Trees talk to each other, and even form alliances with other trees or other species. Some are incredibly old — the root mass of aspens might live 100,000 years. In this hour, we explore the science and history of trees.

Guests:

<a href="https://www.ttbook.org/people/mark-hirsch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Hirsch</a>, <a href="https://www.ttbook.org/people/richard-powers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richard Powers</a>, <a href="https://www.ttbook.org/people/suzanne-simard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Suzanne Simard</a>, <a href="https://www.ttbook.org/people/amos-clifford" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amos Clifford</a>, <a href="https://www.ttbook.org/people/daegan-miller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daegan Miller</a>

Trees talk to each other, and even form alliances with other trees or other species. Some are incredibly old — the root mass of aspens might live 100,000 years. In this hour, we explore the science and history of trees. Guests: Mark Hirsch, Richard Powers, Suzanne Simard, Amos Clifford, Daegan Miller

Trees talk to each other, and even form alliances with other trees or other species. Some are incredibly old — the root mass of aspens might live 100,000 years. In this hour, we explore the science and history of trees.

Guests:

<a href="https://www.ttbook.org/people/mark-hirsch" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mark Hirsch</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ttbook.org/people/richard-powers" rel="noopener noreferrer">Richard Powers</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ttbook.org/people/suzanne-simard" rel="noopener noreferrer">Suzanne Simard</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ttbook.org/people/amos-clifford" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amos Clifford</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ttbook.org/people/daegan-miller" rel="noopener noreferrer">Daegan Miller</a>

The Secret Language of Trees [Rebroadcast]

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”To the Best of Our Knowledge” is a <a href="http://www.peabodyawards.com/award-profile/to-the-best-of-our-knowledge" rel="noopener noreferrer">Peabody award-winning</a> national public radio show that explores big ideas and beautiful questions. Deep interviews with philosophers, writers, artists, scientists, historians, and others help listeners find new sources of meaning, purpose, and wonder in daily life. Whether it’s about bees, poetry, skin, or psychedelics, every episode is an intimate, sound-rich journey into open-minded, open-hearted conversations. Warm and engaging, TTBOOK helps listeners feel less alone and more connected – to our common humanity and to the world we share.For more from the TTBOOK team, visit us at <a href="https://ttbook.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">ttbook.org.</a>

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