A week of safety workshops bring up fears of the apocalypse.

Playwright and theater reviewer Cara Blouin discusses what she likes in a story and the problem with happy endings.

Racial ambiguity and an identity crisis.

Comedian William Childress talks about the problems with being a big guy in China, possible lottery winning, and self-improvement.

The urge to reproduce, hostile children,and an unexpected hero.

A chat with Tom Bachman about his experience abroad, what the future holds, and his first paid gig.

A trip back to America takes a scary turn.

Incompetence, murder, and the complex world of peanut allergies.

A mysterious ad for a sex toy causes concern.