Beth Singler

Turning the page on a new year, Pico Iyer and Vrajaprana share insights on human frailty and spirituality from authors Graham Greene and Swami Vivekananda.

Jonathan Bastian talks with psychologist Paul Bloom about the role that hardship and pain play in living a good life.

For generations, Catholic schools have represented a pathway to the middle class for immigrants. But thousands have closed, the latest in Boyle Heights.

Philosopher and writer Alain de Botton shares his thoughts on the complexities of love and relationships and the acceptance of imperfection.

Middle East expert Juan Cole talks about lesser known peaceful Muslim movements and how the U.S. maligns a Muslims at home and abroad.

A Buddhist monk takes us through a typical Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration, and reflects on the trials of the pandemic and growing anti-Asian bigotry.

Rabbi Steve Leder’s insight on the Uvalde massacre and why we should reconsider our legacy when we die to include an ethical will.

Jonathan Bastian talks with Susan Orlean about our love and relationship with animals.

Writer and lecturer Susan Cain explores the evolutionary reasons behind sadness in our lives and how accepting sorrow can lead to greater emotional resilience and creativity.