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Unexpected Grace
21:17 | Released 2007
Hear Bill Kramer discuss his experiences with faith in the world of scientific research. Learn about the crossroads between faith and science, and find out how the unexpected can sometimes occur when the two worlds collide.
Related to: Pennsylvania Inside Out
Slave Society
21:16 | Released 2007
Visit Old South slave-owning plantations. Listen to Penn State Professor Anthony Kaye discuss his research, see him unveil a highly connected web of neighborhoods, and discover the relationships between slaves on different plantations.
Related to: Pennsylvania Inside Out
Future Energy Strategies
56:47 | Released 2008
There is a great need in the United States to create renewable and clean energy sources. Hear two experts discuss fueling the future with biofuels, solar energy, fuel cells, coal, and nuclear power
Related to: To the Best of My Knowledge
Nuclear Energy
21:16 | Released 2008
The US Department of Energy projects that the nation will need 45% more electricity by 2030. Where is energy going to come from? Hear an expert explain the role Nuclear energy may play in America's energy future.
Related to: Pennsylvania Inside Out
Guy Bluford
13:15 | Released 2003
Penn State graduate Guy Bluford became the first African American to fly in space. Since his first shuttle mission, he has logged nearly 700 hours in space. Hear him share his experiences and thoughts on the future of NASA and the space program.
Related to: Take Note
Jonathan Moreno
53:44 | Released 2009
Super soldiers equipped with neural implants, suits that contain biosensors, and thought scans of detainees may become reality sooner than you think. Find out how neuroscience is changing modern warfare with guest Jonathan Moreno.
Related to: Conversations from Penn State
Pat Buchanan
21:49 | Released 2006
Pat Buchanan has run for President of the United States three times and remains an active political analyst. Find out what he thinks about patriotism, and hear his views on how to protect America and stop illegal immigration.
Related to: Pennsylvania Inside Out
Marcellus Shale
58:30 | Released 2008
The Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania has the potential to fuel the United States for two years. Hear from experts as they uncover the potential impacts of natural gas development on the region.
Related to: Common Ground Lobby Talk
My Source - Lobby
00:45 | Released
Retiree Dick Tabor appreciates the opportunity to hear speakers like paleoanthropologist Maeve Leakey in the lobby of WPSU. He bikes to nearby Penn State's Innovation Park for outreach programs from public broadcasting that stimulate and challenge him.
Related to: My Source
Sword of Lincoln
14:21 | Released 2005
Jeffrey Wert's book The Sword of Lincoln features letters and diaries written by the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War. Find out how the soldiers, despite losing more battles than they won, ultimately defeated the Confederacy.