The ACLU's New Direction, The Lasting Legacy of JELL-O, 400 Years Of New York City's Activism

Midday on WNYC | Jul 25, 2018

Joel Lovell and Mark Joseph Stern discuss their recent reports about the changing ACLU and their new NRA-inspired strategy. Robert Gottlieb talks about his new collection of essays which features over twenty pieces that range from a probe into the world of post-death experiences to a sharp look at the biopics of transcendent figures. Allie Rowbottom discusses the storied legacy of her family and one of America's biggest food brands JELL-O. Steve Jaffe and Sarah Seidman talk about 400 years of activism in New York City.

This episode is guest hosted by DW Gibson.

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