Michael Pollan talks about the latest edition of his eating manifesto Food Rules. Purple Heart recipient Bryan Anderson describes the injuries he suffered during his tours of Iraq. James Romm discusses his compelling account of Alexander the Great. Joan Didion tells us about Blue Nights, her latest memoir that deals with the death of her daughter, Quintana Roo.
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On today’s show: Errol Louis takes a look at what's in store for Governor Cuomo’s State of the State address. Curator John Guy tells us about the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibition “Wonder of the Age: Master Painters of India, 1100-1900.” William Doyle discusses the important work of Captain Travis Patriquin, who was instrumental in turning the tide of the war in Iraq before he was killed by an IED. And we’ll learn about an important maritime battle of the war of 1812.
It’s the start of a new year! Which means New Years resolutions. Which means…getting in shape. Let Soundcheck help, with our Let’s Get Physical series! Today, a sport psychologist explains how the right soundtrack can really pump up a workout. Plus, Carrie Brownstein returns to our studio, to tell us about the new season of her IFC show, Portlandia.
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