It’s a rite of passage for medicine in the United States. On July first, new medical school graduates put on their white coats and with high hopes and little sleep begin their careers as doctors. We talk to an intern about her first day on the job.
Guests:
Dr. Colleen O’Connor, Medical Resident
Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA
Anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss, who profoundly challenged the understanding of human cultures, has died at the age of 100. We’ll look back at his work and its meaning.
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A shot-across-the-bow election day for Republicans and Democrats. We’ll look at the results as both parties look ahead to 2010.
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The story of the 1507 map that gave America its name, and its role in changing our understanding of the universe.
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Rethinking alimony. With the old model of breadwinning father and stay-at-home mother mostly gone, does a lifelong obligation to an ex still make sense?
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