Category Archives: 8 O’Clock Buzz
A Topical Revisit of Big Brother: Michael Sullivan’s Theatre Adaptation of “1984″
Friday, 14 June 2013 | buzz
During the last part of the June 14th 8 O’Clock Buzz, host Jonathan Zarov talked with playwright Michael Sullivan about his theatrical adaptation of George Orwell’s “1984″. This adaptation has proved shockingly topical, considering the recent National Security Association phone tapping scandal. It revisits the themes of Big Brother and a public kept in fear of an unnamed enemy. Listen to the entire interview here: more »
World Naked Bike Ride: Madison
Friday, 14 June 2013 | buzz
Coming to Madison this Saturday, June 15th is the World Naked Bike Ride! The clothing-optional ride is to support human-powered, green transportation. If you’d like to participate, join their Yahoo group and you’ll be emailed the starting location of the ride. If you’d just like to watch, they revealed they will be riding past/through Orton park at some time tomorrow. You can see pictures and videos from last year’s WNBR here. Listen to the full event update: more »
Un-Gifted: The Truth about Talent, Practice, Creativity, and the Many Paths to Greatness
Friday, 14 June 2013 | buzz
On Friday, June 14th Buzz host Jonathan Zarov interviewed author and Ph.D. Scott Barry Kaufman about his new book Un-Gifted: The Truth about Talent, Practice, Creativity, and the Many Paths to Greatness. This unique look at how we analyze potential suggests that IQ and standardized testing cannot necessarily sum up a person’s ability to succeed, and asks that we not applaud those individuals who do achieve greatness for managing despite their disabilities, but because of them. Listen to learn more. more »
Update from Istanbul
Thursday, 13 June 2013 | buzz
On Thursday, June 13th, 8 O’Clock Buzz host Tony Casteneda talked with Jenna Pope, a photojournalist currently reporting on and photographing the protests in Istanbul, Turkey. Follow her on Facebook to see some of her photos of the protests! Listen to the entire interview: more »
Implications of Supreme Court Ruling That DNA Can Be Collected on Arrest
Thursday, 13 June 2013 | buzz
During the second half of the Wednesday, June 12th Buzz show, host Jan Miyasaki talked with senior fellow of the Urban Institute Justice Policy Center Julie Samuels about the recent Supreme Court Ruling that DNA can be collected upon arrest for a serious crime. more »