First, why did soldiers on the front line of one of the deadliest wars lay down their arms and play soccer with the very men they were supposed to shoot? We’ll revisit the Christmas truce of […]
First, we’ll begin with the surprising ways that Hollywood actors have shaped American politics and who have some of the most groundbreaking and influential on the body politic. This is part two of a two part […]
First, we’ll begin with the surprising ways that Hollywood actors have shaped American politics and who have some of the most groundbreaking and influential on the body politic. [ dur: 28 mins. ] Professor Steven Ross, […]
First, the dark side of Uber, AirBnB and the rest of the so called “sharing economy”. We speak with Steven Hill, a senior fellow at the New America Foundation. [ dur: 30 mins. ] Steven Hill […]
First, Will Allen talks about the Good Food Revolution, a movement dedicated to equitable and sustainable food, and creating just world, one food secure community at a time. [ dur: 26 mins. ] Will Allen, author, […]
First, beyond ending war what does it take to make a lasting quality peace? [ dur: 28 mins. ] Peter Wallensteen is professor of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University, Sweden. He is also a […]
First we look at art as an act of resistance and as a weapon to counter oppression and violence. [ dur: 28 mins. ] Mark LeVine is a professor of history at the University of California, […]
First we discuss with Tom Standage, the role of food in history- as a weapon of war, of empire and of building societies.[ dur: 21 mins. ] For a transcript of this interview, please visit: TheBigQ Tom […]
First, how much does biology effect the propensity for violence? We are joined by Adrian Raine, author of, Anatomy of Violence: The Biological Roots of Crime. [ dur: 28 mins. ] Adrian Raine is Professor of […]
First, can new media change power relations? We speak with Rory O’Connor. [ dur: 27 mins. ] Rory O’Connor is an author, filmmaker and journalist. He is the author of “Friends, Followers and the Future: How […]