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Find out whether the U.S. government is doing enough to help soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Also, hear the history of buffalo in America. Plus: true stories of peoples’ struggles to overcome addiction problems and build a life.
Help for Veterans
We look into whether the U.S. government is neglecting American soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Aaron Glantz is author of The War Comes Home: Washington’s Battle Against America’s Veterans.
American Buffalo
Before the 19th century, buffalo roamed North America freely and numbered an estimated 40 million. Within a century, there were only a few hundred left. Steven Rinella looks into the long, complex relationship between humans and buffalo in his new book, American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon. ...
Historical Romance
We discuss literary trends of the 18th century. Jane Kamensky and Jill Lepore’s new novel, Blindspot, is a sendup of historical romance set in 1764 in Boston.
Event:
Jane Kamensky and Jill Lepre will be reading and signing books
Mon. Jan. 5 at 7 PM
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Addiction in America
Hear true stories of eight Americans’ struggles to overcome major addiction problems and build a life. Benoit Denizet-Lewis is author of America Anonymous; Ellen and Jody Pegram are two of the people profiled in the book.
Event:
Benoit Denizet-Lewis will be in conversation with Susan Cheever
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