The Bell Curve and Its Author, Part I

The Open Mind

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Guest: Murray, Charles

Aired: 01/19/95 | Expires: | Runtime: 28m 05s

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Teacher, teacher...

Randi Weingarten discusses the difficulties faced by teachers and schools.

28:19
Excellent Sheep...or Snakes?

William Deresiewicz elaborates on his critique of the Ivy League and higher education.

26:36
Death Is Different, Part 1

Guest: Turow, Scott

28:07
Death Is Different, Part 2

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28:21
Laboratory of Art

Massey explores art and science as an interdisciplinary laboratory for human advancement.

25:18
The Doctor's Orders

Bill Frist discusses how American health care policy can fuel innovation.

28:28
A Writer's Workshop

Lan Samantha Chang considers the contemporary teaching of prose and poetry.

27:05
Vast Common Good

Newton Minow recounts the history of public television's origins.

27:54
A People's Platform

Taylor argues that media hierarchies are hijacking the populist promise of the Internet.

27:13
Our Political Future

Bill Bradley discusses his prescient past and future advocacy.

28:21

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