Benjamin Barber and Lawrence Vale discuss the task of rebuilding Baghdad. Then, Jeannette Walls shares her memories of growing up in a very unconventional family. Andi Hicks and Hugh Munro Neely pay tribute to the life and career of silent film star Olive Thomas. And drummer Nick Mason gives us a personal history of Pink Floyd.
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Rebuilding the Future
Benjamin Barber, professor of Civil Society at the University of Maryland and director of the Democracy Collaborative, and Lawrence Vale, head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at MIT, discuss how decisions about what will be rebuilt in Baghdad could significantly alter the identity of the city.
The Glass Castle
Jeannette Walls reveals how her very unusual childhood experiences shaped her life as an adult in her new memoir: The Glass Castle.
» Read an excerpt of The Glass Castle in the Reading Room
Events:
Jeannette Walls will be speaking on: Tuesday, ...
» Read an excerpt of The Glass Castle in the Reading Room
Events:
Jeannette Walls will be speaking on: Tuesday, ...
The Flapper
Director Andi Hicks and Hugh Munro Neely, co-producer and editor of "Olive Thomas: Everybody’s Sweetheart," discuss the dazzling life and mysterious death of silent film star Olive Thomas.
Events:
"Everybody’s Sweetheart and The Flapper" will screen on:
Thursday, April 28th at 7pm
Saturday, April ...
Events:
"Everybody’s Sweetheart and The Flapper" will screen on:
Thursday, April 28th at 7pm
Saturday, April ...
Speak to Me
Drummer Nick Mason, the only continuous member of Pink Floyd for its full 40-year history, traces the evolution of the band from its early days in London’s underground scene, to the success of Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall.
Music: Dark Side of the Moon, Pink ...
Music: Dark Side of the Moon, Pink ...
Poetry Break--Ann Lauterbach
This week, we'll continue airing one brief poetry segment each day. Today, Ann Lauterbach reads from her new book of poems, Hum.
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Ann Lauterbach
Ann Lauterbach reads "After Mahler" from her new book of poems, Hum, published by Penguin. It's her seventh poetry collection. She also has a new collection of essays called The Night Sky. Ann Lauterbach is a New York City native and has taught at Bard College since 1991.
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