A sociology professor criticizes the increasing consolidation of the media. Then, a new biography explores the life of the woman who opened one of the first art galleries in Greenwich Village in 1926. And we find out how one man convinces strangers to reveal their most intimate secrets on postcards. Plus, Al and Larry Ubell answer your home repair questions.
Fighting for Air
Three years ago, a train derailment released a poisonous gas over Minot, North Dakota. But when police tried to alert citizens through the local commercial radio stations—all 6 of which were owned by Clear Channel--no one answered. One person died, and thousands of injuries were reported. In Fighting for Air, ...
The Girl with the Gallery
In 1926, Edith Gregor Halpert opened one of the first art galleries in Greenwich Village. Lindsay Pollock explores Edith Gregor Halpert’s influential life in The Girl with the Gallery.
Events: Lindsay Pollock will be reading
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The Girl with the Gallery is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Lindsay Pollock will be reading
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Secrets on Postcards
Frank Warren explains how he convinces men and women to reveal their most intimate secrets to him in anonymous postcards.
Events: Frank Warren will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, January 10 at ...
The Secret Lives of Men and Women is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Frank Warren will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, January 10 at ...
The Gurus of How-To
Al and Larry Ubell, the Gurus of How-To, answer your home repair questions. Call 212-433-9692.
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