May 8th, 2005 · Linda Ellerbee, self-described "recovering journalist," has written a memoir that's also a bit of a travel guide. And it's about food, too. Ellerbee's new book is Take Big Bites: Adventures Around the World and Across the Table.
May 6th, 2005 · Called one of the greatest improvisers in the history of jazz, Jarrett was famous for his wildly passionate solo recitals. Beginning in 1996 and continuing for about four years, he stopped performing and recording because of chronic fatigue syndrome. He is now recovered. His new album Radiance is his solo improvised concert. This interview was originally broadcast on Sept. 11, 2000.
Apr 8th, 2005 · Terri Schiavo died last week, nearly two weeks after her feeding tube was removed. In this hour, we'll talk about the legal, medical and ethical lessons learned from the Terri Schiavo case. What does this case mean for future end-of-life decisions, and what can you do to ensure that your decisions about treatment are honored? Plus, is removing a feeding tube different from stopping other life-prolonging treatments? And how do doctors determine when there's no chance of recovering brain function?
Mar 24th, 2005 · A dinosaur bone recently discovered in Montana appears to contain some of the animal's blood vessels and other soft tissues. The bone came from a T. Rex that died some 70 million years ago, and its tissues should be long gone by now. The technique used in this discovery might help find more ancient tissue from long-extinct animals.
Mar 12th, 2005 · In 1990, 13 valuable works of art were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. The case became an obsession for detective Harold Smith, who recently died. Filmmaker Rebecca Dreyfus discusses her documentary, Stolen, which seeks to help recover the art.
Mar 1st, 2005 · In Thailand, more than 5,300 bodies have been recovered from areas affected by the deadly Indian Ocean tsunami. Doualy Xaykaothao has an update on recovery efforts on the resort island of Phuket.
Jan 27th, 2005 · Brian Byrnes reports from Buenos Aires about Argentina's attempts to clear its massive foreign debt as the country recovers from its recent political and economic crisis. He profiles Daniel Occhipinti, the owner of a small furniture business, who is cautiously optimistic that the nation's economy will continue to improve.
Jan 12th, 2005 · Efforts are under way to ensure counseling for those affected by the tsunami disaster, but researchers say many victims will recover on their own in time. Stephen Smith of American RadioWorks reports.