Donovan Hohn tells the unusual true story of where 28,800 plastic animals ended up after spilling from a freighter in the north Pacific in 1992. Later on, the legendary Eli Wallach tells us about his role in the new romantic comedy “The Holiday.” Plus, we talk to the publisher of the arts, culture, and politics magazine The Brooklyn Rail. And Ruth Reichl, editor in chief of Gourmet magazine, talks about hunger.
Moby-Duck
In 1992, 28,800 plastic bath toys spilled from a freighter in the north Pacific. In the January issue of Harper’s, Donovan Hohn tells us about some of the surprising places they washed up.
Eli Wallach in The Holiday
91-year-old Eli Wallach tells us about his role in the new romantic comedy “The Holiday.”
Homegrown Art Criticism
Phong Bui talks about his work as the publisher of the all-volunteer publication The Brooklyn Rail--a homegrown forum for art criticism.
The Challenges of Feeding the Hungry
Ruth Reichl, editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine, joins Ed Fowler and Penny Flood of Neighbors Together, to talk about the challenges of feeding the hungry.
More info on hunger in New York City:
Hunger Action Network
New York ...
More info on hunger in New York City:
Hunger Action Network
New York ...
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