Guest host Jeff Yang explores ancient and modern China with Peter Hessler--the Beijing correspondent for the New Yorker. And we’ll find out how today’s students are dealing with the pressures of getting into a good college. Plus, Alvin and Larry Ubell, the “Gurus of How-To,” answer your home repair questions.
China Past and Present
Peter Hessler, New Yorker Beijing correspondent, examines the changes China is currently undergoing—from both a historical and personal perspective. His new book Oracle Bones is an exploration of ancient and modern China, told through the stories ordinary people who live there.
Events: Peter Hessler will be reading and ...
Events: Peter Hessler will be reading and ...
Competing for College
It’s not unusual for students to start preparing for college years before their high school graduation. Jane Kim, the co-author of »Top of the Class, and Lloyd Thacker, education expert and director of the »Education Conservancy, discuss how today’s students are contending with intense competitive pressures.
The Gurus of How-To
Alvin and Larry Ubell, the “Gurus of How-To,” tackle the nuts and bolts of home repair. Call with your questions: 212-433-9692.
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