KERA's Think show

KERA's Think

Summary: Think is a daily, topic-driven interview and call-in program hosted by Krys Boyd covering a wide variety of topics ranging from history, politics, current events, science, technology and emerging trends to food and wine, travel, adventure, and entertainme

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 Why We Eat Together | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 45:50

[2014-11-25 13:00:00] Gathering around a common table nightly – or even once a week – seems quaint in our fast-moving world. Ahead of our yearly feast, we’ll talk this hour about why the tradition of family dinners still has a place in our busy lives with food historian Rebecca Rupp. Her story “Eat, Drink and Be Merry” for National Geographic appears at natgeofood.com.

 Immunization Nation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:19

[2014-11-25 12:00:00] Today’s American children are the most-vaccinated generation in history. And that increase in immunization is not without its critics. We’ll talk this hour about how politics and social concerns have directed medical policy with Emory University assistant history professor Elena Conis. Her new book is Vaccine Nation: America’s Changing Relationship with Immunization.

 Encouraging Women In Science | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:22

[2014-11-24 13:00:00] Women earn more college and graduate degrees than men. And yet they make up only about a quarter of the science workforce. This hour, we’ll talk about how gender bias is affecting research – and by extension women’s health – with Marguerite Del Giudice. Her story “Why It’s Crucial to get More Women into Science” appears on nationalgeographic.com.

 The Pilgrim's Struggle | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:27

[2014-11-24 12:00:00] The first British colonists in the New World faced constant battles with hunger, disease and harsh landscapes. This hour, we’ll talk about how conquering these obstacles transformed the pilgrims culturally with historian Malcolm Gaskill. He writes about the topic in Between Two Worlds: How the English Became Americans.

 The Legacy of National Geographic Photographers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:22

[2014-11-20 13:00:00] For more than 100 years, National Geographic magazine has featured photojournalism that takes readers to the far reaches of the globe. This hour, we’ll talk about how photographers capture these images with National Geographic photographer Annie Griffiths, who’s featured in the magazine’s new Stunning Photographs book.

 Natural Treatments For ADHD | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:19

[2014-11-20 12:00:00] Eleven percent of kids ages 4-17 suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This hour, we’ll talk about the root causes of A.D.H.D., the limits of Adderall and Ritalin, and how simple solutions can sometimes be the most effective with Dr. Richard Friedman, professor of clinical psychiatry and the director of the psychopharmacology clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Friedman wrote about natural fixes for A.D.H.D. in a recent issue of The New York Times.

 A Chat With Author Susan Orlean | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:22

[2014-11-19 13:00:00] Susan Orlean is the best-selling author of The Orchid Thief and a staff writer for The New Yorker. This hour, we’ll talk to her about her prolific career as both an author and journalist ahead of her appearance in town Thursday for a Friends of the Dallas Public Library event.

 Assimilating Immigrant Students | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:26

[2014-11-19 12:00:00] Generation One, part of KERA’s American Graduate initiative, looks at the challenges faced by immigrant children. This hour, we’ll talk to a panel of North Texas school administrators charged with assessing the educational needs of these new students and fostering their learning both inside and beyond the classroom. Joining us for the conversation will be Amanda Clymer, Director ELL Compliance/Student Intake Center for DISD; and Suann Claunch, ESL director for FWISD.

 The Psychology Of Disease | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:21

[2014-11-18 13:00:00] In our culture, people battling certain diseases are seen as heroic, while others can be viewed as somehow morally lacking. This hour, we’ll talk about the psychology of disease – and why we feel compelled to judge those who are suffering – with Dr. Angelica Tratter and Dr. Robert Kugelmann of the University of Dallas.

 Riding The Economic Rollercoaster | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:18

[2014-11-18 12:00:00] From the 1950s until 2000, America enjoyed fairly stable economic growth. But the economy has been a lot shakier since the Great Recession of 2008. We’ll talk this hour about why these rapid fluctuations might be here to stay with James K. Galbraith, the chair of the Government/Business Relations department at the School of Public Affairs at UT-Austin. His new book is The End of Normal: The Great Crisis and the Future of Growth.

 The Limits Of Time In A Speedy World | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:21

[2014-11-17 13:00:00] Technological innovations are often designed to make tasks faster and more efficient. And yet it often feels like the more things quicken, the less time we actually have. This hour, we’ll talk about our culture’s need for speed and its effect on our well-being with Columbia University’s Mark C. Taylor, author of Speed Limits: Where Time Went and Why We Have So Little Left.

 Helping Kids After Abuse | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:24

[2014-11-17 12:00:00] Removing children from abusive situations is the first step in turning their lives around. And placing them in the right environment is key to their long-term success. This hour, we’ll talk about how to care for kids after the abuse is over with Dan Powers, senior vice president and clinical director for Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County. 

 The Life Of Joan Of Arc | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:20

[2014-11-13 13:00:00] Joan of Arc’s heroism has inspired historians, artists and everyday folks alike for more than 500 years. This hour, we’ll get to know the Maid of Orleans with Kathryn Harrison, author of Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured. Harrison is in town to speak as part of Highland Park United Methodist Church’s Authors Live! series.

 A Nation Of Anxiety | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:24

[2014-11-13 12:00:00] With the threat of terrorism, financial meltdowns and cyber warfare, the last decade has been an uneasy time in American history. This hour, we’ll talk about how the leaders we elect both help us and hinder us during tough times with David Rothkopf, author of National Insecurity: American Leadership in an Age of Fear.

 The Rise Of Tabloid Politics | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:21

[2014-10-30 13:00:00] In 1987, Gary Hart went from presidential frontrunner to talk-show fodder when rumors of marital infidelity surfaced. This hour, we’ll talk about how that story changed the way we think about politicians with Yahoo’s national political columnist Matt Bai, author of All the Truth Is Out: The Week Politics Went Tabloid.

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