Sci-Fi Christmas & Regina Spektor

Studio 360

We offer a sci-fi tale with a holiday twist: Kurt Andersen’s story about an observant visitor who’s been here for a very long time. A member of R.E.M. remembers recording its groundbreaking song, “Radio Free Europe.” And we get lessons in painting with bacteria from an artist and scientist team.

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