Arts Dec 20 This comedy duo makes philosophy fun. Here are 5 books to read now By Gabriela Martinez, Gretchen Frazee
Arts Jul 31 Watch 6:51 The problem with fear in politics Philosopher Martha Nussbaum wrote her latest book, “The Monarchy of Fear,” to better understand the 2016 election. She tells Jeffrey Brown that when fear gets into the mix, we fail to work out actual problems.
Health Feb 04 Watch 7:39 Amid death’s throes, young doctor examines life for meaning By age 36, neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi had earned five degrees across various fields and was at the end of a residency at Stanford. Then he was diagnosed with lung cancer, a disease that killed him 22 months later. Facing death,… By PBS News Hour
Jun 19 Watch David Rothenberg Jams with the Cicadas David Rothenberg takes his clarinet out to the park to play music with the cicadas.
Jul 12 Watch Ray Kurzweil on Bringing Back the Dead An interview with futurist Ray Kurzweil on the possibility of bringing back the dead.
May 25 Watch ‘The Swerve’: When an Ancient Text Reaches Out and Touches Us 'The Swerve': When an Ancient Text Reaches Out and Touches Us… Continue watching
Jan 26 Watch Despite Bipartisan Push, Parties’ Differences Linger Over Spurring Growth Republicans and Democrats agree on the need for growth -- but seem to perpetually disagree on how it can be achieved. Ray Suarez takes a closer look at the debate and the differences with Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and Douglas… Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch Married Authors Explore Politics, Philosophy Behind Happiness Jeffrey Brown talks to authors and spouses Derek and Sissela Bok, married to each other for 55 years, about their new books exploring the politics and the philosophy of happiness. Continue watching
Sep 04 Conversation: Matthew Crawford, Author of ‘Shop Class as Soulcraft’ By Arts Desk Friday on the NewsHour, Jeffrey Brown spoke with philosopher and motorcycle-repair shop owner Matthew Crawford about his book, "Shop Class as Soulcraft."… Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch The Value of Work in ‘Shop Class as Soulcraft’ Jeffrey Brown speaks with philosopher, author and motorcycle-repair shop owner Matthew B. Crawford about the fulfillment found in building and fixing things, which he details in the new book "Shop Class as Soulcraft."… Continue watching