Michael Sean Winters examines how Reverend Jerry Falwell has influenced national politics. Today's installment of the BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects is about a pepper pot in the shape of a Roman noble woman, found in Britain. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses NASA and the future of space travel.
Throughout this week Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, explores the ways in which people sought pleasure around the world 2,000 years ago: from pipe smoking to sex.
Read more about the Hoxne Pepper Pot.
Michael Sean Winters examines how Reverend Jerry Falwell has influenced national politics. Today's installment of the BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects is about a pepper pot in the shape of a Roman noble woman, found in Britain. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses NASA and the future of space travel.
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Ronnie Spector discusses her career and being part of an all-star lineup paying tribute to the Rolling Stones at Carnegie Hall. Daniel Okrent answers your questions about his book, Last Call, for this month's installment of the Leonard Lopate Show Book Club! Nathan Englander talks about his latest collection of short stories. And Mayim Bialik on going from starring in the 90's sitcom, "Blossom" to getting her Ph.D. in neuroscience.
Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, explores when and how many of the great religious images we are familiar with today came into existence.
Read more about the Seated Buddha from Gandhara.
Ronnie Spector discusses her career and being part of an all-star lineup paying tribute to the Rolling Stones at Carnegie Hall. Daniel Okrent answers your questions about his book, Last Call, for this month's installment of the Leonard Lopate Show Book Club! Nathan Englander talks about his latest collection of short stories. And Mayim Bialik on going from starring in the 90's sitcom, "Blossom" to getting her Ph.D. in neuroscience.
It’s Super Tuesday, which means candidates are pulling out their super campaign songs. Today we take a closer look at 2012's election anthems…from Mitt Romney’s controversial partnership with Kid Rock to Ron Paul’s Star Wars March. Plus, a live performance from jazz vocalist Marianne Solivan. And, our weekly pick three.
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Join Brian Lehrer for one hour of analysis, open phones, and on-the-scene reporting from around the country as ten states go to the polls for GOP primaries and caucuses. Guests include Cokie Roberts, Jeff Greenfield, and reporters from the Super Tuesday states.
NPR's special coverage of the Super Tuesday Republican primaries from around the nation.
It’s Super Tuesday, which means candidates are pulling out their super campaign songs. Today we take a closer look at 2012's election anthems…from Mitt Romney’s controversial partnership with Kid Rock to Ron Paul’s Star Wars March. Plus, a live performance from jazz vocalist Marianne Solivan. And, our weekly pick three.
Listen to some electroacoustic soundscapes for this New Sounds program. Hear Ana Milosavljevic's "Reflections," and more from Odland + Auinger site-specific work, "Requiem For Fossil Fuels." Plus, music by Steven Mackey, his "Measures of Turbulence." And more.
