Oct 17th, 2008 · The Internet has made it possible for everyday people to have endless information at their fingertips. From celebrities weighing in on child vaccinations to science fiction authors disputing climate change studies, what happens to science when the line between expert and non-expert becomes fuzzy?
Aug 28th, 2008 · Foreign policy experience and expertise is critical to many American voters in choosing a president. In this week's international briefing, hear how the Democratic National Convention (DNC) is being viewed by the foreign press. Jesus Esquivel, of Mexico's Proceso political magazine and John Mulaa from Kenya's East African Standard discuss how media from abroad are being received at the DNC.
Jul 30th, 2008 · In 2000, Vermont created the public consulting firm Efficiency Vermont to help residents and businesses reduce energy use by providing financial aid and expertise. Eight years in, progress is slow but steady.
Jun 10th, 2008 · Host Renee Montagne describes the scene at Turquoise Mountain in Afghanistan, where old craft masters are passing along their expertise to the next generation. Montagne visited Turquoise Mountain on a 2006 trip to Afghanistan.
May 14th, 2008 · Real out-loud laughter may be uncommon among adults, says Mary Roach, but she cracked up upon cracking open John Hodgman's The Areas of My Expertise. Even Hodgman's list of "Jokes That Have Never Produced Laughter" proved funny.
Jan 14th, 2008 · With climate change, California's Sacramento Delta faces a future of catastrophic flooding. So the state is turning to the expert in keeping land dry: Holland. More than half of the country is below sea level, and the Dutch are well versed in keeping the sea at bay.
Jan 11th, 2008 · In an exclusive interview, FBI agent Bassem Youssef says that the bureau lacks agents with the necessary know-how to effectively combat terrorism. As a result, he says it is targeting the wrong people and violating Americans' civil liberties.
Mar 26th, 2007 · Wikipedia's co-founder, Larry Sanger, is creating a rival encyclopedia site. Sanger says Citizendium will require contributors to use real names and prove expertise. And experts will be asked to check for accuracy.