May 21 State of Affairs Some of Our Favorite Nerds Today we're talking about some of our favorite nerds. First we’ll try to decide what exactly classifies one as a nerd. Next we’ll then hear from the always amusing and slightly off-center A.J. Jacobs. Finally we’ll talk with the insightful outlier himself, Malcolm Gladwell. Join us, and take pride in your inner nerd! Related Links: Are You a Nerd? AJ Jacobs Malcolm Gladwell By Laura Ellis May 21 State of Affairs Some of Our Favorite Nerds Laura Ellis
Sep 24 State of Affairs A.J. Jacobs A.J. Jacobs, author of The Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life as an Experiment, takes the idiom “walk a mile in my shoes” to a whole other level. For The Year of Living Biblically, Jacobs strictly followed all the rules of the Old Testament including not wearing clothes of mixed fibers in an effort to understand the Bible. In The Know-It-All, Jacobs attempted to become smarter by reading the encyclopedia from A to Z. He would be the first to tell you it didn’t work. His latest book details other immersive experiences he’s undergone to get to know his subjects better. It’s an unusual approach to journalism and life that has led to telling and often comical insights into who we are and who we could be. Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Sep 24 State of Affairs A.J. Jacobs Laura Ellis