Public radio's most honored and listened to health and science series, explores the art and science of the human mind. Hosted by Dr. Peter Kramer and now airing in more than 250 public radio markets. . .
"The Best of The Infinite Mind" Volume 1: John Hockenberry on Urgency Addiction; John Updike on Sleep; Dr. Larry Dossey on Prayer, the Mind, and Healing; Suzanne Vega on Suicide; Listener Calls on Hypersexuality; Terry Anderson on Forgiveness; Dr. Steven Pinker on The Evolution of the Mind; Dr. Andrew Weil on Nutrition for the Brain; and John Hockenberry on Forgiveness. "The Best of The Infinite Mind" Volume 2: John Hockenberry on Addiction, Romance and Vision; The Firesign Theatre on Humor; NPR's Joanne Silberner on the The Closing of Haverford; State Psychiatric Hospital; Wade Boggs on Sports Psychology; Robert Klein on the Friends of Sigmund Freud; and Suzanne Vega on Autism. "The Best of The Infinite Mind" Volume 3 (The Hockenberry Commentaries): John Hockenberry's weekly commentaries for The Infinite Mind are just like the punctuation at the end of a sentence. Here are 12 of his best essays. From The Infinite Mind program on "Better Living Through Chemistry," John reveals he was once asked to be the national product spokesman for Viagra. In another essay, he recounts his epic two-week journey on assignment covering Kosovo, the Columbine school shooting and the Oklahoma City tournadoes. And for our program on "Romance" John details his dating history with a rap queen from a California Cult. "The Best of The Infinite Mind" Volume 4:(Most Humorous Moments): Over the past eight years, we've looked at the art & science of the human mind from the perspective of science, culture, ethics...and often to leaven the mix: comedy. Join us for some of the funniest moments from our show, with host Dr. Peter Kramer and special guest Jonathan Katz - stand up comedian and star of Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist as well as the new series Hopeless Pictures. We talk with Robert Klein on timing & what exactly is "funny"? Lewis Black talks about his life, his anger and his comedy. Al Franken talks about humor and resilience in the wake of September 11th. Gene Weingarten laughs in the face of his own hypochrondria. Joan Keiter explains her anxiety in her comedy act and her life. Margaret Cho joins the Firesign Theater to say just exactly why chickens are funnier than ducks. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, the singing scientist, sings her way into people's hearts so they'll donate their brains...and... John Hockenberry proves that storytelling is alive and well in public radio.
"The Music of The Infinite Mind" Volume 1: From the very beginning, The Infinite Mind has set out to explore the science AND art of the human mind. As you'll hear today, in our four years, a number of extraordinary musicians -- and a few moonlighting scientists -- have joined us to offer their artistic perspective on a range of topics - from autism to parenting to moving. We thought it would be fun to take a listen to some of these magical performances. Guests include Suzanne Vega; Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, the singing scientist; Jessye Norman; psychiatrist and pianist Dr. Richard Kogan; Laurie Berkner; Louden Wainwright III; Dar Williams; and Judy Collins. "The Music of The Infinite Mind" Volume 2: In this second annual presentation of musical performers who have visited The Infinite Mind's studios, we talk with and hear performances from Aimee Mann, Janice Ian, the Cowboy Junkies, the Roches, Dar Williams and Suzanne Vega. "The Music of The Infinite Mind" Volume 3: In our third annual presentation of musical artists who have visited the studios of The Infinite Mind to perform and discuss their songs, we travel from Bernstein to Broadway, Nashville to the West Village ... and to the East Village as well. Linda Muggleston performs "100 Easy Ways to Lose a Man," from the Tony-award winning "Wonderful Town," before a live audience of 3,500 at our "State of Mind: America 2004" broadcast event recorded live at Radio City Music Hall. Carrie Newcomer sings "Sparrow" and "Moon Over Tuscon," Suzanne Vega explains meaning behind her ballad "The Queen and The Soldier," and Nashville's BR5-49 performs Hank Williams' hit, "Your Cheatin' Heart." Also from our live State of Mind: America 2004 production, the cast of "Avenue Q," the Tony Award-winning musical perform "Schadenfreude," German for those who gain pleasure in the misery of others. Singer/composer Nora York sings her signature "What I Want," from The Infinite Mind program on "Satisfaction," and Dublin-born Susan McKeown uses the music of tradition to explore her desire to be a mother in "Mother of Mine," from The Infinite Mind program "Pregnancy and the Mind." From the Tony award-winning musical "Wicked" Eden Espinosa performs the show-stopping "The Wizard and I" at Radio City Music Hall. Finally, longtime Infinite Mind commentator John Hockenberry (with guitar) ruminates on the true measure of fame, as he pictures his own life as TV biography (guitar and all!) "The Music of The Infinite Mind" Volume 4: In our fourth annual presentation of artists and performers who've joined us on The Infinite Mind, we hear from Louden Wainwright III on how with age, comes wisdom. Aimee Mann shares her battles with writer's block. Singer & comedienne Lea DeLaria covers the Jane's Addiction hit Been Caught Stealin' and talks about her own experiences with shoplifting. Hypomanic guitarist Chris Louviere performs his solo track Benzo Train and discusses being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The Black Eyed Peas reveal how the September 11th attacks helped form their rap spiritual, and number 1 hit, Where is the Love?. We learn about the multitasking genius of composer Charles Ives, and the ladies of Menopause: The Musical say their minds go void, and they get annoyed, but they're still smiling and singing through it all! Check out LCM's award-winning "Voices of an Illness" series -- featuring first-person accounts of people who have recovered from serious mental illness. |