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KGNU's Claudia Cragg talks with Heather Cabot and Samantha Walravens about their book that tells the story of the women who haven't asked for permission from Silicon Valley to chase their dreams. They are going for it -- building the next generation of tech start-ups, investing in each other's ventures, crushing male hacker stereotypes and rallying women and girls everywhere to join the digital revolution. isn't about the famous tech trailblazers you already know. Instead, journalists @CabotVentures and  @SamWalravens introduce us to the fearless female entrepreneurs and technologists fighting at the grassroots level for an ownership stake in the revolution that's changing the way we live, work and connect to each other.  We learn about women such as Debbie Sterling, inventor of GoldieBlox, the first engineering toy for girls, which topples the notion that only boys can build. And the YouTube sensation that is Michelle Phan's ipsy studios, where she is grooming the next generation of digital video stars while leading her own mega e-commerce beauty business. Tracy Chou, former lead software developer at Pinterest, whose public urging in 2013 helped push Silicon Valley tech giants to reveal the tiny number of women in their ranks, propelling the "women in tech" conversation to front pages.   These women are the rebels proving that a female point of view matters in the age of technology and can rock big returns. At a time when women hold 26% of computing jobs in the U.S. and make up a tiny fraction of the entrepreneurs launching new tech companies, their stories shine a light on new role models who prove that in the fast-moving innovation economy, there is a place for anyone who has a big idea and the passion to build it.

's Claudia Cragg discusses tackling the interconnected issues of globalization, neoliberalism, and declining public institutions with Corey Dolgon @cdolgon1 who argues that, for the most part, American citizens now readily accept reform policies that destroy the public sector. In his new book, Dolgon argues that this is done seemingly in the public interest and in a political culture that embraces what Stephen Colbert calls ""--a willingness to agree to arguments that feel right "in the gut" regardless of fancy science or messy facts. This narrative that stretches from the post?Vietnam War era to the present parade of political reality TV and debates over Black Lives Matter, Dolgon dismantles US common-sense cultural discourse. His original, alternative account reveals that this ongoing crisis in US policy will not cease until a critical mass of American citizens recognize what has been lost, and in whose interest. For decades now, American voters have been convinced to support public policies that only benefit those in power. But how do the powerful extract consent from citizens whose own self-interest and collective well-being are constantly denied? And why do so many Americans seem to have given up on quality public education, on safe food and safe streets, on living wages--even on democracy itself? Kill It to Save It lays bare the hypocrisy of contemporary US political discourse, documenting the historical and theoretical trajectory of capitalism's triumph over democracy.

's Claudia Cragg speaks here with who coined the term ""—a person who is deliberately reducing his or her consumption of meat—and a global movement was born. In his book, Kateman, the founder of the Reducetarian Foundation, presents more than 70 original essays from influential thinkers on how the simple act of cutting 10% or more of the meat from one's diet can transform the life of the reader, animals, and the planet. This book features contributions from such luminaries as Seth Godin, Joel Fuhrman, Victoria Moran, Jeffrey Sachs, Bill McKibben, Naomi Oreskes, Peter Singer, and others. With over 40 vegan, vegetarian, and "less meat" recipes from bestselling cookbook author Pat Crocker, as well as tons of practical tips for reducing the meat in your diet (for example, skip eating meat with dinner if you ate it with lunch; replace your favorite egg omelet with a tofu scramble; choose a veggie burrito instead of a beef burrito; declare a meatless day of the week), The Reducetarian Solution is a life—not to mention planet!—saving book.

In the aftermath of the decision, it's become commonplace to note the growing political dominance of a small segment of the economic elite. But what exactly are those members of the elite doing with their newfound influence? The provides an answer to this question for the first time. 's book is a comprehensive account of legislation promoted by the nation's biggest corporate lobbies across all fifty state legislatures and encompassing a wide range of labor and economic policies. In an era of growing economic insecurity, it turns out that one of the main reasons life is becoming harder for American workers is a relentless—and concerted—offensive by the country’s best-funded and most powerful political forces: corporate lobbies empowered by the Supreme Court to influence legislative outcomes with an endless supply of cash. These actors have successfully championed hundreds of new laws that lower wages, eliminate paid sick leave, undo the right to sue over job discrimination, and cut essential public services. Lafer shows how corporate strategies have been shaped by twenty-first-century conditions—including globalization, economic decline, and the populism reflected in both the Trump and Sanders campaigns of 2016. Perhaps most important, Lafer shows that the corporate legislative agenda has come to endanger the scope of democracy itself. For anyone who wants to know what to expect from corporate-backed Republican leadership in Washington, D.C., there is no better guide than this record of what the same set of actors has been doing in the state legislatures under its control.

A new movie has just been released, '', set against the background of World War I dealing with the program by to exterminate the This was a cinematic project dear to the late , perhaps best known for his Las Vegas hotel and casino connections and his ownership of MGM, but himself an Armenian for whom the massacre was not just some tale of history. But in this reprise of interview conducted for the 100th anniversary of the Massacre two years ago, KGNU's Claudia Cragg speaks with , a former Deputy Managing Editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer on his book '', . The events covered, Ureneck explains, constituted the final episode of what he terms "the 20th Century’s first genocide" — the slaughter of three million Armenians, Greeks and Assyrians of the Ottoman Empire. The massacre occurred as warships of the great powers stood by — the United States, Great Britain, France and Italy. The deaths of hundreds of thousands seemed inevitable until a minister, who happened to be an American, staged a bold rescue with the help of a courageous naval officer. Now, he says, the mostly forgotten story of one of the great humanitarian acts of history gets told. (Please note: this is not the same tale of individuals as in 'The Promise' which also features many acts of bravery and heroism in a rather more generally fictitious mode.)

T.R. Reid, whose latest book is A Fine Mess,. In this, Reid crisscrosses the globe in search of solutions to pressing tax systems problems for the US. With an uncanny knack for making a complex subject not just accessible but gripping, he investigates what makes good taxation (no, that’s not an oxymoron) and brings that knowledge home where it is needed most. Never talking down or reflexively siding with either wing of politics, T. R. Reid presses the case for sensible root-and-branch reforms with a companionable ebullience. This affects everyone because. while doing taxes will never be America's favorite pastime, but it can and should be so much easier and fairer.

Marcus du Sautoy, "I don't see how anybody can believe that is not happening because if you see the correlation between the carbon that's being put into our environment via us as humans and the increase in temperature, if you don't think there's a connection (then) I really don't understand how you can make any connections about anything!" BROADCAST on KGNU Denver/Boulder on 31 May 2017 amidst White House announcements of the US withdrawal from the KGNU's Claudia Cragg speaks here with  the Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University and professor of mathematics, on his new book “The Great Unknown.” This is a "captivating journey to the outer reaches of human knowledge" -- Bill Bryson.  He explores the boundaries of human knowledge, from chaos theory to the concept of infinity, to find out whether some mysteries of the universe can ever be solved. In , one of the world’s most brilliant mathematicians takes us into the minds of science’s greatest innovators as he probes the many mysteries we have yet to solve. From the very large to the very small, from the distant future to the deep past, from the complexities of the human brain to the infinities of mathematics, Marcus du Sautoy invites us to join him on a journey to the seven frontiers of knowledge, the outer edges where scientists are actively grappling with the unknown. Can we locate consciousness in the brain? What is dark energy made of? Can we speak of time before the Big Bang? Is it possible to predict the future? At once exhilarating and mind bending, The Great Unknown challenges us to think in new ways about every aspect of the known world. Du Sautoy reminds us that major breakthroughs were often ridiculed at the time of their discovery and invites us to consider big questions—about who we are and the nature of God—that even the most creative scientists have yet to answer definitively. In The Great Unknown, one of the world’s most brilliant mathematicians takes us into the minds of science’s greatest innovators as he probes the many mysteries we have yet to solve. From the very large to the very small, from the distant future to the deep past, from the complexities of the human brain to the infinities of mathematics, Marcus du Sautoy invites us to join him on a journey to the seven frontiers of knowledge, the outer edges where scientists are actively grappling with the unknown. Can we locate consciousness in the brain? What is dark energy made of? Can we speak of time before the Big Bang? Is it possible to predict the future? At once exhilarating and mind bending, The Great Unknown will challenge you to think in new ways about every aspect of the known world. Du Sautoy reminds us that major breakthroughs were often ridiculed at the time of their discovery and invites us to consider big questions—about who we are and the nature of God—that even the most creative scientists have yet to answer definitively.

cofounder, Sarah van Gelder was becoming increasingly alarmed about the state of American society until it came to her that something could be done. Witnessing the deep divides, racial violence, climate change, economic insecurity, and inequality - she wondered if perhaps US society is coming unraveled? Has anyone got answers? She confided her fears to a friend, who said, "If the universe could deploy the one small person that is you, what would it have you do?" Her answer surprised them both: "I'd go out traveling and see for myself." The result is her new book, Driving a 12-year-old Toyota pickup with a tiny camper, she visited 18 states and five Indian reservations, big cities, and small towns. Instead of staying in the centers of power, where people are richly rewarded for their allegiance to the status quo, she headed out on the back roads of Montana and North Dakota; to the abandoned neighborhoods of Detroit, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Newark; to Appalachia and Greensboro, North Carolina; and home via Texas, New Mexico, and Utah.

Author  - talks about his latest book, The Trump Survival Guide' with KGNU's Claudia Cragg (@KGNUClaudia).  The book contains twelve chapters, each one centering on an important matter to voters—from civil rights to immigration, from the economy to women's issues. Inside each chapter is a discussion of the issue, first in the form of a brief history lesson, then a summary of how President Obama addressed the issue, and next a prediction as to what Donald Trump realistically can and can't do. The last section, and possibly the most important, is a resource guide, offering readers advice on what they can do to fight back. In 1988 Stone began a career as a writer and . He has written extensively for magazines, including New York, Esquire, GQ, and Vogue, but eventually dedicated his livelihood to books. His first ghostwritten project was for the Nicaraguan politician , Memoirs of a Counter-Revolutionary (1988). Since then Stone has written more than thirty books with a diverse group of people, including theoretical physicist , former Chief Solutions Officer , medical director of Canyon Ranch Resorts Mark Liponis, CNN executive vice-president Gail Evans, and founder Blake Mycoskie (the number one New York Times bestseller Start Something That Matters). Stone has written a few other books under his own name, including the Washington Post number one bestseller The Bush Survival Bible (along with several other humor books), "Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick," which has been translated into more than twenty languages; and Little Girl Fly Away, which he co-produced as a television movie. Of these books, ten have been New York Times bestsellers. Stone serves on the board of several not-for-profit organizations, including Surgeons Over Seas (SOS), which saves lives in developing countries by improving surgical care, and (TWO), a non-profit think tank and educational organization that defends the GLBT community against anti-gay misinformation.

Not long ago and prior to a meeting with his economic advisory council, President Donald Trump held a briefing to discuss the putative repeal of 2010’s . This was the single most visible legislative consequence of the banking crisis. “We expect to be cutting a lot out of Dodd-Frank,” Trump said. “I have so many people, friends of mine, with nice businesses, they can’t borrow money, because the banks just won’t let them borrow because of the rules and regulations and Dodd-Frank.” Hours later, as promised, the president issued a memorandum to set in motion his plan to scale back the provisions of Dodd-Frank and repeal the upcoming fiduciary rule—the latest in his slate of executive orders aimed at decreasing regulations. But will a repeal of Dodd-Frank really help small business, too? We speak for KGNU's "It's The Economy" with , Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor of Law, at CU Boulder. He is also the author of "."