Law
'Stop And Frisk' Works, But It's Problematic
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May 16, 2012
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At 96, Historian Lewis Reflects On 'A Century'
()Over his long academic career, Bernard Lewis has arguably become the world's greatest historian of the Middle East. Now, at 96, Lewis turns his attention inward in a memoir that looks back on his life, work and legacy. NPR's Neal Conan talks with Lewis about his new book, Notes on a Century.
Coming Up Wednesday, May 16th: Political Junkie Ken Rudin returns in our first hour. And in our second hour, Suleika Jauoad's story of facing cancer in her twenties. Find out more on Facebook around noon the day of the show.
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'Be Richer' By Learning From Parents' Mistakes
May 3, 2012 New college graduates face a sluggish economy, bleak job prospects and mountains of student loan debt. To make matters worse, many are clueless about managing their personal finances. Zac Bissonnette, author of How to Be Richer, Smarter, and Better-Looking Than Your Parents, shares his tips.
Around the Nation
1 World Trade Center: Filling The 'Void In The Sky'
May 3, 2012 After the attacks that felled the twin towers, many said it was the end of an era for skyscrapers. But 1 World Trade Center has now surpassed the Empire State Building as New York's tallest. David Childs, architect and designer of the new tower, discusses why we're so fascinated by tall buildings.
Education
The 10 Things You Won't Hear At Commencement
May 2, 2012 Charles Wheelan is sick of typical graduation speeches. When he spoke at his alma mater, Dartmouth College, he delivered what he called an "anti-commencement" speech. He packed it with straightforward advice that he wishes someone had given him at graduation, such as "Don't try to be great."
Author Interviews
'Debulked Woman': Ovarian Cancer's Grim Reality
May 1, 2012 Feminist literary scholar Susan Gubar was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer in November 2008. In Memoir of a Debulked Woman, she details — with graphic honesty — the physical and emotional pain, the surgery, chemotherapy, "intestinal disasters" and psychological changes that followed.
