Jeff Cohen, the founder of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, argues that Fox, CNN, and MSNBC often fail to cover the most pressing stories. Later on, find out how to pick the perfect drink for any meal. And we hear about a new anthology of Jewish minstrel songs from Vaudeville. Plus, a look at how Watergate shaped the lives of Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward.
Criticizing Cable News
Jeff Cohen, the founder of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, has worked for Fox, CNN, and MSNBC. In Cable News Confidential he argues that all too often, these major cable news channels fail to cover the most pressing stories.
What to Drink with What You Eat
Karen Page and Andrew Dorenburg offer advice on how to think like a sommelier with their new book What to Drink with What You Eat.
What to Drink with What You Eat is available for purchase at amazon.com
Jewish Minstrel Songs
Jody Rosen, curator of Jewface, a new anthology of Jewish minstrel songs—which were major hits at the turn of the 20th century. Jody Rosen is the music critic for Slate magazine.
Jewface is available for purchase at rebooters.net and amazon.com
Woodward and Bernstein
Alicia Shepard investigates how Watergate forever changed the lives of Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward.
Woodward and Bernstein is available for purchase at amazon.com
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