Tuesday, November 23, 2010

When bad things happen to good ideas

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"Worst Case Scenario" is an old radio show I loved as a kid. Tom Silver, the host, is interviewing Arthur Köeppler, a leading expert on traffic safety.

"Bring Your Cousin To Work Day" is Sid Steiber's favorite holiday. He loves it so much, he celebrates it once a week.

"Listener Response" is where we get to hear some of Jonathan's favorite responses to the question he posed last week.

For next week’s question, Jonathan talks with Israeli physicist, Jonathan Devor, about the likelihood of audio fossils dating back as far as ancient Egypt. And then he poses the following question: "If you could hear any sound that was generated in the last 5,000 years, what would that sound be, and why?" The number to call in with your response is: 617-866-8000. Thanks for listening.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

The Work Force

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In this episode I deal with the subject of THE WORK FORCE from three different angles; I talk to many hardworking Americans with "thankless jobs." I also asked my old friend Sandy Briscoe -- the British naturalist -- for a letter of recommendation to Cornell Medical School where I have been offered a teaching positiion. And finally, I reflect on a time when I was the principal at my daughter's high school -- a truly thankless job. I also pose the following question: If someone was to offer to donate $10,000 to your campaign, would you: a) accept the money, b) point out that you are not running for office, or c) say something else. I would like to know. Please leave me a message at 617 866-8000.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Women's Lib and Pop Music

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Where do I start? Thanks for your patience. In this episode I have strayed from my usual format because of an interview I did with singer/feminist Helen Reddy. We met years ago in NYC and I interviewed her for my old radio show, "Peas in the Pod." Listening to this latest recording, I was surprised how much and yet how little has changed.

When I do episode 26, I will return to my older format. I'm in it for the long haul.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Growing Up Franklin (Ben Jr.) and My Jewish Roots

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In this episode, I explore my Jewish roots, tracing all the way back to New York City in 1959. I am also proud to introduce "America's Next Top Optician". At least once a week, I pretend that Benjamin Franklin was my dad. Now you get to hear how that works....It works for me.