World of Butterflies: The Startling Subculture of Criminals, Collectors, and Conservationists." It touches on the relationships between butterflies and organized crime, ecological devastation, species depletion, the integrity of natural history museum collections and the role butterflies play in the art world. A third of all pet owners admit to buying birthday presents for their furry friends. Many groomers now offer pet pedicures as part of their routine service. And if your dog is deemed to be suffering from separation anxiety, your vet might prescribe puppy Prozac. MICHAEL SHAFFER has written a new book about our pet-obsessed culture. It's called "One Nation Under Dog." Author and journalist PETER LAUFER tells Bob all about his new book "The Dangerous World of Butterflies: The Startling Subculture of Criminals, Collectors, and Conservationists." It touches on the relationships between butterflies and organized crime, ecological devastation, species depletion, the integrity of natural history museum collections and the role butterflies play in the art world. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-29,24629809 Fri, 29 May 2009 13:34:42 -0700 no Bob Edwards Weekend Society & Culture