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Hothouse Kids
On today’s show, the director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness says that America is unprepared for large-scale disasters. Then, we’ll hear about two new novels: the first from comedian Rita Rudner, and the second by Anna Quindlen. Later on, soul legend Sam Moore, of Sam & Dave fame, will be here. And we’ll ask about the best way to nurture gifted and talented kids.
Disaster Preparedness
Irwin Redlener, the director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, says that five years after 9/11, and a year after Hurricane Katrina, America still hasn’t learned to plan for large-scale disasters. His new book is Americans at Risk.
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Rita Rudner's Turning the Tables
Comedian Rita Rudner tells us about her new Las Vegas-inspired novel: Turning the Tables.
Thursday, August 31 and Thursday, September 14
At 8 pm
Caroline’s on Broadway
For more information and tickets, call 212-757-4100 ...
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Rita Rudner will be performingThursday, August 31 and Thursday, September 14
At 8 pm
Caroline’s on Broadway
For more information and tickets, call 212-757-4100 ...
Soul Legend Sam Moore
1960’s soul legend Sam Moore, of Sam & Dave fame, describes his latest album: Sam Moore: Overnight Sensational.
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Talk of the Town
Anna Quindlen tells us about her latest novel, Rise and Shine, about two very different sisters--one a social worker in the Bronx, one a famous morning talk show host.
Wednesday, September 6th at 7 ...
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Anna Quindlen will be speaking and signing booksWednesday, September 6th at 7 ...
Gifted and Pressured?
Some parents may feel that they're encouraging their gifted children, when they're actually putting a lot of pressure on them. In Hothouse Kids, Alissa Quart explores the most effective ways to nurture talented kids. And we'll take your calls, at 212-433-9692.
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