Focus on Flowers

Psalm 127 by Evelyn Reynolds 19.04.2015 5:51 ↓

Reynolds reads her poems "

Shahzeen Attari and Jonathan Bloom 19.04.2015 53:20 ↓

e psychology of resource use. Her work identifies factors that promote resource conservation and sustainabili

Earth Day 16.04.2015 2:00 ↓

We should ask questions before we purchase our plants this spring. It's important to know whether pesticides that put our bees at risk have been used.

Missa Brevis 13.04.2015 58:52 ↓

We're showcasing early religious music in some of its shortest forms.

Il Medico Della Peste 12.04.2015 5:55 ↓

Lawson reads her poems "Il Medico Della Peste: The Bearer of Bad News," "Santa Margherita" and "Palazzo Grassi."

NPR National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson 12.04.2015 51:45 ↓

WFIU Senior News Editor Gretchen Frazee interviews veteran NPR news reporter and analyst Mara Liasson.

New Music for Ancient Instruments 10.04.2015 7:24 ↓

Bernard Foccroulle plays his own compositions for historical organs.

The Passion Of Alice Waters 09.04.2015 2:00 ↓

Because Earth Day is coming up, let’s pay homage to Alice Waters.

American Gospel 05.04.2015 4:58 ↓

Indiana poet David Watters reads "Little Forget-You-Not," "Stillborn," "American Gospel," "Don't Ask," and "The Great Distances."

Foreign Correspondent Elaine Monaghan 05.04.2015 52:59 ↓

Patrick O’Meara speaks with Elaine Monaghan—reporter, writer, and professor of practice at IU’s Media School.

Fragrance In Our Gardens 02.04.2015 2:00 ↓

Scientists have found odor receptors in nearly every organ in the human body!

Documentary Filmmaker Steve James 29.03.2015 54:48 ↓

Steve James is a film producer and director of documentaries, including the award-winning Hoop Dreams and Stevie.

Music For Christian Holy Week 27.03.2015 58:52 ↓

We’re exploring music for the Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services leading up to Easter.

Winston Churchill's Love Of Nature 26.03.2015 2:00 ↓

I love the informality of Churchill’s flower paintings, with simple vases containing bunches of garden blooms.

Cognitive Philosopher John Searle 22.03.2015 58:55 ↓

Will Murphy speaks with John Searle, who is known for his contributions to the philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and social philosophy.

Japanese Tree Lilac 19.03.2015 2:00 ↓

Japanese Tree Lilac is a useful, adaptable ornamental tree.

Carolina Silverbell Tree 12.03.2015 2:00 ↓

Carolina Silverbells used to be hard to find and were rarely seen in home gardens, but now I'm determined to find one!

Pianist and Composer Jean-Louis Haguenauer 12.03.2015 58:54 ↓

Joe Goetz interviews pianist Jean-Louis Haguenaure, renowned interpreter of the French repertoire who is currently recording Debussy's complete piano music.

Hidden Treasures Of Italy 06.03.2015 16:43 ↓

The violin in Italy: an exploration through the music of Vivaldi and other lesser known composers from the Italian violin school.

Japanese Snowbell Tree 05.03.2015 2:00 ↓

This tree has multi-seasonal interest with attractive branching and lovely pink blooms in the spring.

Stephanie Coontz and Amy Bentley 01.03.2015 58:53 ↓

Yaël Ksander speaks with family studies historian Stephanie Coontz, and Annie Corrigan speaks with food historian Amy Bentley.

Say Who? Mikolaj Zielenski 27.02.2015 7:53 ↓

Miko?aj Ziele?ski was a minor composer, but nonetheless a good one whose music deserves to be heard more often.

Race and Class in Indiana 22.02.2015 58:43 ↓

This special edition of Profiles explores the intersections of race and class, specifically as they pertain to life in south-central Indiana.

The Iron Mask 20.02.2015 10:07 ↓

Ensemble La Ninfea finds a structure for both creative musical expression and a platform for a real world cause.

My Dear Magnolia Virginiana 19.02.2015 2:00 ↓

Sweetbay Magnolia flowers have a citrusy fragrance that makes me want to sniff them whenever I am nearby.