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Lifestyle

The intrepid traveler

The intrepid traveler

Travel guru Rick Steves imparts his extensive travel wisdom about the destinations that excite him now: Turkey and India. He also has advice for European travelers.

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Schulz, Peanuts and the dark edge of the funnies

Schulz, Peanuts and the dark edge of the funnies

A new biography of Charles Schulz reveals a complicated man who created a comic masterpiece. The St. Paul native never lost his Midwestern sensibility and insecurity, according to a biographer who was granted full access to Schulz's papers.

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Talking Volumes with Ann Patchett

Talking Volumes with Ann Patchett

Talking Volumes broadcast of Kerri Miller's conversation with Ann Patchett. She talks about her new novel, "Run," which explores race and family relationships. Patchett is the best-selling author of "Bel Canto," which won the Pen/Faulkner award. She's also the author of a memoir, "Truth and Beauty."

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Newbery Reader's Theater

Newbery Reader's Theater

Newbery Medal-winning authors Sharon Creech, Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Paterson read from each other's work. They also describe what it's like to be writers before an audience filled with fans young and old. The event was recorded October 15 at the Fitzgerald Theater.

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Two sides of the debate over Norwegian consulate

The Norwegian government said this week is may close down the Norwegian Consulate in Minneapolis, and many people in the area are upset about the plan. MPR's Tom Crann gets both sides of the debate.

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Who knows you on the Internet? Everyone!

Who knows you on the Internet? Everyone!

In some ways, you are what Google says you are. Anyone can throw your name into a search engine -- potential employers, potential dates, anybody -- and think they know you, even if you've never met.
by Julie Siple

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