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Wednesday, April 19, 2006

On today’s show, Rosanne Cash performs live in our studio. And Craig Ferguson, the host of "The Late Late Show" tells us about his debut novel. Plus, Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen will be here. And to start it all off: word maven Patricia T. O’Conner!

Words Fail Me

Word maven Patricia T. (Words Fail Me) O’Conner takes on mixed metaphors, and your questions about the English language. Call 212-433-9692.

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Rosanne Cash on Love and Loss

Within two years, three of the most important people in Rosanne Cash’s life died: her mother, her father Johnny Cash, and her step-mother June Carter Cash. Today, she performs songs from Black Cadillac--the album she wrote about losing them. She's joined by her husband (and longtime co-producer and co-writer) John ...

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Craig Ferguson's Debut Novel

Craig Ferguson, the host of “The Late Late Show,” describes his irreverent debut novel: Between the Bridge and the River.

Events: Craig Ferguson will be appearing
Wednesday, April 19 at 7:30 pm
Chelsea Barnes & Noble
675 6th Avenue, at 21st Street

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Identity and Violence

Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen describes how clinging to specific identities can box us in--and fuel conflict--in Identity and Violence.

Events: Amartya Sen will be participating in a breakfast talk and signing
Wednesday, April 26 at 8 am
Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs

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