This Think Again conversation features the thoughtful insights of Co-host Keith Whelpley - on the topic of "Aging". As the U.S. elderly population continues to increase in proportion to the whole, considerations of death, what happens after we die, and the matters relating to our "relevance" also seem to be of increasing interest. This particular exploration focuses largely on our ideas of relevance.
Stuart Kelter interviews Stefan Rinke, a professor at the Department of History at the Institute for Latin American Studies and the Friedrich-Meinecke-Institute at the Free University of Berlin. He was awarded the Alzate research award by the Mexican Academy of Sciences, an honorary doctorate by the The National University of General San Martín in Argentina, as well as the Einstein Research Fellowship. His latest book, Conquistadors and Aztecs, was published in German in 2019. The English version, Conquistadors and Aztecs: A History of the Fall of Tenochtitlan is due to be published this year and is the subject of today’s interview.
Elise Brenner, Ph.D. and Nancy Spatz, M.D. co-authored the book, Reiki: A Self-Practice To Live in Peace with Self and Others, published by O-Books, a John Hunt imprint. They joined Rev. Xolani “xk” Kacela for an enlightening conversation about Reiki on Take On Faith. During the interview, Brenner and Spatz, explored Reiki, beginning with its origins in the early 20th century. Also, they talked about its five precepts, how the practice promotes resilience, and how hands-on self-practice heals individuals and the world. Tune in for an enlightening conversation about an amazing book and a restorative spiritual practice.
Las Cruces Bulletin publisher Richard Coltharp and writer Mike Cook recap the week's news and preview some upcoming events as they highlight some of the articles in the latest edition of the newspaper.
Retired NMSU professor and social worker Judy Cicero discussed with Lynn Moorer her novel, The Extraordinary Magic of Everyday Life, which shares the remarkable friendship of three senior women, sparked by the warmth and openness of bag lady and former Viet Nam combat nurse, Dixie Lou, and her soulmate, Jake, a tattered teddy bear. Lisa Lucca and author Laura Davis have an insightful conversation about her books, including her new memoir, The Burning Light of Two Stars, writing as a tool for healing, and all things memory and memoir. Peter and Shirley talked New Mexico water with two well-known experts, Norm Gaume (formerly of the Intrastate Stream Commission) and Dr. Phil King.
Fred Nathan of Think New Mexico discussed the upcoming session of the New Mexico State Legislature, focusing primarily on specific bills that Think New Mexico hopes will pass.
Shirley Baca and Peter Goodman started the show talking about several current topics in the news.
Watching Montana State play in the Football Championship Subdivision national title game Saturday, I wondered if Waded Cruzado was still the president there.
Sure enough, she has been president since 2010, leading the university through significant increases in enrollment and retention; an all-time high in research expenditures; and advances in academic achievement, including three Rhodes Scholars. |
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