We explore the complexities of addiction--the subject of a new series of documentaries on HBO. Then, Lucinda Franks tells us about discovering that her father was a WWII spy. And an Ethiopian émigré shares his new novel. Plus, Al and Larry Ubell answer your home repair questions.
Understanding Addiction
Nearly one in ten Americans over the age of 12 have been classified with substance dependence or abuse. A new documentary series on HBO examines the causes and consequences of addiction. Directors Jon Alpert and Liz Garbus talk about their documentaries. They’re joined by Dr. Mark Willenbring, from the
A Father and a Spy
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Lucinda Franks tells us about discovering her father’s secret past--as a WWII spy.
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From Ethiopia to America
Ethiopian-born Brooklynite author Dinaw Mengestu shares his novel The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears, about an Ethiopian immigrant's experiences in Washington, DC.
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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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