Exploration

Explorations – January 4, 2005

Robert Ehrlich, author of Eight Preposterous Propositions: From the Genetics of Homosexuality to the Benefits of Global Warming. Also, the top 10 space travel stories of 2004, including the future of space tourism; Cassini’s mission to Saturn; The future of “Star Wars”; extra-solar planets, black holes, asteroids, and the possibility of discovering life on other … Continued


The Morning Show

The Morning Show – January 3, 2005

7:00 amUkrainian Elections. Aurel Braun, Professor of Political Scienceand International Relations at the University of Toronto. 7:30 am Christina Desser, and Mark Shapiro contributors to the anthology, Living With the Genie: Essays on Technology and the Quest for Human Mastery. 8:00 am An Astronomical News Roundup, new galaxies discovered, near-Earth asteroid, with Neil deGrasse Tyson … Continued


APEX Express

APEX Express – December 30, 2004

We’ll hear about what’s happening in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and India; three out of the many countries devasted by the earthquake and tidal waves that hit Asia. Learn about relief efforts as well as the complex dividing lines in these countries that make relief and recovery complicated. Hear about MC and producer Lyrics Born – … Continued


Flashpoints

Flashpoints – December 28, 2004

We continue our commemorative coverage of late investigative reporter Gary Webb, we are proud to present again a forum that was recorded with Gary Webb and Martha Hani in June of 1997 to celebrate the debut of his book Dark Alliance. The interview was conducted on stage with Flashpoints executive producer Dennis Bernstein. All this … Continued


Exploration

Explorations – December 28, 2004

Stephen L. Petranek, editor in chief of Discover magazine, looking back at the 10 top science discoveries of 2004. Also, bird flu spreading in Japan; EPA says 223 counties in 20 states are in violation of standards concerning soot; Courts are now ruling on the admissibility of evidence obtained by brain scans, scientists and ethicists … Continued