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A Class Apart
We’ll start the show off with a look at what the rise of homeschooling means for education in America. Then, Brian Murphy shares his research on the craft and trade of Persian carpets. George Saunders tells us about his new novel, The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil. And Paul Reiser tells us about writing and starring in a new film: “The Thing About My Folks.”
Home is Where the Mind Is
In the early 1980s, only a few thousand American families homeschooled their kids. Now, an estimated million and a half children in the US are schooled at home, and as many as two-thirds of these children are evangelical. We’ll find out what this remarkable rise of homeschooling means for American education. We’ll talk to Rob Reich, professor of Political Science at Stanford University, and Mitchell Stevens, professor of Educational Sociology at NYU and author of Kingdom of Children: Culture and Controversy in the Homeschooling Movement.
Music:
Soundtrack from film "Avalon" Track #4: “Jules and Michael” And Track#7: “Wedding”
Open Phones
We’ll take listener calls about the trend towards homeschooling in America.
Music:
“Betty’s Lament/Isan”
The Root of Wild Madder
Brian Murphy describes his appreciation for the ancient and intricate traditions that go into the making of Persian carpets in The Root of Wild Madder.
» Read an excerpt ofThe Root of Wild Madder in the Reading Room
Events:
Brian Murphy will be speaking and signing books on:
Tuesday, September 13th at 7 pm
FJ Hakimian, Inc. (Rug Gallery)
136 E 57th St, 2nd Fl
Tel: 212-371-6900
Music:
“Without You: Masters of Persian Music”. Track 5: Zarbi and Track 10: Foroud
The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil
George Saunders, author of Pastoralia and Civilwarland in Bad Decline, shares his latest political satire, The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil.
» Read an excerpt of The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil in the Reading Room
Events:
George Saunders will be speaking and signing books on:
Monday, Sept. 12th at 7pm
Barnes & Noble, Chelsea
675 6th Ave (b/t 21st and 22nd St)
Music:
soundtrack “The Incredibly true adventures of 2 girls in love”. Track 1: Gas Pump Blues. Track 2: Instrumental No.1
The Thing About My Folks
Paul Reiser describes his role opposite Peter Falk in “The Thing About My Folks.” The film follows the relationship between a father and son who get an unexpected, and rather unusual, chance to finally get to know one another.
Music: “Mumford” soundtrack… Track 14: Skateboarding
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