Author and neurologist Oliver Sacks talks about the potential of music to treat autism. And: an arts program designed for autistic children. Later: songwriter Mark Oliver Everett, better known as the frontman of the band Eels, shares his struggle to understand the father he barely knew -- and his influential theory of quantum mechanics.
Stars of the Show
The Emmy award-winning documentary "Austism: The Musical" follows a group of parents and autistic children who participate in a specially written musical production called the Miracle Project. Elaine Hall, an organizer of the event, joins us to talk about the Miracle Project and the documentary.
Music, the Mind and Autism
According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in every 150 children has autism and there are no known cures. But music seems to have a particular impact on those who suffer from the disorder. Oliver Sacks, the neurologist and author of "Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain," joins ...
Mark Oliver Everett
Better known in the music world as E, Mark Oliver Everett is a solo artist and the leader of the band the Eels. But he’s also the son of a quantum physicist who developed the Many Worlds Theory –- an inspiration for sci-fi movies, books and "Star Trek" episodes. Everett ...
Tra La La Blip
I’m betting you’ve never heard of Tra La La Blip. Neither did I, until their founder emailed us yesterday. This rural Australian collective makes electronic pop; and all of ...
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