Mary Louise Kelly

NPR All Things Considered host shares personal story of hearing loss. Challenges of managing hearing loss and the role of hair cells in hearing. Rebecca Knill's journey with a cochlear implant. Assumptions about people with hearing impairments. Appreciating the beauty of surrounding sounds and human ears.

John J. Sullivan, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia, shares captivating insights from his tenure during turbulent times, including the invasion of Ukraine. He recounts humorous anecdotes from his diplomatic encounters, including buying tech in Russia and facing Vladimir Putin. Alongside journalist Mary Louise Kelly, Sullivan discusses the complexities of U.S.-Russia relations, the significance of historical vigilance, and the need for an updated containment strategy to address ongoing Russian aggression.

Join Mary Louise Kelly, NPR's All Things Considered host with a personal story of hearing loss, and Jim Hudspeth, a neuroscience expert on hearing, as they delve into the intricacies of sound perception. Discover Rebecca Knill, a 'cyborg' navigating deafness with a cochlear implant, sharing her unique view on sound and silence. Finally, sound designer Dallas Taylor highlights how sound shapes our emotions. Together, they explore the transformative power of sound—both its beauty and its absence.

Lyndsay Rush, a former poetry skeptic turned author, opens up about her transformative journey into the world of poetry. She shares how Instagram introduced her to accessible poetic expression and reveals the humorous side of her reimagined take on Mary Oliver's 'Wild Geese.' Rush discusses the challenges of dedicating poetry to public figures, and her joy-filled poem celebrates self-acceptance and life’s exuberance, partly driven by its viral success. Engaging in a lively conversation, Mary Louise Kelly brings out Rush's unexpected love for the art.

Gillian Anderson, known for her role as a sex therapist on 'Sex Education', explores women's sexual fantasies in her new book, Want. In conversation with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, they delve into the historical inspirations behind the project and the evolution of female desires since the 1970s. Discussing societal stigma, they highlight the courage it takes for women to voice their fantasies. The duo also examines the emphasis on emotional connection in modern fantasies and the importance of thoughtful representation in sharing these intimate narratives.