November 2, 2009

Word of Mouth
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Today on Word of Mouth, is the media following the pipers or calling the tune of the nation’s health care debate? A journalism watchdog grades the coverage. Then Yoda invades the conference room. Researchers take a cue from Star Wars to develop 3D technology that beams life-like holograms to meetings far, far away. Plus, the ultimate smart city. An exhibition in New York imagines a future of computer chips in every trash can, and park benches that kick you off for sitting too long. And writer Paul Auster joins us to discuss his new novel, Invisible. It’s part coming of age novel, part crime thriller that takes up some serious taboos. Then we explore the dusty world of antiquarian bookselling.

(Photo by William Patrick Butler via Flickr/Creative Commons)

Word of Mouth is all about what's new. Online and on-air, the show looks at our fascinating and ever-changing world, and puts the latest ideas under a microscope. Word of Mouth investigates everything from science and technology, to health and the environment, to new trends in popular culture. The show airs Monday through Thursday at noon and is hosted by Virginia Prescott.

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