Donner Party Research Last year, you may have
heard in the news that researchers at the Donner Party camp site
found no trace of cannibalism. In fact, the whole story of that
research is more complicated and less definitive than brief news
reports suggested. A book summarizing that Donner Party research is
now out and we'll talk with authors Kelly Dixon, Shannon Novak, and
Kristin Johnson.
Michele Norris All Things Considered host
Michele Norris' "The Grace of Silence" is Sacramento State's One
Book selection for the 2011-2012 school year. We spoke with
Michele when her book was first published. She joins us again
today.
Sound Advice: Jazz We'll talk about some of
the newest releases in jazz with Capital Public Radio Jazz Music
Director Gary Vercelli.