Amanda Ripley

Biography:

Amanda Ripley, a senior writer at TIME Magazine, has traveled the world studying disasters, natural and manmade. Her book, The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes and Why, is the first mass-market book to explain how the brain works in disasters and how we can learn to do better.

Website(s):

amandaripley.com

Book(s):

The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes - and Why

Past Shows:

Psychology of Disaster
Sunday - August 10 2008
For the first 2 ½ hours, journalist Amanda Ripley discussed the psychology of disaster response and her new book, The Unthinkable. When a person encounters a disastrous circumstance they may first react with disbelief or denial, as the brain tries to normalize the situation, she...More »

Last Night

Nov21Roswell & Ufology / Folklore & Exorcisms

Hosted by:George Noory

Guests:

Don Schmitt, Lionel Fanthorpe

Don Schmitt, a veteran investigator of the 1947 Roswell Incident, shared his insights into the infamous crash. Followed by Anglican priest Lionel Fanthorpe, who shared various myths, legends, folklore, and tales of exorcisms.

Upcoming Shows

Nov26

Tuesday - Advanced Tech / Vampire Portrayals Charles Shults III | Father Sebastiaan

Nov27

Wednesday - Facing Death / Ascension of Consciousness George Ure | Amy O'Pry

Nov28

Thursday - Giving Thanks / Mysteries of Mars Dr. Joe Gallenberger | Cheryll Jones

Nov29

Friday - Tiny Mistakes / Open Lines Jared Knott | Open Lines

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