Mary Louise Kelly, Regina G. Barber, and Maria Godoy discuss the drumming behavior of palm cockatoos, the formation of pink diamonds, and the Nipah virus outbreak in India.

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.

Original broadcast date: Friday, October 16, 2020. Sound surrounds us, from cacophony even to silence. But depending on how we hear, the world can be a different auditory experience for each of us. This hour, TED speakers explore the science of sound. Guests on the show include NPR All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly, neuroscientist Jim Hudspeth, writer Rebecca Knill, and sound designer Dallas Taylor.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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.