Lee Eisenberg, former Editor-in-Chief of Esquire, is here to tackle the anxiety-inspiring subject of how to go about preparing for a comfortable retirement. Plus, the son of an early FBI hero explains why he feels that J. Edgar Hoover tried to ruin his father’s reputation. Jazz composer and pianist Randy Weston joins us for a live performance. And Al and Larry Ubell answer your home repair questions.
The Gurus of How-To
Al and Larry Ubell, the gurus of how-to, answer your calls on home repair problems and offer advice on conserving energy throughout the cold winter months. Call 212-433-9692.
Randy Weston
Jazz composer and pianist Randy Weston celebrates his 80th year with a live performance in our studio.
The Vendetta
In the 1930s, Melvin Purvis was one of America’s best-known good guys: a young G-Man in the FBI who led the fight against the country’s biggest criminals, from John Dillinger to Pretty Boy Floyd. In The Vendetta, Melvin’s son Alston Purvis argues that Melvin’s fame and success caused his infamous ...
The Rest of Your Life
Living for the moment might be a good strategy for emotional happiness, but it can be disastrous for your finances. In The Number: A Completely Different Way to Think About the Rest of Your Life, former Esquire Editor-in-Chief Lee Eisenberg describes how to secure peace of mind now, and a ...
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Host Leonard Lopate lets you in on the best conversations with writers, actors, ex-presidents, dancers, scientists, comedians, historians, grammarians, curators, filmmakers, and do-it-yourself experts.
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