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Richard Dawkins On His Life In Science

Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins has captured the world's attention promoting scientific literacy and a secular world view. Steve Kraske speaks with him about his latest memoir, Brief Candle in the Dark: My Life in Science, a sequel to his An Appetite for Wonder.  

Richard Dawkins will speak at 7p.m. Thursday September 8 at Unity Temple on The Plaza. The event is presented by Rainy Day Books, the Linda Hall Library & The Kansas City Star. For tickets and information visit www.rainydaybooks.com.

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When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.
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