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Linguistics expert John McWhorter examines the history of language; from the first words spoken by humans 150,000 years ago to the present, The Power of Babel. Fix-it gurus Ubell and Son take listeners’ calls about home repair. Peter Hamill shares his latest novel about an Irish immigrant and the cost of immortality, Forever. And Chip Taylor, responsible for the classic Troggs song "Wild Thing" joins singer and fiddle player Carrie Rodriguez to talk about their country inspired collaboration.
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Fix-it gurus Ubell and Son take listeners’ calls about home repair. For more info, visit the Ubell's website.
John McWhorter
Linguistics expert John McWhorter examines the history of language; from the first words spoken by humans 150,000 years ago to the present, The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language.
Music: Stargate Soundtrack composer David Arnold tracks 2,4,5
Music: Stargate Soundtrack composer David Arnold tracks 2,4,5
Peter Hamill
Peter Hamill shares his latest novel about an Irish immigrant and the cost of immortality, Forever: A Novel.
Pete Hamill reading and signing
January 9th
Barnes and Noble at Union Square 33 East 17th Street
7:00 pm
Music: Solas "The Hour Before Down"
Pete Hamill reading and signing
January 9th
Barnes and Noble at Union Square 33 East 17th Street
7:00 pm
Music: Solas "The Hour Before Down"
Chip Taylor
Chip Taylor, responsible for the classic Troggs song "Wild Thing" joins singer and fiddle player Carrie Rodriguez to talk about their country inspired collaboration.
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