Alan Schroeder, professor of journalism at Northeastern University, joins Leonard to talk about the confluence of politics and celebrity, and how the images of the candidates will impact the presidential debates. And editor Jonathan Safran Foer and contributor Sarah Vowell imagine a Future Dictionary of America. The book, a new McSweeney’s collection featuring over 150 writers, is intended to forward progressive causes during the 2004 presidential elections. Finally, Norman Sherry discusses his definitive three volume biography of the life and times of Graham Greene.
Alan Schroeder
Alan Schroeder argues that modern American politicians are more dependent on image than substance.
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Music: "Salpica" by Mambotour
"Poor Leno" by Royksopp
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Music: "Salpica" by Mambotour
"Poor Leno" by Royksopp
Open Phones
Listeners call and share their thoughts on image vs. substance in the upcoming presidential debates.
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Jonathan Safran Foer and Sarah Vowell
Jonathan Safran Foer and Sarah Vowell on the new McSweeney’s collection, the Future Dictionary of America.
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Jonathan Safran Foer will host Where's My Democracy? An evening of readings by esteemed literary figures on October 5th ...
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Jonathan Safran Foer will host Where's My Democracy? An evening of readings by esteemed literary figures on October 5th ...
Norman Sherry
Norman Sherry discusses his lifelong work writing a three volume biography of Graham Greene.
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