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(Yossi Beilin)
Call 212-267-WNYC to talk about words and language with word maven Patricia T. O'Conner. Then, Yossi Beilin, one of the architects of the 1993 Oslo accords, still has hope for the future of Israeli-Palestinian diplomatic relations. Plus, we take a look at the history of Times Square, from theater central to porn capital to recent complaints of its "Disneyification." And curator Andrea Bayer talks about naturalistic painters in the north Italian region of Lombardy, including da Vinci and Caravaggio.
Patricia T. O'Conner
Patricia T. O'Conner answers listeners' questions about the English language. Call 212-267-WNYC (212-267-9692).
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» Read more about Patricia T. O’Conner
Yossi Beilin
Yossi Beilin gives an update on Israeli-Palestinian relations. In addition to his work on the Oslo accords, he’s a member of Israel's Knesset and former government minister, and the author of The Path to Geneva: The Quest for a Permanent Agreement, 1996-2004.
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Anthony Bianco
Anthony Bianco looks into the history of Times Square as far back as the 1880s in his new book, Ghosts of 42nd Street: A History of America's Most Infamous Block.
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Music: Sweet Sixteenths: A Ragtime Concert; ...
» Visit the official Times Square website
Music: Sweet Sixteenths: A Ragtime Concert; ...
Andrea Bayer
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