Gary Lachman was a founding member of the rock group Blondie. Since leaving the group, Lachman has become a respected author about philosophy. Dan Skinner talks with Lachman about his book, Jung the Mystic: The Esoteric Dimensions of Carl Jung’s Life and Teachings. Jung downplayed his interest and theories about after-death survival, clairvoyance, and synchronicity so that his work in mainstream psychiatry would be taken seriously. However his esoteric beliefs have gained him popularity in today’s alternative spiritual culture.
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October 11, 2010 · Dan Skinner talks with author and cooking teacher Nancie McDermott about Southern Pies: A Gracious Plenty of Pie Recipes, from Lemon Chess to Chocolate Pecan. McDermott talks about the sweet, rich history behind the deserts, including George Washington Carver’s recipe for sweet potato pie. The book contains 60 recipes for both old-school and new-fangled pies for bakers of all skill levels. More information is available at nanciemcdermott.com.
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The search for Immortality has fascinated humanity for ages. Dan Skinner talks with Greg Critser about his book Eternity Soup: Inside The Quest to End Aging. Critser is a science and medical journalist who has written for the LA Times, the Times of London and the New York Times. In his latest book, he examines the sociological impact of a growing elderly population and reviews current research on aging including work being done at the Barshop Institute in San Antonio. Comments from Dr. Steven Austad about research at the Institute are also featured in the interview.
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