Coming up Monday, Dec. 3: In our first hour, new recommendations for HIV screening, plus the opinion page. In the second hour, stopping sexual assault in the military and an argument that AP classes are a scam. Find out more on Facebook around noon the day of the show.
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Author Interviews
After Decades Of Dreaming, Dolly Parton Says, 'Dream More'
November 27, 2012 When Parton told her high-school classmates that she planned to go to Nashville and become a star, the whole class burst into laughter. In her book Dream More, Parton explains the principles behind her success and describes how she became one of the best-selling recording artists of all time.
Science
Ask A NASA Astrobiologist About Dec. 21 'Doomsday'
November 26, 2012 NASA astrobiologist David Morrison has taken it upon himself to answer hundreds of questions about the science of doomsday predictions. At NASA's Ask an Astrobiologist site, Morrison thoughtfully responds to questions like: Will we have Christmas this year?
Author Interviews
'A History Of The World' Through A Mapmaker's Eyes
November 22, 2012 In A History of the World in Twelve Maps, Jerry Brotton examines the construction of a dozen world maps throughout history, and argues that world maps are no more objective today than they were thousands of years ago.
Music Interviews
The Key To Zen For Tony Bennett: 'Life Is A Gift'
November 20, 2012 At 86, the legendary singer says he's at the top of his game and more passionate than ever about his art. In his memoir, Life Is a Gift: The Zen of Bennett, he reflects on more than six decades in the recording industry and a lifetime surrounded by family and friends.