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Murder in the Amazon

February 15, 2012

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More than 1,500 Brazilians have been killed fighting deforestation. Can the violence be stopped?

The Best New Artist: A Q&A with Bon Iver

February 13, 2012

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Fresh off his Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album wins, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver talks about Minneapolis' best kept secret and why he wants to be in the studio with James Blake.

When Science and Life Collide: A Q&A with Garth Sundem

February 9, 2012

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For his new book Brain Trust, bestselling author Garth Sundem asked 93 Nobel laureates, MacArthur geniuses, and National Science Medal winners for lab tested advice on topics ranging from surfing to Scrabble. Here, he culls together his favorite tips — including how to lose weight on a diet of Cherry Garcia and potato chips — and reveals why he does his interviews in his car.

Life in the Mountains: A Q&A with Ruedi Beglinger

February 6, 2012

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Renowned mountain guide Ruedi Beglinger, whose life is the subject of a new documentary, talks about life off-the-grid and the 2003 avalanche that nearly took his life.

Seriously Funny: A Q&A with Wyatt Cenac

January 30, 2012

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The Daily Show correspondent talks about personal grooming, the perils of stand-up, and his new gig hosting AfroPop, a public television documentary series loosely centered on the African diaspora.

HBO’s Clash of Egos

January 27, 2012

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The new horse-racing series, Luck, is poised to rule Sunday night. But it almost didn’t make it to the finish line.

The Exotic Pet Dilemma

January 24, 2012

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In the U.S., owning wild animals has become alarmingly commonplace. Now some states are cracking down.

Beneath the Bering Sea: A Q&A with Thom Beers

January 18, 2012

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Thom Beers, the creator of Deadliest Catch, Monster Garage, and Ice Road Truckers, talks about his new show, Bering Sea Gold.

King of the Airwaves: An Interview with Julius Genachowski

January 5, 2012

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King of the Airwaves: An Interview with Julius Genachowski

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski runs perhaps the most embattled department in the Obama administration. And he’s in it to win.

The Way I Am: A Q&A with Merle Haggard

January 3, 2012

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At 74, the country music icon isn’t about to quit. He’s still writing music, winning awards, and on the road.

Hunter S. Thompson and the Gonzo Chronicles

December 20, 2011

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Hunter S. Thompson and the Gonzo Chronicles

From 1970 to 2005, Hunter S. Thompson’s best work appeared in Rolling Stone. A new anthology shows the man behind the madness.

Elon Musk’s Risky Business

December 1, 2011

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How America’s boldest entrepreneur doubled down on his dreams — of rockets and electric cars — and nearly lost them all.

60 Minutes with Michael Nyqvist

November 28, 2011

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He's one of Europe’s most acclaimed actors. Now, thanks to a starring role opposite Tom Cruise in this month’s Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, the 51-year-old Swede is on the brink of becoming the same in America.

Waiting for the End of the World

November 22, 2011

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With the economy on the brink and that pesky apocalypse still looming, sales of fallout shelters — even luxury models — are at an all-time high.

Person of Interest’s Michael Emerson on the Craft of Acting: Video

November 16, 2011

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The two-time Emmy-winning actor, named one of TV's best villains for his work on Lost, admits he wouldn't mind being recognized as the Vincent Price or Peter Lorre of his generation.