Shahzeen Attari and Jonathan Bloom
e psychology of resource use. Her work identifies factors that promote resource conservation and sustainabili
Apr 19, 2015•53 min
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Earth Day
We should ask questions before we purchase our plants this spring. It's important to know whether pesticides that put our bees at risk have been used.
Apr 16, 2015•2 min
Missa Brevis
We're showcasing early religious music in some of its shortest forms.
Apr 13, 2015•59 min
Il Medico Della Peste
Lawson reads her poems "Il Medico Della Peste: The Bearer of Bad News," "Santa Margherita" and "Palazzo Grassi."
Apr 12, 2015•6 min
NPR National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson
WFIU Senior News Editor Gretchen Frazee interviews veteran NPR news reporter and analyst Mara Liasson.
Apr 12, 2015•52 min
New Music for Ancient Instruments
Bernard Foccroulle plays his own compositions for historical organs.
Apr 10, 2015•7 min
The Passion Of Alice Waters
Because Earth Day is coming up, let’s pay homage to Alice Waters.
Apr 09, 2015•2 min
American Gospel
Indiana poet David Watters reads "Little Forget-You-Not," "Stillborn," "American Gospel," "Don't Ask," and "The Great Distances."
Apr 05, 2015•5 min
Foreign Correspondent Elaine Monaghan
Patrick O’Meara speaks with Elaine Monaghan—reporter, writer, and professor of practice at IU’s Media School.
Apr 05, 2015•53 min
Fragrance In Our Gardens
Scientists have found odor receptors in nearly every organ in the human body!
Apr 02, 2015•2 min
Documentary Filmmaker Steve James
Steve James is a film producer and director of documentaries, including the award-winning Hoop Dreams and Stevie.
Mar 29, 2015•55 min
Music For Christian Holy Week
We’re exploring music for the Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services leading up to Easter.
Mar 27, 2015•59 min
Winston Churchill's Love Of Nature
I love the informality of Churchill’s flower paintings, with simple vases containing bunches of garden blooms.
Mar 26, 2015•2 min
Cognitive Philosopher John Searle
Will Murphy speaks with John Searle, who is known for his contributions to the philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and social philosophy.
Mar 22, 2015•59 min
Japanese Tree Lilac
Japanese Tree Lilac is a useful, adaptable ornamental tree.
Mar 19, 2015•2 min
Carolina Silverbell Tree
Carolina Silverbells used to be hard to find and were rarely seen in home gardens, but now I'm determined to find one!
Mar 12, 2015•2 min
Pianist and Composer Jean-Louis Haguenauer
Joe Goetz interviews pianist Jean-Louis Haguenaure, renowned interpreter of the French repertoire who is currently recording Debussy's complete piano music.
Mar 12, 2015•59 min
Hidden Treasures Of Italy
The violin in Italy: an exploration through the music of Vivaldi and other lesser known composers from the Italian violin school.
Mar 06, 2015•17 min
Japanese Snowbell Tree
This tree has multi-seasonal interest with attractive branching and lovely pink blooms in the spring.
Mar 05, 2015•2 min
Stephanie Coontz and Amy Bentley
Yaël Ksander speaks with family studies historian Stephanie Coontz, and Annie Corrigan speaks with food historian Amy Bentley.
Mar 01, 2015•59 min
Say Who? Mikolaj Zielenski
Miko?aj Ziele?ski was a minor composer, but nonetheless a good one whose music deserves to be heard more often.
Feb 27, 2015•8 min
Race and Class in Indiana
This special edition of Profiles explores the intersections of race and class, specifically as they pertain to life in south-central Indiana.
Feb 22, 2015•59 min
The Iron Mask
Ensemble La Ninfea finds a structure for both creative musical expression and a platform for a real world cause.
Feb 20, 2015•10 min
My Dear Magnolia Virginiana
Sweetbay Magnolia flowers have a citrusy fragrance that makes me want to sniff them whenever I am nearby.
Feb 19, 2015•2 min
A Royal Trio
Music from a trio of composers-Handel, Ariosti, and Bononcini-who worked together at the Royal Academy in 18th century London.
Feb 13, 2015•9 min
American Yellowwood
This is an adaptable native tree with no serious disease or pest problems and a lovely branching pattern.
Feb 12, 2015•2 min
Actor Jonathan Banks
Betsy Shepherd interviews Jonathan Banks, who attended Indiana University as an undergraduate and has since made a 40-year career acting in film and television.
Feb 08, 2015•58 min
Photographer and filmmaker Carolyn Jones
Trish Kerle interviews photographer and filmmaker Carolyn Jones, whose projects point attention towards issues of global concern.
Feb 01, 2015•57 min
Early Women Garden Photographers
Early women garden photographers created a new art form in the 20th century.
Jan 29, 2015•2 min
Franklyn Cater and Alexandros Washburn
NPR senior producer Franklyn Cater and former New York City chief urban designer Alexandros Washburn discuss cities in the 21st century. Will Murphy moderates.
Jan 26, 2015•59 min
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