Ross Reynolds
Stories
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The Strange Language Of Baseball
From 'cup of coffee' to 'Bronx cheer,' Ross Reynolds runs the language bases of baseball with linguist Ben Zimmer.
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Nicholson Baker's New Novel 'Traveling Sprinkler'
In his new book “Traveling Sprinkler,” novelist Nicholson Baker tells the story of a 55-year-old poet’s obsession with electronic dance music, Debussy,...
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Elections Controversy, Measles Outbreak, And Trucker Strike Settled
Ross Reynolds talks with Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer about this week's news from Canada.
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SCOTUS Rules Against Some Campaign Finance Limits
Ross Reynolds talks with Marcia Coyle, chief Washington correspondent for the National Law Journal, about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reject funding limits in federal elections.
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The Underlying Social Message Of Pranksters
Ross Reynolds talks with Kembrew McLeod, a professor of communication studies at the University of Iowa, about his book, "Pranksters: Making Mischief...
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Malcolm Gladwell: 'Why Do We Call David The Underdog?'
David and Goliath: the improbable victory, a one in a million outcome that never should have happened. But New Yorker writer Malcolm Gladwell argues...
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No Extension In Washington For Health Insurance Sign-Up
Ross Reynolds sits down with Washington Healthplanfinder spokesman Michael Marchand to get an update on the last day of open enrollment.
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Factors To Consider Before Releasing Names Of Missing People
Ross Reynolds speaks with Joel Reidenberg, who teaches law at Fordham and Princeton universities, about the ethical complexities of releasing the names...
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Why Comedian Hari Kondabolu Isn't 'Waiting For 2042'
Ross Reynolds talks with comedian Hari Kondabolu about race in America, the coming white minority and his new album, "Waiting For 2042." Kondabolu will...
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Oso Mudslide Victims Likely To Face Financial Woes
Ross Reynolds talks with Jim Davis, editor of the Herald Business Journal in Everett, about the bleak financial outlook facing Oso victims whose homes...