The Radio Café on Santafenewmexican.com

Paul Davies is an astrophysicist and astrobiologist whose book "The Eerie Silence" is an exploration of the search for intelligent life in the universe. But what is “life,” and what is “intelligence?” And what is the likelihood of life forming on other planets? And if it did, how would we know?

While politicians and other adults have brought the world to the edge of catastrophic climate disruption, young people all over the globe are organizing and taking action. We speak to four young New Mexicans about the upcoming General Climate Strike and 7 Days of Resistance.

Thirty years ago, a group of pueblo women started getting together to talk about their problems and issues, including everything from child rearing, to trauma, culture and politics. Now, Tewa Women United is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of events. We talk to executive director Corrine Sanchez about her journey empowering women and community.

544 days in an Iranian prison: Jason Rezian

How can the fruits of Silicon Valley high tech be used to keep our children safe? Dr. Katherine Ortega Courtney’s new book, "Anna, Age Eight," is about how to prevent child abuse and trauma by improving the systems within social services, government and private agencies, and getting them to share data.

Laurel Chiten’s documentary "Just One Drop" looks at the history of this alternative healing practice—the controversy, the efficacy and the mystery surrounding what was once—and in many places still is—an accepted practice.

Aurra Gardner had everything going for her—talented musician, creative artist, beloved daughter and older sister—but she chose to end her own life at 16. How can we understand her story — and the stories of other suffering families? Nick Pachelli of Searchlight New Mexico talks about his in-depth report on this issue.

Migration policies continually changing; migrants in danger from both cartels and police; insufficient work, shelter and service; shortage of immigration attorneys and judges. These are just some of the circumstances encountered by refugees on the Mexico-U.S. border. Santa Fe New Mexican reporter Jens Erik Gould tells about his recent stories from El Paso and Ciudad Juárez.

Santa Fe Institute economist Rajiv Sethi talks from an economics and social science perspective about stereotyping in the criminal justice system, and the resulting disparities in our communities.

Avi Belkin’s new film, "Mike Wallace is Here," profiles the life of the influential broadcast journalist who inaugurated 60 Minutes, and whose life work brings up important questions about journalism today.

Searchlight New Mexico’s April Reese discusses her reporting on the effects of toxic chemicals from Cannon Air Force Base on local groundwater—and the severe toll these toxins have taken on the viability of a dairy business and the health of its owner.

A mining company is exploring the possibility of mineral extraction in the National Forest near Pecos. We talk to two experts on the potential consequences to our state's air and water.

August has been dedicated “Local Food Connects” month, and we talk to local food advocate Denise Miller and farmer Alex Pino.

Jamie Bernstein’s new memoir "Famous Father Girl: A Memoir of Growing Up Bernstein” is about the richness and challenges of growing up with her larger-than-life dad, Leonard Bernstein. With humor, honesty and insight, she recounts a life of both privilege and confusion during a period when many things were left unsaid. 

We talk to Caroline Frederickson, president of the American Constitution Society, about her new book “The Democracy Fix: How to Win the Fight for Fair Rules, Fair Courts, and Fair Elections.”