Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Radiolab

"Radiolab believes your ears are a portal to another world. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience. Big questions are investigated, tinkered with, and encouraged to grow. Bring your curiosity, and we'll feed it with possibility."
A good friend recently introduced me to Radiolab and I can't stop thinking about it. It's a live streaming show from WNYC and definitely one of the best public radio programs I have ever heard. The concept of the show is fantastically simple; they take an idea/theory/culturalism/whatever and have experts explain it from the points of varied scholarly fields. I can't even begin to do the show justice but I swear your mind will be blown if you give it a listen. Show topics range from parasites, laughter, race, to the musical qualities of language. I suggest going for a drive or sitting outside with a cup of coffee and giving your undivided attention; you won't be disappointed.

Radiolab New York has an online podcast.

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