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Former New York Times executive editor Howell Raines tells us about the life lessons he’s learned from fishing. Plus, we’ll hear about a new biography of Gustave Flaubert. And a scientist tells us how studying monkey sounds can teach us about the origins of human language. Also: hedge funds on this week’s Please Explain.
Fishing for the Truth
Howell Raines—the controversial former New York Times executive editor—describes how he's dealt with unexpected challenges in his life...from his adventures on his fishing boat to the Jayson Blair scandal in the newsroom of the Times. His new memoir is The One that Got Away.
The Man Behind Madame Bovary
In Flaubert, Frederick Brown examines of the life and times of the man who brought Madame Bovary to life--Gustave Flaubert.
Events: Frederick Brown will be reading and signing books
Tuesday, June 20 at 8 pm
The National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park South
For ...
Events: Frederick Brown will be reading and signing books
Tuesday, June 20 at 8 pm
The National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park South
For ...
Monkey See, Monkey Speak?
Marc Hauser, an expert on animal communication at Harvard, tells us how monkey alarm calls relate to language, and explains whether or not these sounds can tell us how human language developed.
Please Explain: Hedge Funds
On this week's Please Explain, London based Hedge Fund manager Richard Hains attempts to demystify hedge funds. Call 212-433-9692.
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