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We Play for the Sheer Joy of Play
Katy Bowser Hutson discusses her upcoming book, Play Book; why adults need play; and how play and philosophy are "kissing cousins"
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Russell Smith
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Katy Bowser Hutson
56:59
A Conversation With Debut Novelist Sarah Landenwich
On her book The Fire Concerto; her writing -- and walking -- habits; her persistence in finding an agent; and loving the genius of forgotten female…
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Russell Smith
59:30
Having a Disability Doesn't Mean My Life is Sad
Geoff Cook powers through a challenging illness, two surgeries, a long job search, and moving back home....and keeps going
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Russell Smith
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Geoff Cook
1:18:28
I Want to be the Best Version of Myself
Geoff Cook talks marketing, living with a disability in America, traveling with a wheelchair, and overrated athletes
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Russell Smith
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Geoff Cook
4
51:21
Egyptian-American Author Sherry Shenoda Discusses Her Book of Poetry, Mummy Eaters
On place, identity, language, heritage, desecration...and the special bond between grandmothers and granddaughters
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Russell Smith
1
46:18
The Greatest Soldier Eisenhower Ever Knew
Steven Rabalais examines to stellar life and profound influence of Major General Fox Conner
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Russell Smith
57:19
An Interview With Famed Clothier Herb Melton of the Tom James Company
"I dress up so people see that they matter to me"
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Russell Smith
1
41:35
Ornithologist Sophie Osborn on the Joys, Trials, Trails, and Tears of Saving Endangered Birds
"I always felt like I was doing something of value and importance"
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Russell Smith
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Sophie A. H. Osborn
5
35:39
A Beautiful Conversation With Author and Pediatrician Sherry Shenoda
How her medical work with children impacts her approach to writing, her novel The Lightkeeper, and keeping poetry in our lives
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Russell Smith
2
48:25
A Conversation With Henry Oliver About Late Bloomers
Lessons from people who succeed when no one expects them to
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Russell Smith
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Henry Oliver
1
57:24
An Interview With Yoga Miracle Worker Laurie LeCompte
On her philosophy of teaching, assessing a student's progress, her personal fitness regimen, and pet ferrets
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Russell Smith
2
41:21
A Conversation with Publishing Maverick Ellen Fishbein
At the publishing frontier, fighting fluff, and her “personal bible”
2
1:38:35
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