Book Mole Larry Bowlden reviews Horse, a 2022 novel by Geraldine Brooks about
a great American racehorse and, more importantly, the turning tide of
legalized slavery in 1850s America. Journalist turned novelist Brooks brings
all of her prodigious talents to this superb hist...
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On today's show we present a radio adaptation of The Fantastic Four
#21 first published in September of 1963. our heroes face down The
Hatemonger with some help by Nick Fury. We'll also feature lots of music.
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In honor of the current political season, we present Katherine Dunn reading
"Tight Shoes" by Damon Runyon. All politics are local as a young man sells a
horse player the wrong pair of shoes and ends up running for congress. Also,
another mystery adventure with Private Eye R...
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Norm Diamond hosts this episode of the Old Mole, which includes the following
segments:
Alternative Institutions in Venezuela: Old Mole Luisa Martinez interviews
Sofia Isabel González Ortiz, about a commune that includes a bakery, farm
and communal space. Their conversa...
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As corporate interests make jobs in America more precarious, many households
that thought of themselves as middle class are now living paycheck to
paycheck and struggling with the cost of housing, health care, and education.
Writer and photographer Matt Witt reviews a novel...
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From poet, essayist, novelist, Igbo priest and humanitarian Chris Abani,
comes his latest collection of poems Smoking The Bible, an elegy to his
dear brother and an exploration of love, loss, exile and rebirth. Part 1 of
2.
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With "House of the Dragon" concluding, an interview from 1991 with George R.
R. Martin conducted prior to his writing of "A Song of Fire and Ice" and
"Game of Thrones. He is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky and Richard A.
Lupoff.
10-11-2022
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Alright wall crawlers, it’s time for Season Three right here on The Ghost
of Hollywood.
To kick things off, Zoran Popovic will join Poxy & Ragan on the show to
discuss his career as a cinematographer along with his recent work on movies
such as The Munsters, Standoff, Bad ...
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The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones (2019) - Banned as part of broad
efforts to stamp out "critical race theory” in schools.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou (1969) -
Challenged frequently and banned, ostensibly for vulgarity and sexually
explicit materi...
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Dawn Jones Redstone is a filmmaker who believes in mentoring creative people
from underrepresented communities. Her short films, including Sista in the
Brotherhood and We Have Our Ways, have tackled pressing social issues while
offering opportunities for women of color ...
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