Childhood is surreal. Why shouldn’t children’s books be? In this whimsical talk, award-winning author Mac Barnett speaks about writing that escapes the page, art as a doorway to wonder — and what real kids say to a fictional whale.
Planet Money Imagine you could call up a friend and say, “Meet me at the bar and tell me what’s going on with the economy.” Now imagine that’s actually a fun evening. Welcome to Planet Money. The Economy Explained.
Each two-minute vignette of Dan Roberts’ A Moment in Time is a brief and compelling journey into the past. Listen on Soundcloud. Visit the website.
American wolf: a true story of survival and obsession in the West / Nate Blakeslee The enthralling story of the rise and reign of O-Six, the celebrated Yellowstone wolf, and the people who loved or feared her Before men ruled the earth, there were wolves. Once abundant in North America,
How I Built This with Guy Raz : NPR Guy Raz dives into the stories behind some of the world’s best known companies. How I Built This weaves a narrative journey about innovators, entrepreneurs and idealists—and the movements they built. Check out his How I Built This book.