Just days after Gettysburg, the bloodiest riots in American history broke out in New York City. On today’s show, a historian explains how the issues tearing the country apart nearly destroyed Manhattan. Also: Luke Wilson and director Ivan Reitman describe their new film: “My Super Ex-Girlfriend.” And Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson tell us about their prequel to Peter Pan. Plus: a look at whales on Please Explain!
My Super Ex-Girlfriend
Luke Wilson and director Ivan Reitman imagine the complications of breaking up with a super hero, in their new film: “My Super Ex-Girlfriend.”
Peter Pan Lives On
Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson tell us about Peter and the Shadow Thieves--their hilarious prequel to a story that never grows old: Peter Pan.
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The Largest Riots in American History
In The Devil’s Own Work, Barnet Schecter looks at the largest riots in American history: the draft riots that threatened to destroy New York City during the Civil War.
Events: Barnet Schecter will be reading and signing books
Saturday, August 12th ...
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Events: Barnet Schecter will be reading and signing books
Saturday, August 12th ...
Please Explain: Whales
Dr. Peter Tyack of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and author and artist (and self-described whale philosopher) Richard Ellis, answer your questions about whales on this week’s Please Explain.
Richard Ellis's Men and Whales is available for purchase at amazon.com
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