Focus on Flowers

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.

A Royal Trio 13.02.2015 9:07 ↓

Music from a trio of composers-Handel, Ariosti, and Bononcini-who worked together at the Royal Academy in 18th century London.

American Yellowwood 12.02.2015 2:00 ↓

This is an adaptable native tree with no serious disease or pest problems and a lovely branching pattern.

Actor Jonathan Banks 08.02.2015 57:30 ↓

Betsy Shepherd interviews Jonathan Banks, who attended Indiana University as an undergraduate and has since made a 40-year career acting in film and television.

Photographer and filmmaker Carolyn Jones 01.02.2015 56:55 ↓

Trish Kerle interviews photographer and filmmaker Carolyn Jones, whose projects point attention towards issues of global concern.

Early Women Garden Photographers 29.01.2015 1:59 ↓

Early women garden photographers created a new art form in the 20th century.

Franklyn Cater and Alexandros Washburn 26.01.2015 58:43 ↓

NPR senior producer Franklyn Cater and former New York City chief urban designer Alexandros Washburn discuss cities in the 21st century. Will Murphy moderates.

The Spirit Of Gambo 24.01.2015 11:07 ↓

The Netherlands-based viol consort play music of Christopher Tye and John Jenkins.

Tall And Thin 22.01.2015 1:59 ↓

I am dreaming this winter of tall, thin trees, ...and these need no trimming.

Diplomat David M. Malone 18.01.2015 57:45 ↓

Sumit Ganguly speaks with David M. Malone, diplomat and author on international security and development.