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Caravaggio
Barry Gibbs spent 19 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. Just last week, he was released. He joins us, along with one of his lawyers, Vanessa Potkin of the Innocence Project. Next, Francine Prose looks at the life of the Italian baroque painter Caravaggio. Then, two twin sisters describe how their lives changed when one started developing symptoms of schizophrenia during adolescence. Finally, Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post columnist Art Buchwald tells us about his latest book, Beating Around the Bush.
Wrongfully Convicted
Barry Gibbs was released from prison last week after serving 19 years for a murder he didn’t commit. He tells us about the details of his case, and how he's coping with his new freedom. He’s joined by one of his lawyers, Vanessa Potkin of the Innocence Project.
Caravaggio
Francine Prose looks at the life of Caravaggio—an Italian baroque painter who worked outside of the conventions and expectations of his times. Taking as his subjects ordinary people, he set himself apart as an innovative thinker and artist. Meanwhile, his personal life was full of mystery and strife. Ms. Prose ...
Divided Minds
Identical twins Pamela Spiro Wagner and Carolyn Spiro grew up wrestling with sibling rivalry and enjoying their special bonds as sisters. But when they reached adolescence, Pamela began showing symptoms of schizophrenia. Today, she’s a successful poet, but still faces a lifelong battle with the disease. Carolyn, meanwhile, became a ...
Beating Around the Bush
Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post columnist Art Buchwald tells us how humor can be applied to journalism, and used to question our politics, society, and culture. His new book, Beating Around the Bush, is a collection of his recent columns.
Music: Jump Start and Jazz, Two Ballets by ...
Music: Jump Start and Jazz, Two Ballets by ...
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