'Life on Mars' Author Explores Humans' Relationship With...

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'Life on Mars' Author Explores Humans' Relationship With the Universe

"Life on Mars," Tracy K. Smith's third book, explores the cosmos through words. The Princeton creative writing professor and poet reflects on the relationship between our lives and the universe at her Brooklyn home.

AIR DATE 5/16/11

Freedom Riders Discuss 50th Anniversary of Protest Movement

Freedom Riders Discuss 50th Anniversary of Protest Movement

'Freedom Riders' Reenacts Historic Bus Trip Across South

'Freedom Riders' Reenacts Historic Bus Trip Across South

Weekly Poem: From 'My God, It's Full of Stars' by Tracy...

Weekly Poem: From 'My God, It's Full of Stars' by Tracy...

Morganza Spillway Reduces Pressure on Cities' Levees;...

Morganza Spillway Reduces Pressure on Cities' Levees;...

Final Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour

Final Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour

Tracy K. Smith Reads From 'Life of Mars'

Tracy K. Smith Reads From 'Life of Mars'

How Will IMF Turmoil Affect Global Markets?

How Will IMF Turmoil Affect Global Markets?

Political Checklist: We've Hit the Debt Ceiling, Now What?

Political Checklist: We've Hit the Debt Ceiling, Now What?

'Life on Mars' Author Explores Humans' Relationship With...

'Life on Mars' Author Explores Humans' Relationship With...

How Does the U.S. Debt Ceiling Work and Why Does it Matter?

How Does the U.S. Debt Ceiling Work and Why Does it Matter?

IMF Chief Strauss-Kahn Denied $1 Million Bail Over Sexual...

IMF Chief Strauss-Kahn Denied $1 Million Bail Over Sexual...

Student Freedom Riders Discuss Civil Rights Movement

Student Freedom Riders Discuss Civil Rights Movement

Amid Flooding Threat in Louisiana, Not All Obeying...

Amid Flooding Threat in Louisiana, Not All Obeying...

Freedom Riders Discuss 50th Anniversary of Protest Movement

Freedom Riders Discuss 50th Anniversary of Protest Movement

'Freedom Riders' Reenacts Historic Bus Trip Across South

'Freedom Riders' Reenacts Historic Bus Trip Across South

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