19-14 Segment 2: Greener Gardening During Climate Change

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Gardeners always seek to get the most out of their plants, but some are finding that their plot of land doesn’t produce the way it used to because of wildly changing, extreme conditions—torrential rain, then drought, heat, then cold. We talk to two experts who explain ways to increase your garden’s productivity, and how it can help combat climate change.

Guests:

  • Lee Reich, author, The Ever Curious Gardener: Using a Little Natural Science for a Much Better Garden
  • Ginny Stibolt, co-author, Climate-Wise Landscaping: Practical Actions for a Sustainable Future 

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19-13 Segment 2: Using the ‘Voices in Your Head’

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Hearing voices in your head comes with an unfortunate stereotype that you must be mentally ill. However, experts tell us the “voices in your head” can be used to talk to, and about, yourself in a healthy, productive way. In fact, most people hear voices in their head and already use inner speech on a daily basis. We discuss tips and techniques to use “self-talk” as a way to get yourself through tough decisions and lower stress.

Guests:

  • Dr. Charles Fernyhough, author, The Voices Within: The history and science of how we talk to ourselves 
  • Dr. Ethan Kross, Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan

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17-07 Segment 2: Empowering Your Community to Create Change

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The news typically shows us stories about the national government being stuck in a gridlock on most of the big, important issues. Sarah Van Gelder, co-founder of Yes! Magazine, went on a trip across America to see how change is being made at the local level and found inspirational stories and examples of community involvement solving big problems while paving the way for a better future. She shares these anecdotes and helpful hints for others out there hoping to make a difference in their area.

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17-06 Segment 1: History, Not Precedent: America’s Internment Camps

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Japanese internment camps are something we’re aware of, but may not fully understand. Photo historian and author Richard Cahan talks about the history of the camps, what makes them so “un-American,” and why he says we shouldn’t look back at the camps as precedent or a blueprint, but as a black eye we should avoid repeating at all costs.

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17-06 Segment 2: The Craft and Responsibility of Writing Books for Young Readers

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We encourage our children to read but what are they reading? We talk to two authors, one for children and one for young adults, who discuss juggling their desire to entertain with the necessity of teaching young people about ethics, history, and tougher topics like drugs and addiction.

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17-05 Segment 1: The State of American Cities

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Cities, from New York and Chicago to New Orleans and San Francisco, are a vital piece of our country. First, we talk to author Joshua Jelly-Schapiro about the role these cities have come to play in our culture and out lives. Then, we talk to author and former professor William Goldsmith about the problems facing our cities and his ideas on how we can fix them.

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17-05 Segment 2: The Stories Behind Nursery Rhymes

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Have you ever stopped to think about where those cute little nursery rhymes you read to your children came from? You might be surprised to know that many were actually protests against religious persecution, corrupt politicians and even sexual conduct. We talk to a librarian and author about where nursery rhymes came from and how they were used before they ended up in Mother Goose books.

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