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The R. Crumb Handbook
Alvin and Larry Ubell answer listener questions about spring chores and home repairs. Next, Sue Monk Kidd, author of The Secret Life of Bees, tells us about her much-anticipated second novel. Then, Aline Kominsky-Crumb reflects on the work of her husband, cartoonist R. Crumb. And Jon Ronson takes a look at the First Earth Battalion--an unusual wing of the US military devoted to training "Warrior Monks." Finally, David Duchovny describes his roles as writer, director, and star of his new film, "House of D."
The Gurus of How-To
Alvin and Larry Ubell, the self-appointed “Gurus of How-To,” answer listener questions about the nuts and bolts of home repair. Call 212-267-WNYC.
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» Visit the Ubell's website
The Mermaid Chair
Sue Monk Kidd, author of The Secret Life of Bees, describes the provocative plotline of The Mermaid Chair--a new novel in which a middle-aged woman has an affair with a Benedictine monk while trying to unearth a dark secret about her mother’s past.
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Sue Monk Kidd's ...
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Sue Monk Kidd's ...
The R. Crumb Handbook
Cartoonist Aline Kominsky-Crumb, wife of underground cartoonist R. Crumb, stops by to preview The R. Crumb Handbook—a look at his work to date, and his development as an artist.
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Music: R. Crumb’s Music Sampler: "St. James Infirmary," The ...
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Music: R. Crumb’s Music Sampler: "St. James Infirmary," The ...
Warrior Monks
Jon Ronson investigates the strange but true story of a secret US military unit that was created in 1979 and charged with the task of cultivating "Warrior Monks," in his new book: The Men Who Stare at Goats.
Music: "Pole Tricks" by Japancakes
Music: "Pole Tricks" by Japancakes
The House of D
David Duchovny is best known for his role as Agent Mulder on "The X Files." He tells us about some of his projects since the end of the show, including writing and directing "The House of D."
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» Visit the film's website
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Listen to This: Sam Bush
Newgrass musician Sam Bush says that Jeff Black is one of the finest Nashville songwriters working today.
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» More on today's Listen to This pick
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