North American consumers disposed of roughly 315 million working PCs in 2004. On today’s show, we’ll look at the economics of designing electronics to become obsolete. Then, Terry Zwigoff and Daniel Clowes tell us about their new film, “Art School Confidential.” And Eddie Lawrence reminisces about his career as a performer. Plus: a visit with Jon Voight!
Made to Break
No one expects a new laptop to last forever. Or to keep a cell phone for more than a year or two. In Made to Break, Giles Slade explains why technology is designed to become obsolete.
Art School Confidential
Terry Zwigoff and Daniel Clowes tell us about their latest collaboration, “Art School Confidential,” a new film about a disillusioned art student.
The Jazzy Old Philosopher
Eddie Lawrence looks back on his career on stage, screen, radio, and television.
Events: Eddie Lawrence will be speaking on Saturday, May 6th at 7:30 pm MoMA
Events: Eddie Lawrence will be speaking on Saturday, May 6th at 7:30 pm MoMA
Jon Voight Past and Present
Jon Voight describes some of his most interesting roles, past and present—from “Midnight Cowboy,” to “The Legend of Simon Conjurer.”
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