Sep 21 Arts and Culture IdeaFestival 2016: Surviving In A World Of Uncertainty Jamie Holmes is the author of "Nonsense: The Power of Not Knowing." He will make a presentation at the festival on Wednesday, Sept. 28. By Rick Howlett Sep 21 Arts and Culture IdeaFestival 2016: Surviving In A World Of Uncertainty Rick Howlett
Sep 21 Arts and Culture Sebastian Junger On The Ancient Human Preference For Community Junger’s latest work, “Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging,” explores tribal sentiment and the idea that for some, war feels better than peace. By Bill Burton Sep 21 Arts and Culture Sebastian Junger On The Ancient Human Preference For Community Bill Burton
Sep 20 Arts and Culture Roy Blount Jr. On Language And ‘Saving Room For Pie’ Blount has written 23 books and hundreds of articles. He's charmed countless fans with his writing and appearances on NPR’s “Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!" By Bill Burton Sep 20 Arts and Culture Roy Blount Jr. On Language And 'Saving Room For Pie' Bill Burton
Sep 17 Education How College Aid Is Like A Bad Coupon Sociologist Sara Goldrick-Rab's new book, "Paying The Price," makes a fresh argument for free college. By Anya Kamenetz, NPR Sep 17 Education How College Aid Is Like A Bad Coupon Anya Kamenetz, NPR
Sep 15 Arts and Culture In Her Latest Book, Ronni Lundy Sends Love Letter To Appalachia Lundy’s latest book is called “Victuals.” It highlights long cherished recipes of Appalachia and the stories of the people who created them. By Bill Burton Sep 15 Arts and Culture In Her Latest Book, Ronni Lundy Sends Love Letter To Appalachia Bill Burton
Sep 14 Arts and Culture LISTEN: Author Erik Reece Explores The ‘Perfect Community’ In his new book, “Utopia Drive: A Road Trip Through America’s Most Radical Idea,” Reece takes the reader through 10 Utopian communities. By Bill Burton Sep 14 Arts and Culture LISTEN: Author Erik Reece Explores The 'Perfect Community' Bill Burton
Jul 13 Environment Author Richard Louv On Rebuilding Connections Between Kids And Nature The author has written three books -- all focusing on reconnecting children with nature -- an essential bond that he says is being lost. By Erica Peterson Jul 13 Environment Richard Louv On Rebuilding Connections Between Kids And Nature Erica Peterson
Jun 15 Arts and Culture Kentucky Native Uses Experience As DEA Agent For Debut Novel J. Todd Scott spent 20 years investigating international maritime smuggling, domestic meth labs, and Mexican cartels. His book is called "The Far Empty." By Bill Burton Jun 15 Arts and Culture Ky. Native Uses Experience As DEA Agent For Debut Novel Bill Burton
Jun 9 Commentary Review: McConnell’s Engaging ‘The Long Game’ Still Comes Up Short In 278 pages, this breezy memoir is easy reading. As someone who knows McConnell and has closely followed his long career, it has its rewarding moments. By Keith Runyon Jun 9 Commentary Review: McConnell's 'The Long Game' Comes Up Short Keith Runyon
Jun 7 Politics Louisville Lawmaker Jim Wayne Pens First Novel Wayne’s novel,"The Unfinished Man" tells the story of a priest wrestling with the wounds of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of a member of the clergy. By Ryland Barton Jun 7 Politics Louisville Lawmaker Jim Wayne Pens First Novel Ryland Barton
Jun 6 Arts and Culture Exploring The Friendship Between Muhammad Ali And Malcolm X Author Johnny Smith said it wasn’t always easy to find information about interactions between the two men. By Bill Burton Jun 6 Arts and Culture Exploring The Friendship Between Ali And Malcolm X Bill Burton
May 23 Arts and Culture Author Geoff Dyer On Blurring The Lines Between Fiction And Non-Fiction Author Geoff Dyer’s latest work is “White Sands: Experiences from the Outside World.” It’s a collection of stories about pilgrimages. By Bill Burton May 23 Arts and Culture Geoff Dyer: Blurring The Lines Between Fiction And Non-Fiction Bill Burton
May 13 Arts and Culture Weekend Arts Roundup: Stop, Look, And Listen To Louisville Art Sanford Biggers’ 'Laocoon' is at U of L's Cressman Center for Visual Arts. Biggers' work deals with racial and social issues. By Ashlie Stevens May 13 Arts and Culture Weekend Arts: Stop, Look, And Listen Ashlie Stevens
Apr 21 Arts and Culture In New Book, Author Darrin Lunde Explores Roosevelt And Naturalism His love of natural history drew him to write,“The Naturalist: Theodore Roosevelt, a Lifetime of Exploration, and the Triumph of American Natural History.” By Bill Burton Apr 21 Arts and Culture New Book Explores Theodore Roosevelt And Naturalism Bill Burton
Apr 20 Arts and Culture Former Courier-Journal Reporter Chronicles History Of Public Hospitals In New Book In his new book, former Courier-Journal reporter Mike King tells of the long history of public hospitals in America, including Louisville’s Marine Hospital. By Bill Burton Apr 20 Arts and Culture New Book Details History Of Public Hospitals Bill Burton