Michael reviews "The Grand Design," a book by the great Cambridge mathematician Stephen Hawking and CalTech physicist Leonard Mlodinow, outlining a unifying theory called M-theory.
Commonweal board member, artist, and writer Eric Karpeles talks about his friendship with U.S. Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin, and their upcoming New School event.
Susan Braun, Commonweal executive director, writes about the story of Annie and Nick - a couple she knew who faced the difficult end-of-life issues so many face as Annie died of breast cancer.
Michael questions The New School community about our own views on death, asking questions and offering resources as the End of Life Conversations series continues.
Michael talks about his journey of thought and questioning spurred by watching Which Way Home, a 2010 Oscar nominee for best documentary feature film about immigration issues.
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