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  • Book pick: 'Fooling Houdini'
    Kerri's book Pick of the Week is 'Fooling Houdini: Magicians, Mentalists, Math Geeks & the Hidden Power of the Mind' by Alex Stone.The Daily Circuit, July 23, 2012
  • Chef Marcus Samuelsson's love letter to food and family
    In "Yes, Chef," world-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson tells the story of growing up as an adopted Ethiopian boy cooking with his Swedish grandmother. His new memoir is "his love letter to food and family in all its manifestations."The Daily Circuit, July 23, 2012
  • Marlene Zuk on life with 'Six Legs'
    Like many kids, Marlene Zuk spent much of her childhood fascinated by insects, and as she grew up that passion lead her to career in science. Her newest book, "Sex on Six Legs," examines how even the smallest creatures lead complex lives.The Daily Circuit, July 20, 2012
  • St. Paul crime lab under investigation
    The St. Paul Police Department crime lab has been forced to suspend drug testing after allegations that the lab does not follow written procedure when testing for illegal drugs - a move that some say may have comprised evidence.The Daily Circuit, July 19, 2012
  • Friday Roundtable: London Olympics 2012
    This week on the Friday roundtable, the panelists look ahead to the upcoming London Olympic games and discuss the experience of training for - and participating in - the most famous sporting event in the world. What is it like to compete for gold?The Daily Circuit, July 19, 2012
  • Lynn Sherr on why we love to 'Swim'
    Veteran news correspondent Lynn Sherr's new book, "Swim" examines why we love the water - through history, anecdote and Sherr's own quest to swim across the channel separating Asia and Europe.The Daily Circuit, July 18, 2012
  • The eccentricity of the creative mind
    Have you noticed that a lot of the most creative people you know are also a bit eccentric? That's not a coincidence - there's neuroscience that backs it up. From Emily Dickinson to Albert Einstein to Steve Jobs, we look at the link between creativity and eccentricity.The Daily Circuit, July 17, 2012
  • Book pick: 'The Octopus and the Orangutan' by Eugene Linden
    This week, Weber chose "The Octopus and the Orangutan" by Eugene Linden. The book looks at the intelligence -- or lack thereof -- of animals that are widely believed to be the smartest creatures.The Daily Circuit, July 9, 2012
  • Paying for music in the digital age
    NPR intern Emily White recently sparked a heated debate on the station's blog about music consumption in the digital age when she mentioned how little of her music she's actually paid for in her lifetime. What pay model works best for listeners and artists?The Daily Circuit, July 8, 2012
  • An exit interview with Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus' Stan Hill
    This weekend the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus will be in Denver, Colorado for the GALA Chorus festival, which brings together more than 6,000 GLBT singers from across the country. The festival marks the last time Dr. Stan Hill will direct the chorus before he retires at the end of the month.The Daily Circuit, July 5, 2012
  • Book pick: 'From Here to Infinity' by Martin Rees
    While Kerri Miller is out, Tom Weber will continue the book Pick of the Week. His choice this week is 'From Here to Infinity: A Vision for the Future of Science' by Martin Rees.The Daily Circuit, July 2, 2012
  • Dan Ariely on why we lie
    If you think you're an honest person, think again. In his latest book, "The Honest Truth About Dishonesty," Dan Ariely says we are all cheaters. He'll explain research that proves we're all guilty of some unethical behavior in our lives.The Daily Circuit, June 28, 2012
  • Hilary Mantel on 'Bring Up the Bodies'
    Author Hilary Mantel is out with her latest novel, "Bring Up the Bodies." The novel is a sequel to "Wolf Hall," a historical novel about Henry VIII. We'll air our interview with Mantel about her new book.June 19, 2012
  • Alexander McCall Smith on the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
    Author Alexander McCall Smith will join us to talk about his new book "The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection," the latest installment in his No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.The Daily Circuit, June 17, 2012
  • How couples make friends and why it matters
    Geoffrey Grief and Kathleen Deal will join us to talk about their book, "Two by Two: Couples and their Couple Friendships." Why are friendships so important to the health of your relationship?The Daily Circuit, June 12, 2012

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