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(Fred Froehlich)
Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, an obesity researcher at Rockefeller University, claims that no matter what diet you chose or how much you think you will lose, your genes are in the driver’s seat. Not only do your genes control how much you eat, they also control the metabolic rate at which you burn food. He joins Ruth Reichl, editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine, for a discussion about dieting and obesity in America. Then, Lindsay Moran offers a not-so-flattering behind the scenes look at the CIA in Blowing My Cover. Her account details her disillusionment with the agency, and the frustration that led her to quit. Next, Gerald Nachman examines the significance of rebel comedians from the 1950s and 1960s in Seriously Funny. Finally, John Falk discusses the challenges of battling depression and serving as a wartime correspondent in Sarajevo.
Fat Lies?
Ruth Reichl, editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine, and Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, an obesity researcher at Rockefeller University, discuss whether or not America is experiencing an obesity crisis.
» "A War on Obesity, No the Obese," by Dr. Jeffrey M. Friedman (PDF)
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» "A War on Obesity, No the Obese," by Dr. Jeffrey M. Friedman (PDF)
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Life as a Spy
Lindsay Moran describes her disappointment with her career in the CIA: Blowing My Cover.
Music: Television’s Greatest Hits: "Get Smart" / "Mission Impossible"
Music: Television’s Greatest Hits: "Get Smart" / "Mission Impossible"
Rebel Comedy
Gerald Nachman on the rebel comedians of the 1950's and 60's: Seriously Funny.
Music: Standup Comic, Woody Allen: "My Grandfather"
Jump Start, Wynton Marsalis: "Slow Drag," "Tick-Tock (Nightfalls on Toyland)"
Music: Standup Comic, Woody Allen: "My Grandfather"
Jump Start, Wynton Marsalis: "Slow Drag," "Tick-Tock (Nightfalls on Toyland)"
Battle Scars
John Falk on his experiences with depression and war journalism: Hello to All That: A Memoir of War, Zoloft, and Peace.
Events: John Falk will be speaking on:
Thursday, January 20th at 7:30pm
Barnes & Noble, Astor Place
4 Astor Place
(between Lafayette and ...
Events: John Falk will be speaking on:
Thursday, January 20th at 7:30pm
Barnes & Noble, Astor Place
4 Astor Place
(between Lafayette and ...
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