Terrorism, technology and the Patriot Act are just three causes for a reduction in our level of privacy. Author Garret Keizer discusses how views on privacy differ across social, political and cultural lines, we get an update on the threat of “bath salts” and we learn how to bowl a cricket ball.

Vermont author Garret Keizer examines the tension between our desire for peace and quiet and our love of technology and Arlington band Burnham performs in VPR's Studio.

Author Garret Keizer talks with VPR's Jane Lindholm about the tension between our desire for peace and quiet and our love of technology. 

Vermont writer Garret Keizer traveled the world for his book, The Unwanted Sound Of Everything We Want. We talk with him about the connections between noise, technology and culture. We also hear from the Montpelier based Noise Pollution Clearinghouse.