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Being and Time was published in 1927 during the Weimar period in Germany, a time of political, social and economic turmoil. Heidegger himself did not escape the pressures and his nationalism, and undeniable anti-Semitism in the following decades cast a shadow over the man, but not the work. Being and Time is not coloured by expressions of his later views (unlike other writings) and remains an outstanding document.

Even the most reasonable of us can be selective about when we think reasonably. We may realize that the best thing to do is to take the advice of our doctor when facing a medical issue. When shopping for a new car or appliance we might carefully assess online reviews and weigh our options calmly before making an informed decision. But when it comes to things that feel more fraught, we might throw this approach out the window, dismissing facts and patterns that form a body of evidence, and trust our gut.

Dotson Rader arrived in New York in 1963, a young stranger to the city, knowing no one, owning nothing - until a few lucky events opened up an extraordinary new world for him. Through his words, we enter this ardent, unforgettable world of writers, artists, radicals, and sexual rebels in a time of unprecedented cultural freedom and defiance. Against the backdrop of the women's rights, gay liberation, civil rights, and anti-war movements, a singular new period of experimentation and liberation is born.

The Pubbers, 10 gifted social misfits, set out one night to explore a set of steam tunnels beneath their campus, end up captured by aliens, and are transported by spaceship to another planet. Hoping to return home, they pool their talents to construct a time machine. The escape plan is discovered, and the Pubbers learn that building the device is why they were kidnaped in the first place.

"Dallas Police Are Used to Recovering from Being in Harm's Way" is from the July 13, 2016 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Manny Fernandez and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Our goal will be to demystify what AA is like especially if you’re a younger person struggling with drink. Within this podcast we will reveal what it's like to be in AA meeting by inviting an amazing young person who has got sober within AA to share their story. We’ll also have a discussions about the unique challenge younger people in AA face and show how we overcame these hurdles with the help of the vibrant community of sober recovering alcoholics in AA. Come and join us and listen to a loving spoonful of experience, strength and hope.

"Bronx Man, 54, Dies in Police Custody after Being Handcuffed" is from the March 18 2016, U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Ashley Southall and Liam Stack and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

White Americans have long been comfortable in the assumption that they are the cultural norm. Now that notion is being challenged, as white people wrestle with what it means to be part of a fast-changing, truly multicultural nation. Facing chronic economic insecurity, a popular culture that reflects the nation’s diverse cultural reality, a future in which they will no longer constitute the majority of the population, and with a Black president in the White House, whites are growing anxious.

Michelle Prince is on a mission to help people stop the juggling and live a better, less crazy life.