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A sociology professor criticizes the increasing consolidation of the media. Then, a new biography explores the life of the woman who opened one of the first art galleries in Greenwich Village in 1926. And we find out how one man convinces strangers to reveal their most intimate secrets on postcards. Plus, Al and Larry Ubell answer your home repair questions.
Fighting for Air
Three years ago, a train derailment released a poisonous gas over Minot, North Dakota. But when police tried to alert citizens through the local commercial radio stations—all 6 of which were owned by Clear Channel--no one answered. One person died, and thousands of injuries were reported. In Fighting for Air, Eric Klinenberg argues that what happened in Minot points to the dangers of a growing trend toward empty television news stations, preprogrammed radio shows, and copycat newspapers. He joins us live in the studio.
Fighting for Air is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Eric Klinenberg will be part of a panel discussion, along with Jay Rosen and Robert Shrum
Tuesday, January 23 at 6:30 pm
NYU Wagner
The Puck Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
295 Lafayette Street, at Houston Street
RSVP is required.
For more information, visit the NYU Wagner website.
The Girl with the Gallery
In 1926, Edith Gregor Halpert opened one of the first art galleries in Greenwich Village. Lindsay Pollock explores Edith Gregor Halpert’s influential life in The Girl with the Gallery.
The Girl with the Gallery is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Lindsay Pollock will be reading
Wednesday, January 30 at 7 pm
KGB Bar
85 East 4th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Secrets on Postcards
Frank Warren explains how he convinces men and women to reveal their most intimate secrets to him in anonymous postcards.
The Secret Lives of Men and Women is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Frank Warren will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, January 10 at 7 pm
Chelsea Barnes and Noble
675 Sixth Avenue at 22nd Street
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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