Frans de Waal makes his case that primates have emotions

Posted on March 24, 2019 at 4:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Humans have far more in common with chimpanzees and bonobos than you may think — or may want to think....

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"Life And Death In Rikers Island" is a terrifying read

Posted on March 23, 2019 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Dr. Homer Venters’s interview about his new book with Fresh Air is not an easy read. But then again, the...

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New book: High heels aren't just a fashion accessory

Posted on March 22, 2019 at 2:15 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Love them or loathe them, the idea of high heels evoke some sort of emotion in most women, and just...

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"The New Me" is both light and dark workplace reading

Posted on March 21, 2019 at 6:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

If the word “adulting” makes you cringe, then Halle Butler’s The New Me may not be the right novel for...

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Author Q&A: Gregory Ashe

Posted on March 21, 2019 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Mystery, romance, and fantasy author Gregory Ashe's photo and website URL.

Interview with author Gregory Ashe, who writes LGBT / gay friendly mysteries.

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Lawrence Ferlinghetti's thoughts as he approaches 100 years old

Posted on March 20, 2019 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Few of us achieve fame, and few of us live to be one hundred years old. This Sunday, poet Lawrence...

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Author Q&A: Jeffrey K. Walker

Posted on March 20, 2019 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Interview with historical fiction author Jeffrey K. Walker

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How Laurie Halse Anderson processes rape victims' stories

Posted on March 19, 2019 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Since publishing Speak, the young-adult novel that addressed rape head-on, author Laurie Halse Anderson has heard from countless sexual-assault survivors....

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Lindy West on writing a memoir and adapting it for TV

Posted on March 18, 2019 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

If you binged on the new Hulu show Shrill this weekend, you’ll want to check out Ari Shapiro’s interview with...

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New memoir follows priest-turned-professor's faith journey

Posted on March 17, 2019 at 4:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

There’s nothing quite like hands-on experience to reinforce a lesson or a skill. And Barbara Brown Taylor says that’s even...

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