James Taylor Will Teach you Guitar
James Taylor’s songs are so familiar that they seem to have always existed. Onstage at the New Yorker Festival, in 2010, Taylor peeled back some of his influences—the Beatles, Bach, show tunes, and An...
17 Maj 201932min
What the Constitution Means to the Playwright Heidi Schreck
Few Americans dispute the centrality of the Constitution as a statement of our country’s goals; it is as though holy. But what the Constitution actually means to any two people may differ widely, and ...
14 Maj 201923min
Bill McKibben and Elizabeth Kolbert: Is It Too Late to Save the World?
After years of languishing far down the list of voters’ priorities, climate change has moved to the top of many voters’ concerns, according to a new CNN poll. Now Presidential candidates are competing...
10 Maj 201926min
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Comedian Pete Holmes
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand been fierce on the issue of sexual assault and harassment, especially in the military and government; as a champion of the MeToo movement, she was among the first Democrats ...
3 Maj 201926min
Rhiannon Giddens, Americana’s Queen, Goes Global
By the standards of any musician, Rhiannon Giddens has a twisting and complex path. Trained as an operatic soprano at the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory, Giddens fell almost by chance into the study...
3 Maj 201923min
A New Approach to Dementia Care
In the field of memory care, there is a fierce debate around the question of honesty. Lying can, under certain circumstances, alleviate or avert distress in patients who are suffering from memory loss...
30 Apr 201919min
Julián Castro Is Not Afraid
In a crowded Democratic field, the candidate Julián Castro is eager to stand out. One way he’s tried to do that is by taking on the issue of immigration—a favorite topic of President Donald Trump, and...
26 Apr 201930min
The Green New Deal, and an Unusual Night at the Orchestra
The Green New Deal is coming to the table during the one of the most divisive periods Washington has ever seen. Two advocates of the environmental plan—a young activist championing the cause, and a ve...
23 Apr 201934min
