The late Lloyd Motz, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy at Columbia University, and the late broadcaster Hugh Downs discuss Motz’s life and work, including his book "The Essentials of Astronomy," which is arguably the best introductory astronomy text ever written. Downs is a former student who took astronomy at Columbia in 1957, and Dr. Motz was named professor emeritus in 1977. It was originally recorded in 1999.
Restraint and common sense, urges the inventor of the Ames Test, Professor Bruce Ames. He’s concerned with the exaggeration of the danger of chemical...
Listen to a 45-minute lively discussion featuring Dr. Walter Williams, Professor of Economics at George Mason University, Dr. William Stull, Chairman of the Economics...
Today’s podcast is the discussion segment from “Anatomy of Crisis,” part of volume three of the ten-part public television series Free To Choose. Milton...