Calvin Rose

Journalist And Author Calvin Trillin Of The New Yorker Reflects On His Long Career As A Food Writer, Current Political Issues, And His Newest Book On The Subject Of Food, Feeding A Yen.
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Length: 54:00
Posted: 11/30/2009

First, Sculptor Richard Serra Discusses The Impact Of Witnessing 9/11. Serra'S Studio Was Located In Lower Manhattan, Not Far From The World Trade Center, And He Recalls The Horrifying Scenes Of That Day And How It Has Shaped His Life And Work Since. Then, George Packer And Calvin Trillin Of "The New Yorker" Magazine, Filmmaker And Author Nora Ephron, And Reverend Calvin Butts Discuss 9/11 From The Vantage Point Of Five Years Out, Touching On How That Event Continues To Shape The World. Finally, David Friend, Vanity Fair'S Editor Of Creative Development Discusses His New Book, "Watching The World Change: The Stories Behind The Images Of 9/11".
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Length: 55:00
Posted: 12/29/2009

Marshall Frady speaks about meeting Jesse Jackson in the late 1960s, spending seven years traveling with him and his new book which resulted from the experiences, Jesse, the Life and Pilgrimage of Jesse Jackson. Then, Calvin and Alice Trillin discuss their careers, he as a syndicated columnist and the author, she as a producer of children's television. They also reflect on their over 30 year marriage and their new books, Calvin's Messages from My Father, a humorous look at growing up in Missouri with his Russian immigrant father; and Alice's Dear Bruno, which is a touching look at her battle with lung cancer. Finally, Ted Sorenson talks about his latest book, Why I Am a Democrat, his service in government and his continuing support of the Democratic ideals and where he finds them.
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Length: 55:00
Posted: 12/12/2009