Voluntary school integration is at the heart of two cases currently being heard by the Supreme Court. Newsweek contributing editor and columnist Ellis Cose joins us for a talk about the importance of these cases, and the role of affirmative action today. Later on, Frank Capra, Jr. tells us about a new collection of his father’s masterpieces. And acclaimed novelist Paula Fox talks about her new memoir about her life in post-War Europe. Plus, the true story of two NYPD detectives who were found guilty of working for the mafia.
The Future of Affirmative Action?
Newsweek contributing editor and columnist Ellis Cose discusses the current state of affirmative action, and the consequences of ending it. His new report is "Killing Affirmative Action."
Frank Capra's American Dream
Frank Capra, Jr. shares a new collection of his father’s movies, and talks about their impact on the film industry.
The Premiere Frank Capra Collection is available for purchase at amazon.com
A Stringer in Post-War Europe
Acclaimed novelist Paula Fox tells us about her new memoir, The Coldest Winter, about her experiences as a stringer in post-War Europe.
Events: Paula Fox will be speaking with Sigrid Nunez
Wednesday, December 6 at 7:30 pm
The Coldest Winter is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Paula Fox will be speaking with Sigrid Nunez
Wednesday, December 6 at 7:30 pm
Two Cops Who Worked for the Mafia
In April, two NYPD detectives were found guilty of working for the mafia. In The Brotherhoods, reporter Guy Lawson and William Oldham--one of the detectives who helped catch the rogue cops--tell the true story of police corruption, kidnapping, and murder.
The Brotherhoods is available for purchase at amazon.com
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