Yesterday

BrainStuff Classics: When Has a Single Vote Decided an Election?

Voting is an incredibly important way to make your voice heard, but it's very rare for a candidate to win or lose by just one vote. Learn how rare -- and about a few times that it's happened -- in today's classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstu ... Show More

7m 50s

Oct 16

How Do You Grow a 3,000-Pound Pumpkin?

The largest pumpkins in the world now weigh well over a ton, and the record gets broken just about every year. But how (and why) would you go about growing one? Learn how competitive gourd growing works in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://home.howstuf ... Show More

11m 56s

Oct 14

How Do Your Nerves Tell Your Muscles to Function?

Every movement our bodies make -- from waving at a friend to pumping blood -- is goverened by complex electrochemical handshakes among our nerves and our muscles. Learn how voluntary, involuntary, and reflexive movements work in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on these artic ... Show More

13m 30s

Mar 2021

Maya Angelou Part 1

Throughout the twists and turns of her colorful life, Maya Angelou gathered the wisdom of the world and distilled it into a dynamic force with which to educate, to move, and to change society. Words have power! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 18m

Jul 2020

Maya Angelou

Learn about the famous author and poet who helped the Civil Rights Movement and changed the world with her inspiring words and life story.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% o ... Show More

10m 41s

Mar 2019

Dr. Maya Angelou

The late poet, author, icon and activist Dr. Maya Angelou speaks about her creative process, the power of words and how she overcame a traumatic childhood. Dr. Angelou says that in order to be the best human being you can be, you must follow one simple directive: "Just do right." ... Show More

32m 38s

Feb 2024

1077 || a lil Maya Angelou moment

Did you know James Baldwin is the friend who pushed Maya Angelou to write "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"??? I sure didn't. This human was so impressive and intentional and inspirational + I can't wait to talk about her work with you! MAYA + JAMES: https://www.youtube.com/watch ... Show More

7m 13s

Oct 2005

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou answers listeners questions about her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.

26m 43s

Jan 2018

Dr. Maya Angelou, Part 1: 9 Words That Changed Her Life

In the first of a special two-part podcast, Oprah has a conversation with her beloved mentor, the late poet, author, icon and activist Dr. Maya Angelou. She's also the woman Oprah called her mother, sister and friend for more than 30 years. Oprah says, "She was there for me alway ... Show More

29m 4s

Apr 2021

Maya Angelou Part 3

In Part 3, Maya Angelou has stretched to fill many spheres of influence; she gathered accolades as she climbed and was generous with her experiences. Her lantern of wisdom shone all over the world, lighting the way ahead for others to follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis ... Show More

1h 44m

Apr 2020

Maya Angelou

<p>Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson in 1928. She was a mother, writer, dancer, director, performer, friend of presidents, and author of seven volumes of memoir. The very first - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - returned to the top of the best-seller lists when she died i ... Show More

27m 21s

How Did Maya Angelou Work?