Instead of running away from disaster, journalists ran toward it on September 11. The AP's Robyn Walensky and CNN producer Phil Hirshkorn discuss their new anthology of broadcast journalism from the front lines, Covering Catastrophe. And it's Shark Trouble with Jaws author Peter Benchley-he'll talk about his new book.
Robyn Walensky and Phil Hirshkorn
Instead of running away from disaster, journalists ran toward it on September 11. The AP's Robyn Walensky and CNN producer Phil Hirshkorn discuss their new anthology of broadcast journalism from the front lines, Covering Catastrophe.
Tom Vanderbilt
Tom Vanderbilt tours the ruins of atomic America in his new book, Survival City. Read an excerpt in the Reading Room.
Andy Allen and Joanna Price
Alt-country folkies Andy Allen and Joanna "Piano" Price of The Hank Dogs perform and discuss their new album.
Peter Benchley
It's Shark Trouble with Jaws author Peter Benchley-he'll discuss his new book, marine life, and our love affair with the darkly intriguing shark. Read an excerpt in the Reading Room.
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