Robin Young
Japan's earthquake-resistant buildings
The reason why more buildings didn't collapse in Japan's earthquake is because engineers prepared them to bend, but not break.
Shady home loans and bad mortgage offers
Crazy low rates? No income verification? No appraisals? Could be a big problem.
The fantasy side of Florida in 'Swamplandia!'
A new novel about a family of bogus Native American alligator wrestlers offers a critique of Florida culture.
Why Teach for America works
Twenty years after the program started, Teach for America is still producing teachers. The program could hold clues into how to improve the US education system in general.
Libyan protester speaks out
A protester from the streets of Libya talks about the situation in the country and his hopes for the future.
Iowa politicos try to sell Pollock's "Mural"
Politicians are trying to force the University of Iowa to sell Jackson Pollock's painting "Mural" for some $140 million.
An American detained in Egypt
An American student, detained by the Egyptian military police, talks about her 16 hours of incarceration.
Tribute to Waylon Jennings
Friends, family, and contemporaries of Waylon Jennings have come together to record a tribute album for the country music legend.
Is professional documentary photography dead?
Because of widespread access to digital photography, Here and Now considers the viability of professional documentary photography.
Is MTV showing too much skin?
MTV's new show about teens misbehaving, "Skins," pushes the boundaries of television programming.
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