Animals
Monster Turtle Fossil Discovered In Colombian Mine
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Coming Up Monday, May 28th: A family fights for their military marriage, and an argument for loving the bus in our first hour. And in our second hour, The Story of English in 100 Words with David Crystal, and watching your son go off to war. Find out more on Facebook around noon the day of the show.
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Henry Louis Gates Jr.: A Life Spent Tracing Roots
May 8, 2012 For more than 30 years, Henry Louis Gates Jr. has been an influential public intellectual. He may be best known for his research tracing the family and genetic history of famous African-Americans. A selection of his writings on race, politics and culture appear in The Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Reader.
Author Interviews
'Be Richer' By Learning From Parents' Mistakes
May 3, 2012 New college graduates face a sluggish economy, bleak job prospects and mountains of student loan debt. To make matters worse, many are clueless about managing their personal finances. Zac Bissonnette, author of How to Be Richer, Smarter, and Better-Looking Than Your Parents, shares his tips.
Around the Nation
1 World Trade Center: Filling The 'Void In The Sky'
May 3, 2012 After the attacks that felled the twin towers, many said it was the end of an era for skyscrapers. But 1 World Trade Center has now surpassed the Empire State Building as New York's tallest. David Childs, architect and designer of the new tower, discusses why we're so fascinated by tall buildings.
Education
The 10 Things You Won't Hear At Commencement
May 2, 2012 Charles Wheelan is sick of typical graduation speeches. When he spoke at his alma mater, Dartmouth College, he delivered what he called an "anti-commencement" speech. He packed it with straightforward advice that he wishes someone had given him at graduation, such as "Don't try to be great."
