On today’s show, Jane Mayer reports on the Pentagon’s internal debates about torture at Guantanamo three years ago. Plus, a documentary examines what happens when American political strategists go to work in international elections. Also on the show: a new novel about a dangerous love triangle. And Verlyn Klinkenborg imagines life through the eyes of an 18th century tortoise.
The Pentagon's Internal Debate
Over three years ago, a Pentagon lawyer tried…and failed…to ban detainee abuse and torture at Guantanamo. Jane Mayer of The New Yorker explains what happened in “The Memo.”
The Best People in the World
Justin Tussing shares his debut novel, The Best People in the World, about a dangerous love triangle.
Notes of an Abject Reptile
Naturalist and New York Times editorial board member Verlyn Klinkenborg imagines the interior monologue of an 18th century tortoise in Timothy; or, Notes of an Abject Reptile.
Events: Verlyn Klinkenborg will reading
Wednesday, March 1st at 7pm
192 Books (10th Avenue at 21st Street)
Events: Verlyn Klinkenborg will reading
Wednesday, March 1st at 7pm
192 Books (10th Avenue at 21st Street)
Our Brand Is Crisis
Rachel Boynton's new documentary, “Our Brand is Crisis,” offers a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when American political strategists like James Carville work on elections in other countries.
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