Cultural historian Morris Berman explains why he thinks modern-day America is medieval. And Time columnist Joe Klein tells us what he thinks is wrong with American politics today. Plus, some poetry from a self-confessed sinner. And Sebastian Junger shares his true-crime take on the Boston Strangler.
Welcome to the Dark Ages
Cultural historian Morris Berman argues that the qualities that once made America great are now causing its downfall. In Dark Ages in America, he explains what he thinks modern-day America has in common with Europe after the fall of Rome.
Events: Morris Berman will be reading and signing ...
Events: Morris Berman will be reading and signing ...
Poems of a Sinner
Mary Karr (the author of The Liar’s Club) shares some poetry about her life as a sinner. Her new collection is titled Sinners Welcome.
Events: Mary Karr will be part of a panel discussion
“How Poetry Saved My Life” along with Terrance Hayes and Sharon Olds
...
Events: Mary Karr will be part of a panel discussion
“How Poetry Saved My Life” along with Terrance Hayes and Sharon Olds
...
Sebastian Junger and the Boston Strangler
In A Death and Belmont, Sebastian Junger, author of A Perfect Storm, revisits the scene of a murder that occurred in the spring of 1963...and speculates on whether or not it was actually committed by the Boston Strangler (and not the man who was convicted).
Events: Sebastian Junger ...
Events: Sebastian Junger ...
Joe Klein on Lost Leaders
Time columnist Joe Klein believes that truly courageous leaders aren’t afraid to be spontaneous. In Politics Lost: How American Democracy Was Trivialized By People Who Think You're Stupid, he argues that today’s politicians are more interested in strategic campaign messages than real communication.
Events: Joe Klein will be ...
Events: Joe Klein will be ...
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