Interactive Specials

Prime Time Interactive Specials

	Forrest Church In his new book, "Love and Death," Unitarian minister Forrest Church confronts his own mortality. This is not some intellectual exercise: Church is dying of cancer. But in approaching this milestone with love and humor, Church has valuable lessons to teach.
	Roger and Elizabeth Wilkins on Obama Roger Wilkins grew up in segregated America. His daughter grew up in what some call "post-racial" America. We talk with them about their experiences during the 2008 presidential campaign, where Elizabeth was field director in Michigan for Barack Obama.
	Burning Man From the Burning Man website: "Trying to explain what Burning Man is to someone who has never been to the event is a bit like trying to explain what a particular color looks like to someone who is blind." We try anyway, in this audio feature, and slideshow. Join us!
	Over the River Christo and Jeanne-Claude, the artists who brought us "The Gates" have a new project. They're suspending glittery fabric over the Arkansas River in Colorado in the summer of 2012, if everything goes according to plan. Watch our interview with them, and see a special behind the scenes gallery tour.
	Team of Rivals Ever since Barack Obama's election, and his public consideration of former opponents like Hillary Clinton for top jobs, the talk has continued... comparing Obama to Abraham Lincoln and his famous "team of rivals" -- former opponents given high jobs in his administration. We revisit a conversation from 2005 with author Doris Kearns Goodwin on her prescient book.
	Barack Obama In the final days of the presidential campaign, Prime Time Radio extended invitations to both candidates to speak frankly about subjects of concern to our audience. Host Mike Cuthbert conducted this interview with Senator Obama on Monday, October 27th.
	Anghiari Lace A group of women from the medieval town of Anghiari, Italy are determined to resurrect the craft of lace-making. View a slide show while listening to this evocative story by Jean Di Marino.
	Dr. Love's Army Dr. Susan Love is raising an army to fight breast cancer. The unusual thing about her troops is that she's trying to enlist women who may or may not have risk factors or any family connections to the disease. Find out more, watch and listen, and join up!
	Benefits of V8 Juice Alyne Ellis helps celebrate a big anniversary for this healthy product, and we take a glimpse at some of the advertising that has helped promote it through the years. Pop quiz - what former president was a V8 booster? Listen and watch a video.
	Janis Ian Society's Child was the name of her first big hit, written when she was a teenager, and it's also the title of her new autobiography. Janis Ian, despite early successes, hasn't always had an easy life. But her resilience and creativity have led her to be at peace with herself. Watch her perform, and listen in as she talks with Mike.
	David Walker The former Comptroller General of the U.S., Walker is on a campaign to bring more realism and bottom line good sense to the country's economic woes. He says the nation's debt is a central problem, but also emphasizes personal responsibility. Here, you can watch an excerpt from the new movie I.O.U.S.A.; see Walker talk with host Mike Cuthbert; and listen to their complete Prime Time Radio interview.
	Chuck Leavell Would you like to meet someone who has some balance in his life? Well, Chuck Leavell tours with the Rolling Stones as their keyboard player, and he also is the owner of a Georgia tree farm and a conservationist who is constantly thinking of ideas for healing the planet. Listen, and watch.
	John Edwards Former North Carolina senator John Edwards has formed an organization committed to cutting poverty in half in the next decade. Can "Half in Ten" succeed? And what changes will be needed in American society for the ambitious goal to be met? See a video excerpt and listen to the entire interview.
	Rome's 1960 Olympics In years to come, the 2008 Olympics may be remembered not just for sports, but for the changes seen in Chinese society before and after the event. Author David Maraniss takes that kind of approach in examining the Olympics 48 years ago in Rome, and his subtitle says it all: "The Olympics That Changed the World." Watch and listen.
	Healthy Americans Act Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) (at left) and Bob Bennett (R-UT) believe that party affiliation and ideology shouldn't stop Republicans and Democrats from getting together to solve the health care crisis. You can see and hear their interview with Prime Time Radio's Mike Cuthbert here.
	Barbara Ehrenreich In her best-seller Nickel and Dimed Ehrenreich explored the world of minimum wage work, and found out how hard it is for so many Americans to make ends meet. Now, in This Land is Their Land, she takes on the rich and super rich, who are stealing the country from the rest of us, she says. Listen, and see a video clip.
	Jim Nantz In his new book, Always By My Side, Jim Nantz pays tribute to his father, who introduced him to the joys of sports, setting him on the road to a career as one of the most accomplished and visible sports broadcasters of our era. Listen to the entire radio interview, and watch video clips here.
	Mick Jones For Mick Jones and Foreigner, the hits just kept coming... and the band continues to perform, tour, and record today. Alyne Ellis sat down with Jones to talk about his career, and his musical family. And our cameras captured an impromptu performance that we bring to you from our High Definition studio.
	Fran Drescher You might think that celebrities have the best of everything, including health care. But Fran Drescher had to fight for every scrap of information and get seven "second" opinions before she was finally diagnosed with uterine cancer. Hear about her story, and see video, including a feature from AARP's "My Generation."
	Under the Dragon In a new book with fascinating photographs and illuminating text, Lonny Shavelson and Fred Setterberg explore California in all its diverse charm. When you look "under the dragon" you might be surprised to see who you find there. Watch a slideshow of Lonny's favorite photos and listen to the interview.
	Dr. Robert Butler It's unusual for us to put an entire video interview from Prime Time Radio on the web... but we're convinced that you'll want to spend a half hour watching the fascinating Dr. Robert Butler, the man who coined the term "ageism" and is among the specialists who have invented and nurtured the burgeoning field of gerontology. Watch and listen.
	Body of War Tomas Young, here shown with Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) is the subject of a new film about returning veterans and their struggles to rebuild shattered lives. Producer Phil Donahue joined Prime Time Radio host Mike Cuthbert to talk about the film, and also about Donahue's groundbreaking career. Watch and listen.
	Loving Grief When Paul Bennett's wife died, he felt profound sadness, but also a need to share and help others going through the same experiences. The result was a short book called "Loving Grief." He reads from the book, and we hear a story about it from Prime Time Focus host Alyne Ellis. Watch and listen.
	Young at Heart You've heard them sing, watched them dance, and marveled at their energy and verve. Now get up close and personal with the stars of the new movie Young at Heart. Bill Newcott has a review, and Alyne Ellis examines the phenomenon. Watch and listen.
	Ramsey Lewis Pianist, composer, and educator Ramsey Lewis cares deeply about passing on his love of jazz. Whether you know Lewis from his hits like "The In Crowd" or "Hang on Sloopy"—or from his more recent work writing scores for the Joffrey Ballet—you'll enjoy Mike Cuthbert's Prime Time Radio interview, and an exclusive performance. Watch and listen.
	John Brown Alyne Ellis, host of Prime Time Focus, has a knack for finding interesting and unusual places. Her latest discovery, a farm in Pennsylvania where abolitionist John Brown spent time, and ran a tannery. Explore with us.
	Idle Hour Horse Farm Horse come here to retire, and have the best time of their lives. Alyne Ellis, host of Prime Time Focus, discovered this idyllic retreat as she was driving by, and she decided to pay a visit, and share what she discovered. This slide show will open in a new window.
	Studs Terkel Radio personality, author, and chronicler of the common man (and woman), Studs Terkel is still going strong at the age of 95. We visited him in Chicago to talk about his new memoir, Touch and Go. Join us.
	Tracy Sugarman This author and illustrator documented some of the most important events and people of the 20th Century (including Dr. Martin Luther King), but he was particularly interested in capturing the spirit and soul of the movement for Civil Rights. Watch our slide show, and listen to the interview with host Mike Cuthbert.
	Daniel Schorr In Daniel Schorr's long and distinguished career, he's done nearly every kind of job in journalism. Now, as a commentator for National Public Radio, he analyzes the news and speaks his mind. Listen and watch as he talks with host Mike Cuthbert about his new book.
	Michael Graves Architect, designer, icon, Michael Graves has given a lot of thought lately to the concept of Universal Design. This involves making the world a welcoming place for everyone, regardless of their abilities to get around. And in his spare time, he's designing fabulous things for Target. Listen, and watch!
	The Zimmers It was a YouTube sensation, with millions of views, and tens of thousands of "favorites." And it seemed like a prank... older men and women singing "My Generation" by The Who. Who knew that the project had a serious side? An interview with two of the participants lets you in on the secret.
	Reverse Mortgages If you've got a lot of equity in your house and you'd like to put it to work, you may be considering a reverse mortgage. More and more people are. What are the advantages? Are there drawbacks? You've got questions; we've got answers.
	Good Grief, Charlie Brown A new biography of Charles Schulz puts forth the argument that the artist had a somewhat troubled life. Author David Michaelis and Mike Cuthbert discuss the man, and his creations, the lovable gang from Peanuts.
	Oliver Sacks: Musicophilia The neurologist best known for his groundbreaking best seller "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat" is back with a new book. It's all about the mysterious power of music and its connections with the brain. We have video of our conversation, we bring you a taste of a "musical hallucination" and you can listen to the radio program.
	Dee Dee Bridgewater Tony and Grammy winner Dee Dee Bridgewater has always been fascinated by red earth. But until she visited Mali, she didn't realize that the connection went all the way back to Africa. In a music-filled feature, we hear Bridgewater talk about her revelations and connections with "red earth" -- which happens to be the title of her new CD.
	Wangari Maathai Wangari Maathai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004, the first African woman, and the first environmentalist to be so honored. We have video of her interview with host Mike Cuthbert, and spectacular pictures of the historic days in Oslo when she claimed her prize. If you enjoy this segment, tell your friends!
	Alan Alda We visit with the star of MAS*H and other iconic films, who's also a writer with a passion for science education. We filmed him in AARP's high definition studio as he sat down to talk with Mike Cuthbert.
	Sounds of Silence This elk is listening intently to his surroundings. Spend some time with Sound Tracker Gordon Hempton, find out how he listens to the world, and see pictures he's taken in Olympic National Park, near his home in the state of Washington, as he gathers sounds and fights for quiet. We also link to a profile of Hempton in AARP The Magazine. Listen!
	Angel's Gate When animals reach the end of their lives, Angel's Gate takes them in and brightens their remaining days. Alyne Ellis of Prime Time Focus documented her visit with a slideshow, and we also have a video documentary on this loving home. Watch and listen.
	If I Live to be 100 Couples who find love at 100, or who celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary are still a rare breed. But Neenah Ellis found them, and other special centenarians in a series for NPR and a book. She revisits her quest, and updates us on "her" centenarians here...
	Assisted Living We have a wealth of information and resources about independent living, including our August, 2007 interviews with Dr. Bill Thomas (at left), our regular commentator on innovative living solutions for older Americans. We've also got an interview with Daniel Jay Baum, author of a new book titled "Assisted Living for Our Parents, A Son's Journey." Join us.
	Divided We Fail Union leader Andy Stern, AARP CEO Bill Novelli, and business leader John Castellani came to our studios to discuss their new campaign to improve health care and strengthen financial security for all Americans. Watch a video excerpt, and listen to the radio program on our Multimedia page.
	Katrina Prime Time Radio producers went along as AARP The Magazine investigated the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, especially the impact on seniors. In July, our special hour long radio documentary will add context to a special investigative report by writer Barry Yeoman. Join us.
	Tony Bennett He may have left his heart in San Francisco but the rest of him has been all over the world for over fifty years. Tony Bennett and host Mike Cuthbert sit together for nearly an hour and talk about his long and rich career, and his partners from Frank Sinatra to the Dixie Chicks. It’s a rare conversation with an American treasure. Hear the radio show, and watch exclusive video of Tony's visit to AARP, to coincide with a special profile in AARP The Magazine.
	Esalen Institute California's Esalen Institute has been hailed as the home of the "human potential movement," and derided as an example of how the sixties culture of drugs and free love reached a dead end. Now, a new book about Esalen and its founders, including Michael Murphy (at left), explores the place of Esalen in American culture and religious thought. Listen to the Prime Time Radio interview about the new book, called "Esalen: America and the Religion of No Religion." Then visit our multimedia page, which includes a slide show and an interview with Michael Murphy.
	Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel I made it out of clay... wood, silver, and just about anything else... Alyne Ellis introduces us to collector Herman Berliner. For Berliner -- and for many Jews -- dreidels are a window onto their childhood. A Prime Time focus holiday presentation.
	The Tintinabulation... Prime Time Radio rebroadcasts its popular holiday program – an hour-long special - featuring the bells of the National Cathedral’s carillon. This special multimedia page also features a visit to the "wheelhouse" where carilloneur Ed Nassor makes beautiful music.

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