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This hour, a look at the hidden language of finger gestures, the future of Braille, and the joys and challenges of animating fingers for the movies. -
This hour, we take your calls 鈥� about whatever you want to talk about. -
Can you recall a teacher who changed your life? This hour, Sarah Ruhl, author of 鈥淟essons from My Teachers,鈥� joins us to reflect on the mentors who shape us long after the bell rings. -
This hour, our conversation with the star of 鈥楢n American Werewolf in London鈥� and 鈥楢fter Hours,鈥� the director of 鈥楶ractical Magic鈥� and 鈥楯oan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold鈥�: Griffin Dunne. -
On this episode of Audacious, meet birder, Peter Kaestner! He discovered a new bird species, and became the first person to catalogue 10,000 birds! -
This hour, it鈥檚 our tribute to flies. Plus a look at David Cronenberg鈥檚 1986 remake of, you guessed it: 鈥楾he Fly.鈥� -
This hour, a look at what robots are and how humans have thought about robots throughout history. -
This hour on The Colin McEnroe Show, we look at examples of utopian communities from around the world. -
President Trump wants to reopen the notorious maximum security prison known as Alcatraz. But why? This hour, the past, present, and future (?) of Alcatraz. -
On this episode of Audacious, giving isn鈥檛 just for the rich. You鈥檒l meet people who prove that everyday generosity can be radical, joyful, and deeply human. -
The library launched a new essay contest in partnership with the Westport Center for Senior Activities and Meryl Moss Media, inviting local residents 60 years-old and up to explore Robinson鈥檚 enduring impact. -
This hour on The Colin McEnroe Show, we talk about the role of experts throughout society. Plus, we learn how to master a skill, and the joy of trying.
