On today’s show: British Economist Lord Nicholas Stern tallies what global warming will ultimately cost us economically. Then, a former debutante gives us a window into the sometimes bizarre customs of America’s upper crust. Plus, actor and playwright Eric Bogosian on his latest novel. And, Daniel Barenboim on the power of music in our everyday lives.
The Cost of Global Warming
In 2006, Prime Minister Tony Blair asked economist Lord Nicolas Stern to put a price tag on the cost of global warming. The result was the The Stern Review. Sir Nicolas has recently turned his groundbreaking report into a book, The Global Deal.
Memoir of a Former Debutante
Eve Pell was born into an East Coast dynasty, but left her world of privilege for a career as an investigative reporter. In We Used to Own the Bronx she chronicles the bizarre values and customs of America's upper-crust, from debutante balls to the fanatical pursuit of blood sports. ...
Perforated Heart
Actor and playwright Eric Bogosian’s latest novel Perforated Heart tells the story of an accomplished author who came to New York City in the 1970’s and is now financially comfortable and artistically embittered.
Event: Eric Bogosian will be reading and signing books
Tuesday, May 5, at 7:00 pm
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Daniel Barenboim
Israel's most celebrated musician, Daniel Barenboim argues that the power and eloquence of music can shed light on how we live and illuminate some of the world's most intractable issues in his book Music Quickens Time.
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