Co-founders of San Jose Taiko, Roy and PJ Hirabayashi talk about the importance of this traditional art in the Asian American community. [28:34]

Innovative director Nic Muni talks about the challenges and rewards of producing opera. [26:20]

David Seidler talks about his film, The King's Speech, and his own struggle with stuttering. [31:21]

Jazz writer Gary Giddins on the incomparable Louis Armstrong. [32:17]

A look at Wormfarm where art, agriculture, community, and creativity blossom. [25:35]

Three of Miami’s cultural organizers talk about the  power of art in building community. [31:43]

John Maeda: designing at the intersection of art and technology [29:43]

In part 2 of our conversation with Choreographer Liz Lerman, we explore false dichotomies, including the one that opposes art to science. [25:11]

Liz Lerman: Conversing through dance. [23:50]

2010 National Heritage Fellow Jim "Texas Shorty" Chancellor talks about the great tradition of Texas fiddling. [25:43]