Healing Hurt People from WHYY's Voices in the Family

In a city like Philadelphia, emergency room staff handle a never-ending onslaught of shooting and stabbing victims. For many victims, the violence that brought them to the hospital is a constant presence. Often, a violent incident leads to more violence. A Philadelphia program called "Healing Hurt People" tries to offer emotional support and resources after a violent attack. It is run by the Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice at Drexel University, and guest host Maiken Scott will talk with leading staff from the center. Our guests are Sandra Bloom, Theodore Corbin, and John Rich. Sandra L. Bloom, M.D. is an internationally recognized expert on trauma, and co-author of "Bearing Witness: Violence and Collective Responsibility". Dr. Theodore Corbin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Drexel University College of Medicine. He also serves as the Medical Director of the Healing Hurt People Program. John A. Rich is Professor and Chair of Health Management and Policy at the Drexel University School of Public Health. His recent book about book about urban violence is called "Wrong Place, Wrong Time: Trauma and Violence in the Lives of Young Black Men." Also featured is an article from Health and Science titled, Program offers resources and support to young victims.

Download the WHYY podcast here. See also: Wrong Place, Wrong Time: Trauma and Violence in the Lives of Young Black Men, Getting Played: African American Girls, Urban Inequality, and Gendered Violence, Urban Justice

Cage Completely from WNYC's Soundcheck by listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)

Composer John Cage's experiments with noise and silence divided critics and listeners, but a new biography focuses on the facts of his life. Today, guest host Elliott Forrest of WQXR is joined by the book's author to discuss the details of this 20th century icon. Plus: A look at the long-awaited Broadway debut of "Spider-Man." Also: The band Warpaint has roots in sunny Southern California, but plays a distinctly cool brand of indie rock live in the studio.

Check the webpage out for this particular radio show out, here. See also: The Roaring Silence: John Cage: A Life, John Cage: Composed in America, Merce Cunningham - A Lifetime of Dance

Patti Smith on "Just Kids" from On Point with Tom Ashbrook Podcast

A conversation with the great Patti Smith - godmother of punk, now a National Book Award winner - on art, friendship, and the courage to create. Her memoir is "Just Kids."

You can download the WBUR Radio podcast here. See also: Just Kids, Patti Smith Complete 1975-2006: Lyrics, Reflections & Notes for the Future, Early Work: 1970-1979, Auguries of Innocence: Poems, Land (1975-2002)

John Brandon from PRI: The Sound of Young America

John Brandon is a novelist who was raised on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Citrus County is set in his home state and is his second novel, focusing on a teacher and two middle-schoolers who have their loneliness and status as outsiders in common. The book is part crime novel and part exploration of the adolescent pysche.

Download the podcast here. See also: Citrus County, Arkansas, The Searchers (John Wayne Collection)

The Life and Times of Joe Louis from KERA's Think Podcast

[2010-11-29 13:00:00] What was one early 20th Century athlete's influence on sports, culture and African American hopes for racial equality? We'll find out this hour with biographer Randy Roberts, whose new book is "Joe Louis: Hard Times Man" (Yale, 2010).

You can download the podcast, show here. See also: Joe Louis: Hard Times Man, Papa Jack: Jack Johnson And The Era Of White Hopes, Joe Louis: America's Hero... Betrayed, Joe Louis: Black Champion in White America

Bloomberg Wins Chancellor Fight, But at a Price from News from WNYC New York Public Radio by listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio)

With the issue resolved, the mayor said it’s time to put politics aside in the interest of children. But that might not be so easy, said Joyce Purnick, a former New York Times columnist who wrote a book about Bloomberg called “Money, Power and Politics.” "I think he ultimately got what he wanted, so I’d have to call it a win," said Purnick. "But he lost some credibility, he was embarrassed and I think that his reputation for being out of touch and being an elitist was reinforced by the way he handled this." And while Bloomberg got his choice of chancellor, his education record is still the subject of great debate. High school graduation rates did increase, as have scores on state math and reading tests. But the pass rate on those tests fell tremendously this year after the state raised the bar, acknowledging its exams had gotten too easy. That all happened under the leadership of departing chancellor Joel Klein, a lawyer who also needed a state waiver because of his slim experience in education.

The NPR podcast on this story can be found here. See also: Bloomberg by Bloomberg, Mike Bloomberg: Money, Power, Politics, Chart Patterns (Bloomberg Market Essentials: Technical Analysis) (Bloomberg Financial)

The Daily Show - November 29, 2010 - Judah Friedlander

Judah Friedlander Episode #15150 In "How to Beat Up Anybody," Judah Friedlander demonstrates an air attack on Bigfoot and explains why everyone needs to levitate. (06:04) Tags: Judah Friedlander, interviews, books, celebrities, TV, martial arts, Bigfoot, fights, weight/obesity, America, North Korea, Kim Jong-il Aired: 11/29/10Viewed: 47,548.

Check the show out here, at TheDailyShow.com. See also: How to Beat Up Anybody: An Instructional and Inspirational Karate Book by the World Champion, 30 Rock and Philosophy: We Want to Go to There (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series), How to Beat Up Anybody: An Instructional and Inspirational Karate Book by the World Champion [Paperback], I'm Not High: (But I've Got a Lot of Crazy Stories about Life as a Goat Boy, a Dad, and a Spiritual Warrior)

The Colbert Report - November 29, 2010 - Dan Savage

November 29, 2010 - Dan Savage Views: 105,692 Aired: 11/29/10 Episode 06150 Stephen tries to convince married couples to breed and gives Dan Savage a wedgie.

View the video of The Colbert Report here. See also: The Commitment: Love, Sex, Marriage, and My Family, Skipping Towards Gomorrah, The Kid: What Happened After My Boyfriend and I Decided to Go Get Pregnant, Savage Love: Straight Answers from America's Most Popular Sex Columnist

Carmine Gallo - The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs from IT Conversations - Tech Nation Podcast

Apple's Steve Jobs has a reputation for innovation, particularly Apple's company slogan of "Think Different". Carmine Gallo wrote a book that reviewed Jobs' presentation secrets and now details his innovation secrets. Gallo discusses his book, including the seven points of innovation followed by Steve Jobs. Gallo also talks about the thought process that led to this follow-up to his previous successful book.

Download the podcast here. See also: The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience, 10 Simple Secrets of the World's Greatest Business Communicators, Fire Them Up!: 7 Simple Secrets to Inspire Colleagues, Customers, and Clients; Sell Yourself, Your Vision, and Your Values; Communicate with Charisma and Confidence

Dan Savage on It Gets Better from WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show by listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)

Dan Savage, author of the syndicated sex-advice column "Savage Love," discusses his "It Gets Better" campaign, which gathers videos of encouragement for LGBT youths.

Download the podcast here. See also: The Commitment: Love, Sex, Marriage, and My Family, Skipping Towards Gomorrah, The Kid: What Happened After My Boyfriend and I Decided to Go Get Pregnant, Savage Love: Straight Answers from America's Most Popular Sex Columnist

Beyond 4'33" from WNYC's Soundcheck by listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)

“Begin Again,” a new biography of John Cage, takes a comprehensive look at the experimental artist. Instead of critiquing his music, author Kenneth Silverman recounts the composer’s life, work ethic and personal relationships. Silverman joins guest host Elliott Forrest to talk about this in-depth excavation.

Download the podcast here. See also: Edgar A. Poe: Mournful and Never-ending Remembrance, Houdini!!!: The Career of Ehrich Weiss, The Life and Times of Cotton Mather

Renting vs. Owning Homes from Money File - Nightly Business Report | PBS

With lots of foreclosures and low home prices author Ramit Sethi thinks renting is a better option.

Download the podcast of the NBR show here. See also: I Will Teach You To Be Rich, Recruit or Die: How Any Business Can Beat the Big Guys in the War for Young Talent, Ramit Sethi

The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics from PRI: Science and Creativity from Studio 360 by interact@pri.org

When science fiction was just catching on in the early 20th century, writers looked to the field of quantum mechanics for ideas. They sensationalized scientific advancements and sparked public fear. Physics professor James Kakalios — author of The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics — tells Kurt about the science behind death rays and atomic radiation.

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Shorts: Secrets of Success from WNYC's Radio Lab by listenerservices@wnyc.org (Jad Abumrad & Robert Krulwich)

Robert and Malcolm Gladwell duke it out over questions of luck, talent, passion, and success.

Download the podcast here. See also: Outliers: The Story of Success, What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures, The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

"Higher Learning" from Newsweek by Joel Schectman

For more than two decades, as the cost of college has climbed at twice the rate of inflation, critics have argued that bloated bureaucracies, overpaid faculty, and unnecessary amenities are inflating tuition. Yet in a new book—Why Does College Cost So Much?—economists Robert Archibald and David Feldman argue that college isn’t actually overpriced. The reason: although the total cost of attending an in-state, four-year public university has nearly doubled to $16,140 since 2000, the benefits that come with it have increased considerably, too. Indeed, over the same time period, the difference in wages between those who attend college and those who don’t has climbed by 20 percent. Yet in the aftermath of the recession, a more important question is who’s losing out in the process? Even though aid packages have risen by more than 50 percent since 2000, one recent study found that college enrollment could fall by 3.6 percent due to the housing bust, which has made it harder for families to finance their children’s education.

Read the full Newsweek article here. See also: Tuition Rising: Why College Costs So Much, With a new preface, Going Broke by Degree: Why College Costs Too Much, Why Does College Cost So Much? [Hardcover]

Tales from 'The Great Migration' from The Takeaway: Story of the Day by feedback@thetakeaway.org (Public Radio International and WNYC Radio)

The massive migration of black Americans from the South to the North in the early part of last century changed the social and cultural landscape of America forever. Six million African Americans eventually left the South around 1920. Before then, 90 percent of all African Americans lived in the south. By 1970, nearly half lived elsewhere in the country. Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson wrote a more comprehensive history of this mass movement…to remind all of us that it continued well through the civil rights movement. Her book is called The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration. (This interview originally aired September 15, 2010.)

Listen to the full Takeaway podcast here. See also: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration, The Grace of Silence: A Memoir, The Promised Land: The Great Black Migration and How It Changed America, 12 Million Black Voices