On today's show...
Alexander Heffner, host of PBS’s “The Open Mind” and “Breaking Bread with Alexander,” shares his thoughts on Thursday’s presidential debate, including the Founding Fathers’ vision for America’s future leaders.
Archeologist Paul Oberheim explores the forgotten history of the laundress “Ma” Nash, how her story has been told since her lifelong secret was uncovered, and how modern researchers consider the complexities of transgender history. Learn more about his research.
As a kid in Kentucky, Daniel Neihoff didn’t have money to donate to PBS. He sings about feeling supported by public broadcasting – even if he couldn’t financially support public broadcasting.
Plus, a preview of Trent Preszler’s upcoming book “Evergreen.” The South Dakota One Book author shares what he’s learned about the trees that built America.