In A New Novel, Oak Park Is Home To Secrets, Lies And Forgiveness
Greta talks with Claire Lombardo about her debut novel, described by Chicago Magazine as the Midwestern ‘Big Little Lies.’
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Rad Girls Who Changed The World
Ruby Bridges was one of the first children to desegregate an all-white school in the 1960s. Her story is highlighted in ‘Rad Girls Can.’
Listen — 21:31Watch These TV Shows This Summer
Is summer a great time for watching TV? Heck yeah it is.
Listen — 26:31Summer Reads!
When anyone at WBEZ needs book recommendations, they go to the station’s resident bookworm, Nerdette host Greta Johnsen.
Listen — 12:15How To Write Your First Novel In Your 40s
NPR’s Linda Holmes just wrote her first book at 48. “Your identity is not set in stone when you are any particular age,” she tells Nerdette.
Listen — 21:23Tripping Hard For Science
Could drugs like MDMA or LSD help treat depression? An investigator at the University of Chicago is testing the effects on volunteers.
Listen — 26:49‘Booksmart’ Reminds Us That Your Person Doesn’t Have To Be Your Romantic Soulmate
The film, which stars Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein, comes out Friday.
Listen — 23:51Bill Nye Wants You To Think Critically And Take Care Of Your Moon Rocks
Bill Nye talked to 'Nerdette' about meeting dubious scientific claims with critical thinking and evidence. Also: be good to your moon rocks.
Listen — 26:08Lizzo Is About To Sing, Rap And Flute Her Way Into Your Heart
Lizzo’s newest album is on repeat around here. In its honor, Nerdette revisits a 2016 interview with the multi-talented Minnesota musician.
Listen — 24:21De-Extinction: How, Why, And What If?
Scientists are working to bring certain extinct animals back to life. It’s a concept full of promise and potential pitfalls.
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