Stuart Kelter interviews Kelly Drew, a professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks and the Director for Transformative Research in Metabolism, whose lab focuses on hibernation biology. Inspired by the hibernation talents of the arctic ground squirrel, Kelly studies how its biology protects the brain as it goes in and out of hibernation. The work, as documented by extensive publications in professional research journals, has potential practical applications in extending the protection of the brains of patients in in medically-induced comas. And, further in the future, Kelly’s work is relevant to the necessity of hibernation — or suspended animation — in astronauts traveling to Mars.
I was 13 or 14 years old when I came to the realization that tennis is way cheaper than golf. So, I haven’t spent much time in golf clubhouses. But, I’m certainly aware that those connected to country clubs have a well-earned reputation for racism and sexism.
The Augusta National Golf Course, where the Masters is played every year, didn’t admit its first black member until 1990 and its first female member until 2012. And so, it’s not surprising that when Las Cruces had a country club, it had a similar history. Shirley and Walt speak with CW Ward, coach and president of the Las Cruces Soccer Association, about the World Cup. The final match will he held on Sunday, December 18, between Argentina and defending world champions, France.
Shirley and Walt speak with former U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman about his new book, Breakdown: Lessons For A Congress In Crisis, which discusses the obstacles he encountered while serving in the Senate from 1983 to 2013, and his proposals to improve Congress.
Walt and Shirley speak with Rob Bauer III, owner of Toucan Market, about food prices and supplies to help with planning for holiday feasts
 Lisa Lucca talks with Borderland author Alan D Morgan about his sci-fi book, the virtual reality game he is developing, and escapism in our culture.
This episode of Think Again brings a thought provoking conversation with Mick Harris, son of host, Randy Harris. In an unscripted, spontaneous conversation, Harris the Younger opens an unexpected inquiry into parenting. The exploration ranges across his experience of being parented, and his father's experience of parenting him, and more.
As a young man considering becoming a parent himself, Mick shares some of his thoughts, feelings, and perceptions. He mentions a book he finds valuable, "Notes to Myself" by Hugh Prather. This father and son exploration may point to some meaningful evaluations of what it means to be a parent - a profound aspect of the human experience. Attorneys seeking to overturn the will of voters who approved a constitutional amendment in 2020 reforming the state Public Regulation Commission had to make two conflicting arguments.
The first was that voters weren’t bright enough to read the amendment and understand that it would result in PRC members being appointed and not elected. The second was that voters are the only ones bright enough to be entrusted with the task of selecting utility regulators. Peter and Walt speak with writer and Vietnam veteran, Bob Worthington, who has written three books about his war experience. He will talk about his latest book, The Making of an Army Psychologist: From Fighting in Vietnam to Treating Fellow Veterans, Saturday, December 10, at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.
Peter and Walt interview, Timothy Cleveland, chair of the philosophy department at NMSU, who has written a new book on how literature and art contribute to the field of philosophy.
Walt and Peter talk to Jo Ruprecht and Las Cruces City Councilor Becky Corran about the proposed demolition of the old Las Cruces Country Club Clubhouse, which was designed by Henry C. Trost.
Walt and Peter talked with writer and Vietnam veteran Bob Worthington, who has written three books about his war experience. He will talk about his latest book Saturday at the Branigan Library.
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