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Friday, February 6 2015

  • BL Weekend: Schaefer/Schwartz on Bob Dylan; Code-switching; Elder Care February 6, 2015

    ICYMI: 3&nbsp;of our favorite segments from the week. First: John Schaefer and Jonathan Schwartz on the new Bob Dylan album; at 16:15,&nbsp;Code-switching; at&nbsp;32:00, elder care with Ai-jen Poo. (article)

  • Joyce Carol Oates Says Building a Novel Is Like Building a Cathedral February 6, 2015

    In his interview with the acclaimed novelist Joyce Carol Oates, Brian asked if she ever just starts writing before planning her books.&nbsp;She explained her process to us in 45 seconds. (article)

  • The Politics of Measles; Misremembering; Joyce Carol Oates February 6, 2015

    The writer Joyce Carol Oates talks about her new work of fiction. Plus: your calls on a story you mis-remembered; the politics of measles and the vaccine; train accidents; and more. (episode)

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    • Everyday Danger When Rail Meets Road February 6, 2015

      There's been a decline in the number of rail crashes nationwide, but rail crossings can still be really dangerous. What can be learned from Tuesday's Metro-North crash?

    • The Politics of Vaccines February 6, 2015

      Potential 2016 candidates are weighing in on the measles outbreak and on whether vaccinations should be mandatory. We'll look at how&nbsp;what we can learn about them from&nbsp;their statements.

    • Nordic Track to Paradise? February 6, 2015

      Norway, Denmark, and Sweden have a rep for being great places to live, but do they deserve the hype? Hear the debate, plus an ABBA-free, listener-curated Nordic music playlist!

    • Joyce Carol Oates' Take on Tawana Brawley Case February 6, 2015

      The prolific and acclaimed novelist Joyce Carol Oates has a new book out, and the plot and characters beat a strong-resemblance to the real-life Tawana Brawley story.

    • When You Misremembered Something February 6, 2015

      After Brian Williams' apology for&nbsp;a false re-telling of a story, we're asking for your own mis-remembered stories.&nbsp;Have you ever discovered you were wrong about a story you've told?