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Oscar Brand (WNYC Archives)
Barbara Boxer is serving her third term as Democratic Senator for California, and making her debut as a novelist. She tells us about both careers. Plus, our own WNYC radio legend Oscar Brand has just broken a Guinness World Record as the longest running host of the same radio show. Michael Cerveris talks about his starring role in Sweeney Todd. And we'll open up the phones to get your thoughts on giving to charities during the holidays.
A Time to Run
Senator Barbara Boxer of California is here with her first novel--a story of political and romantic intrigue--titled A Time to Run.
Music: Erin Brockovich soundtrack, tracks 6, 1 and 8
Music: Erin Brockovich soundtrack, tracks 6, 1 and 8
Sweeney Todd
Michael Cerveris tell us about playing Sondheim’s demon barber Sweeney Todd.
Music: Music from the 2005 revival of Sweeney Todd
Music: Music from the 2005 revival of Sweeney Todd
Celebrating Oscar Brand
In his 60 years on-air, Oscar Brand has interviewed tons of legendary performers, from Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly to Bob Dylan, and survived blacklists and disagreements with mayors.
» WNYC Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of Oscar Brand and His Legendary Program "Folksong Festival"
» WNYC Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of Oscar Brand and His Legendary Program "Folksong Festival"
Open Phones: Holiday Giving
We're opening up the phones to get your thoughts on holiday giving. Do you give to charities during the holidays? How do you decide which ones? And how much to give? Call 212-433-9692.
Music: “Telephone and Rubber Band” by Penguin Café Orchestra
Music: “Telephone and Rubber Band” by Penguin Café Orchestra
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