Richard Zacks reveals the true story of Captain Kidd, examining the theory that he was not a marauding buccaneer after all, but a government-backed Repo man of the high seas. And Wynton Marsalis discusses his upcoming tour with his sextet.
Hard Boiled in New YorkThree of our most respected contemporary authors discuss Raymond Chandler's legacy. Listen
Hard Boiled in New YorkThree of our most respected contemporary authors discuss Raymond Chandler's legacy. Listen
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Wynton Marsalis
Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis on performing with his Septet at the Beacon Theater
Lethman, Russo and Iyer
Writers Jonathan Lethem, Richard Russo, and Pico Iyer discuss the work and lasting influence of Raymond Chandler.
Clara Bingham and Laura Leedy Gansler
Journalists Clara Bingham and Laura Leedy Gansler talk about the story of Lois Jenson and her landmark case that changed sexual harassment law. Read an excerpt of Class Action in the Reading Room.
Richard Zacks
Is it possible that Captain Kidd was not a marauding buccaneer, but a government-backed Repo man of the high seas? Richard Zacks reveals the true story of Captain Kidd and discusses his book, The Pirate Hunter.
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