October 1, 2008

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Today on Word of Mouth, modern artists like Devendra Banhart, Iron & Wine, and Animal Collective are reinventing the sound of traditional music. Journalist Amanda Petrusich travelled the South, probing the history of Americana and drawing connections between today’s artists and those who blazed their paths. Plus, some art collectors are expanding their horizons and finding pieces based on our computer-driven world. We’ll also hear how scientists are growing natural plastic inside of plants, and we get a roundup of new gadgets that would impress your geekiest friends.

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  • Next Green Thing: Bio-Plastics

    Scientists are looking for ways to cut down on the amount of petroleum-based plastic in the world.

  • Computer-Based Art

    Rebecca Cascade recently visited a collector who's embraced computer-based art wholeheartedly.

  • Geeky Gadgets

    Gadget junkie Steve Greenberg shows us tools like WiFi t-shirts and solar-powered backpacks.

  • The Next American Music

    The story of American music is, like America itself, a story of re-invention.

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Word of Mouth is all about what's new. Online and on-air, the show looks at our fascinating and ever-changing world, and puts the latest ideas under a microscope. Word of Mouth investigates everything from science and technology, to health and the environment, to new trends in popular culture. The show airs Monday through Thursday at noon and is hosted by Virginia Prescott.

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