The latest weekly news episode (12-31-12) from the number one environmental lobbyist non-profit is followed by a short Freakonomics comment, "Why is American food so bad?" Then EarthSky22 ("Science and music from Austin, TX") contemplates the origin and future of life--all in 22 minutes! Finally, in the TED Talks series, Graham Hill explores how to have less stuff AND more happiness.
From Public Radio International: "Season's Griot 2011," a Kwanzaa celebration focusing this year on PEACE. ["Parent Connection" with host Margaret King Ahmed will return to this slot on the 4th Monday in January, 2012.]
Host David Twichell interviews Paul Von Ward, an independent scholar, author and ordained Baptist minister. His book, “We Have Never Been Alone: A History of Extraterrestrial Intervention," explores the ancient astronaut theory, world religions, and cultural myths to demonstrate their connection with today’s UFO phenomenon. Mr. Ward has graduate degrees in government and psychology from Harvard and Florida State University, and for three decades has served as a U.S. naval officer, U.S. diplomat, and international educator.
Ned Apigian, Dearborn Heights council person, talks with the current Dearborn Heights City Assessor, Barbara McDermott; the City Comptroller, Vince Macari; and the Human Resources Director, Elizabeth Sobota-Perry for a "Financial Analysis of the Future of the City."
The University of Michigan-Dearborn's Environmental Interpretive Center is featured, as an ideal real-world science resource for students and their parents. Guests are: David Susko, Director of EIC, and Julie Craves, Supervisor of Avian Research at Rouge River Bird Observatory. Host: Margaret King Ahmed.
This week we feature (1) TED Talks: Charlie Todd on the shared experience of absurdity [sorry, originally a VIDEO presentation--just listen carefully and IMAGINE], (2) MonsterTalk: Paranormality (Psychic Dogs, Ghosts, & Silly Voices): an interview with Richard Wiseman, and (3) a short Freakonomics [Stephen J. Dubner] report on "Unnatural Turkeys." Happy Thanksgiving!
Interviews with Scott Craig, candidate for Dearborn Heights city council in Nov. 8 election, and Diane Green, HFCC Associate Dean of the Counseling Division.