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Food Writer and Growing Bolder Radio Guest Mark Bittman Goes Back to College

Class is in session! Growing Bolder Radio guest Mark Bittman will be taking part in a semester-long residency at the Berkeley Food Institute at UC Berkeley.

Behind-the-Scenes at the ‘Conquering Kilimanjaro’ Premiere

Our “Conquering Kilimanjaro” documentary premieres to rave reviews and a sold-out audience. Go behind-the-scenes of this red carpet event and help us celebrate the strength of the human spirit.

Theodore Bikel

Theodore Bikel, a legend of stage, screen and folk music, tells us about finding love and purpose at 90 and why he’s been so busy lately that he had to update his autobiography, which he wrote at 70!

“Gilligan’s Island” remains one of the most beloved and popular shows in TV history, even though it only aired for three seasons. Dawn Wells, who played girl-next-door Mary Ann, discusses the show’s enduring appeal and relevance and explains why we could all stand to think a little bit more like Mary Ann in today’s fast-paced world.

Estella Pyfrom

Estella Pyfrom is living proof you don’t need a lot of money or contacts to make a big difference. After a lifetime of teaching underprivileged children and adults, she retired but the need to help was still strong. So she created a mobile learning center to bring education to underserved communities.

Slowing Time Down With Mind Over Matter

How do you slow time down? Live in the moment. Ellen Langer is one of the world’s preeminent social psychologists, a Harvard professor and author of 11 books who has designed some amazing research studies to determine how the mind influences the body.