
Poker: Skill or luck?
A Phd. in statistics explains why poker is primarily a game of skill.


Terry Jones on ‘Eric the Pirate’
Monty Python member Terry Jones on writing, directing, and starring in ‘Eric the Viking’.

James Moody
Jazz saxophonist and singer James Moody on recording ‘Moody’s Mood for Love’, the jazz classic based on ‘I’m in the Mood for Love’.



Sam Harris says there is no free will
Sam Harris doesn’t believe we have free will. He explains why,

Charles Duhigg: The Power of Habit
Journalist Charles Duhigg on how so many of our daily activities are mindless habits. But good habits can be encouraged and bad habits can be discouraged.

Brene’ Brown: The Power of Vulnerability
Brene’ Brown on wny courage comes from vulnerability.

Hannah Rosin: The End of Men (and the rise of women)
Ten years ago Hannah Rosin wrote of the end of men and the rise of women. Is it true today? Was it ever?


Cheryl Strayed on ‘Wild’
A 2012 interview with Cheryl Strayed shortly after her memoir ‘Wild’ was published. She talks about her advice column and her excitement about the Reese Witherspoon film that came out in 2014.
