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Supreme Court
Guest host Jonathan Capehart explores some of the most important decisions the Supreme Court made in 2006. Then, Paul Kellogg talks about his work as artistic director of the New York City Opera. And New Yorker writer Calvin Trillin pays tribute to his late wife, Alice. Plus: word maven Patricia T. O’Conner answers your questions about the oddities of the English language.
The Post-Rehnquist Era
In 2006, the Supreme Court made important decisions on privacy rights, DNA evidence, military tribunals…and many other issues. Trial lawyer Martin Garbus and constitutional law professor Jason Mazzone talk about the impact these decisions could have, and look ahead at what’s likely to come up in 2007.
The Next Twenty-Five ...
The Art of Opera
Paul Kellogg looks back on 10 years as artistic director of the New York City Opera.
Calvin Trillin Remembers Alice
New Yorker staff writer Calvin Trillin pays tribute to his late wife Alice.
Events: Calvin Trillin will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, January 17 at 7 pm
The Strand Book Store
828 Broadway, at 12th ...
About Alice is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Calvin Trillin will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, January 17 at 7 pm
The Strand Book Store
828 Broadway, at 12th ...
Word Maven Patricia T. O'Conner
Word maven Patricia T. O’Conner casts her vote for the biggest oxymoron of 2006. And she takes your calls at 212-433-9692.
Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English is available for purchase at amazon.com
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