Arts and Ideas on WCAI

This Sunday on Arts & Ideas: Stories of people in the frame of the natural world, how Elvis Presley became the King of Rock and Roll in a single year, and turning to literature and philosophy to better handle the dark and difficult times of today’s world.

This Sunday on Arts & Ideas: celebrating 25 years of The Moth with an anniversary special, whether hope can co-exist with humanity's future, and rethinking our Neanderthal relatives.

This Sunday on Arts & Ideas: a Memorial Day special about remembering those we’ve lost, how to make more hope for ourselves, and expressing feelings about the climate crisis through music.

This Sunday on Arts & Ideas: a new Moth about seismic life changes, a special about the concept of hope and where it comes from, and understanding the now-forgotten nuclear threat of the 20th century.

This Sunday on Arts & Ideas: people in the great outdoors, stories hiding in plain sight at the city intersection, and understanding the rights of civilians in wartime.

This Sunday on Arts & Ideas: Learning lessons and getting schooled, the real life experiences of abortion, and stories about mothers and how they impact us.

This Sunday on Arts & Ideas: Letting our loved ones live on through story, a deep look at the life of Janis Joplin, and the latest in renewable energy tech.

This Sunday on Arts & Ideas: The "mystery” of the island Rapa Nui, two stories about humans and nature from the Kitchen Sisters, and a retrospective on the philosophy behind Dr. King's famous "Beyond Vietnam" speech.

This Sunday on Arts & Ideas: stories about the wisdom of elders, the influence and artistry of jazz pianist Cedar Walton, and why bugs are disappearing around the world.

This Sunday on Arts & Ideas: the paths of Americans who've converted to Islam, hearing from the greats of African-American poetry, and a debate about the future of the American city.