Books

Hilton Carter, a.k.a. The Plant Doctor, is out with “The Propagation Handbook.” He shares his tips on how to propagate plants such as pothos, ficus, succulents, and more.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Neil Mullarkey is a comedian, actor, and author of In the Moment: Build your confidence, creativity, and communication at work.

from Life Examined

The Folio Society’s Head of Editorial James Rose talks about assembling their new book, “DC: Batman”, and whether he was Team Marvel or Team DC as a kid.

Folio Society’s Head of Editorial James Rose: Team Marvel or Team DC?

The Folio Society’s Head of Editorial James Rose talks about assembling their new book, “DC: Batman”, and whether he was Team Marvel or Team DC as a kid.

from The Treatment

Even in a place as small as the Gaza Strip, there's plenty of micro-regional variation in the food, says Laila El-Haddad.

How Laila El-Haddad keeps the cuisine of Gaza alive

Even in a place as small as the Gaza Strip, there's plenty of micro-regional variation in the food, says Laila El-Haddad.

from Good Food

On this episode of the Scheer Intelligence podcast, host Robert Scheer welcomes Maxwell L.

Is an American parliament the answer to our rotting democracy?

On this episode of the Scheer Intelligence podcast, host Robert Scheer welcomes Maxwell L.

from Scheer Intelligence

A neuroscience professor explains how episodic memory works and why our brains sometimes hold onto inane information. He also gives tips on strengthening your power of recall.

How to better remember what’s important (you can dump the rest)

A neuroscience professor explains how episodic memory works and why our brains sometimes hold onto inane information. He also gives tips on strengthening your power of recall.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The group Open Books is giving what they deem “LGBTQ+ affirming literature” to public schools, including every elementary campus in the LAUSD.

Donating LGBTQ literature is a benefit to all kids: Open Books co-founder

The group Open Books is giving what they deem “LGBTQ+ affirming literature” to public schools, including every elementary campus in the LAUSD.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Philip Gefter’s latest book “Cocktails With George and Martha” takes us inside the making of Mike Nichols’ 1966 film, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

Author Philip Gefter examines the institution of marriage in 'Cocktails with George and Martha'

Philip Gefter’s latest book “Cocktails With George and Martha” takes us inside the making of Mike Nichols’ 1966 film, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

from The Treatment

Dina Begum navigates the six seasons of Bangladesh, sharing traditional recipes and childhood memories.

A new cookbook focuses on fresh produce in Bangladeshi cooking

Dina Begum navigates the six seasons of Bangladesh, sharing traditional recipes and childhood memories.

from Good Food

Author and illustrator Mark Kurlansky peels back the cultural, historical, and gastronomical layers of onions.

Unpeeling the onion's culture and history

Author and illustrator Mark Kurlansky peels back the cultural, historical, and gastronomical layers of onions.

from Good Food

Lizzie Stark hatches stories exploring the cultural history and uses of eggs while sharing her personal story.

Exploring the symbolism, uses, and cultural significance of eggs

Lizzie Stark hatches stories exploring the cultural history and uses of eggs while sharing her personal story.

from Good Food

Tove Danovich loves raising backyard chickens, a tradition that dates back to her great-grandmother.

The challenges and heartbreaks of raising backyard chickens

Tove Danovich loves raising backyard chickens, a tradition that dates back to her great-grandmother.

from Good Food

Dr. Margaret Magat describes eating balut, an embryonic egg delicacy enjoyed across the Philippines.

The cultural context of balut, the Filipino fertilized egg delicacy

Dr. Margaret Magat describes eating balut, an embryonic egg delicacy enjoyed across the Philippines.

from Good Food

Arielle Johnson chases deliciousness by taking science and making it fashion.

Noma's in-house flavor scientist explains how taste works

Arielle Johnson chases deliciousness by taking science and making it fashion.

from Good Food

Arielle Johnson chases deliciousness by taking science and making it fashion.

BONUS: Arielle Johnson talks Flavorama (Extended Interview)

Arielle Johnson chases deliciousness by taking science and making it fashion.

from Good Food

Baker Rose Wilde shows us how to bring edible flowers onto our plates.

Market Report: Edible flowers explode off farmers' tables

Baker Rose Wilde shows us how to bring edible flowers onto our plates.

from Good Food

Flexitarian Pamelia Chia canvases Asian chefs for show-stopping vegetarian recipes.

Pamelia Chia builds vegetarian dishes with Asian flavors, accents, and techniques

Flexitarian Pamelia Chia canvases Asian chefs for show-stopping vegetarian recipes.

from Good Food

The world of 1970s Laurel Canyon is on full display in Ginny Winn’s book, “Grievous Angels, Trout Masks, and American Beauties: 1970s Rock & Roll Photography of Ginny Winn.”

What it was like being a rock and roll photographer in 1970s LA

The world of 1970s Laurel Canyon is on full display in Ginny Winn’s book, “Grievous Angels, Trout Masks, and American Beauties: 1970s Rock & Roll Photography of Ginny Winn.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Leslie Jamison, writer and author of “Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story,” reflects on the end of her marriage months after the birth of her daughter.

Splintering: When a divorce and first child arrive together

Leslie Jamison, writer and author of “Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story,” reflects on the end of her marriage months after the birth of her daughter.

from Life Examined

Dr. Alex Ketchum showcases feminist restaurants and the essential role they played in multiple social justice movements.

The funky, fascinating history of America's feminist restaurants

Dr. Alex Ketchum showcases feminist restaurants and the essential role they played in multiple social justice movements.

from Good Food