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AB: Stephen Friot, "Containing History"
U.S. District Court Judge Stephen Friot discussed his book on Cold War history and how it explains current U.S.-Russia relations. About Books also re…
2 years, 6 months ago
BN: Robert Hartley, "Purpose, Power & Prison"
When you read about the political history of Illinois, you often see the word "corruption." For instance, from January 1961 until January 2009 Illino…
2 years, 6 months ago
Q&A: Randy Barnett and Evan Bernick, "The Original Meaning of the 14th Amendment"
Professors Randy Barnett and Evan Bernick talked about their book, The Original Meaning of the 14th Amendment. They argued that the 14th Amendment, w…
2 years, 6 months ago
AW: Ruth Simmons, "Up Home - One Girl's Journey"
Ruth Simmons spoke about her journey from poverty to academia, serving as president of Smith College, Brown University & Prairie View A&M University.…
2 years, 6 months ago
BTSA: "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston w/ Prof. Gary Richards
Zora Neale Hurston brings to life a Southern love story that explores race, gender roles, and identity, which influenced African-American and women's…
2 years, 6 months ago
BN: Ben Stein, "The Peacemaker"
Ben Stein, our guest this week, is close to 80 years old. When he was in his 20s he wrote speeches for Richard Nixon. He wants you to know that he st…
2 years, 7 months ago
Q&A: Tom Cronin, "Imagining a Great Republic"
Professor Tom Cronin talked about his book, Imagining a Great Republic, a survey of American novels that have helped tell the story of the American p…
2 years, 7 months ago
AW: Martin Baron, "Collision of Power"
Martin Baron talks about leading the Washington Post as executive editor under the ownership of Jeff Bezos & during Donald Trump’s presidency. He's i…
2 years, 7 months ago
AB: Book Bans & School Libraries
Bridgette Exman discussed her actions when she was criticized nationally for her efforts to comply with a state law on "age appropriate" books in Mas…
2 years, 7 months ago
BTSA: "My Antonia" by Willa Cather w/ Historian Richard Norton Smith
Willa Cather's novel, My Ántonia, evokes the Nebraska prairie life of her childhood and pays tribute to the spirit and courage of immigrant pioneers …
2 years, 7 months ago