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The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.The culture and traditions of Ancient Egypt have long captivated history students. But one part its history may have been swept under the rug.On today’s program, we’ll explore opium use in Ancient Egypt, and how the drug was used by people of all classes, including the pharaohs.

Viet Thanh Nguyen's new novel, “The Committed,” is the long-awaited follow-up to the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Sympathizer.”It tells the story of a…

Dave Kindred is a legendary sportswriter, perhaps most-known for his writing on Muhammad Ali.In his new book "Leave Out the Tragic Parts: A Grandfather's…

T.C. Boyle's novel, "Outside Looking In," takes readers back to the 1960s and to the early days of LSD.The book tells the story of Harvard Ph.D. students…

Dr. Matt McCarthy is the author of two national bestsellers, "The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly" and "Odd Man Out." He is an assistant professor of…

Fourteen counties in New York have filed a lawsuit against generic drug manufacturers.The counties are suing more than 30 drug manufacturers.Schenectady…

"Wholly Unraveled" is Keele Burgin’s memoir of self-discovery and finding her voice.Burgin was raised in a Catholic cult, under the unforgiving eye of her…

Award-winning author Mitchell Jackson takes us inside the drug-ravaged neighborhood and struggling family of his youth, while examining the cultural…

Chris McGreal is a reporter for the Guardian and former journalist at the BBC. He was the Guardian's correspondent in Johannesburg, Jerusalem and…

Leslie Jamison is the author of the essay collection "The Empathy Exams," a New York Times bestseller, and the novel "The Gin Closet," a finalist for the…