Best Benjamin Rockwell Podcasts (2024)

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Benjamin Herold's “Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America’s Suburbs” 22:30

3h ago22:30

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In the new book “Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America’s Suburbs,” journalist Benjamin Herold explores how hope, history, and racial denial collide in the suburbs and their schools.By Joe Donahue

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Eric Weiner's "Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder's Formula for a Long and Useful Life" 10:56

3h ago10:56

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We need more Ben Franklin in our lives. He is the least dead of America's founders, a tonic for our troubled times. Those are just a few of the takeaways from Eric Weiner’s new book, "Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder’s Formula for a Long and Useful Life."By Joe Donahue

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James Charles Smith's "Flightless Falcon" 9:29

39m ago9:29

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In the new novel “Flightless Falcon” debut author James Charles Smith guides readers down I-70 on a nostalgic coming of age adventure. The book delicately portrays the very nuances of American political beliefs during the late 1960s Vietnam War Era.By Joe Donahue

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Congressional Corner with Jim McGovern 10:15

4h ago10:15

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Congress is on its August recess but politics isn’t slowing down.In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern, a Democrat from the 2nd District, speaks with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This conversation was recorded July 26.By Ian Pickus

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7/29/24 RT Panel 1:18:35

6h ago1:18:35

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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are public policy and communications expert Theresa Bourgeois, Senior Fellow at the Bard Center for Civic Engagement Jim Ketterer, and political consultant and lobbyist Libby Post.

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Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 180 59:30

1h ago59:30

59:30

Each weekday morning, The Roundtable's Joe Donahue is joined by various experts, journalists, educators, and commentators to discuss current events. On Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review, we feature your favorite panelists discussing news items from the previous week.

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Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-27-2024 1:30:02

14h ago1:30:02

1:30:02

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd Myths instead of news - SearchGPT, cookies, Disney+, ransomware, Tesla, Google - 11:00 - Crowdstrike outage detailed - Benjamin shares how Crowdstrike took down 8.5 million PCs - 22:00 - Slow news cycles breed rumors - Keith and Benjamin chatter on about slow news cycle effe…

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The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine on view in "What, Me Worry?" at The Norman Rockwell Museum through 10/27 1:18:20

1h ago1:18:20

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“What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine” is a new exhibition at The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. In this special broadcast, Joe Donahue and Brian Shields explore the exhibition with artists, writers, editors, and exhibition curators.By Joe Donahue

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7/26/24 RT Panel 1:06:57

3h ago1:06:57

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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are public policy and communications expert Theresa Bourgeois, Tetherless World Professor of Computer, Web and Cognitive Sciences at RPI Jim Hendler, and President of Wesleyan University Michael Roth.

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Williamstown Theatre Festival presents "Pamela Palmer" by David Ives 10:40

4h ago10:40

10:40

We will learn about the current Williamstown Theatre Festival production of "Pamela Palmer" by David Ives and directed by Walter Bobbie.By Joe Donahue

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The 93rd Anniversary Woodstock Library Fair 11:54

4h ago11:54

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The 93rd Anniversary Woodstock Library Fair on July 27 is a home-town party celebrating Woodstock as a center of the arts: painting, sculpture, poetry, music, fiction, nonfiction, pottery — “all the arts for which Woodstock is known.”By Joe Donahue

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7/25/24 Panel 1:14:57

4h ago1:14:57

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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are public policy and communications expert Theresa Bourgeois, Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick, and theatre artist, arts advocate, activist and Executive Director for PROJECT SAGE in Lakeville, Co…

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Upcoming shows at Adams Theatre 7:04

3d ago7:04

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The Adams Theater in Adams, Massachusetts features an eclectic and diverse program of music, dance, theatre, comedy, and multimedia arts from local luminaries to international talents. The organization is presenting a full menu of entertainment this summer and into the fall. Artistic Director and President of Adams Theatre Yina Moore joins us.…

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The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to SPAC for its annual residency 16:22

4h ago16:22

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The Philadelphia Orchestra will return to SPAC for its annual residency next week, Wednesday, July 31, opening with the tradition of Tchaikovsky Spectacular, highlighted by the 1812 Overture with live cannon fire and a brilliant fireworks display.By Joe Donahue

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Congressional Corner with John Deaton 10:51

1h ago10:51

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What role will tax policy play in the next Congress? In today’s Congressional Corner, Republican Massachusetts Senate candidate John Deaton wraps up his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus.By Ian Pickus

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Nina Guilbeault's “The Good Eater: A Vegan Search for the Future of Food” 8:49

1h ago8:49

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For years we have known that the consumption of meat is both environmentally destructive and morally dubious. In the new book “The Good Eater: A Vegan Search for the Future of Food” Harvard trained sociologist and vegan Nina Guilbeault takes a look at the history of veganism to answer those questions.…

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"Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives" 17:09

2h ago17:09

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At this fragile moment in history Emily Amick lawyer and former council to former senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, alongside “New York Times” Bestselling author Sami Sage, want to reframe civic engagement as a form of self-care. An assertion of one’s values and self-respect. The new book “Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Sm…

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7/24/24 Panel 1:15:26

2h ago1:15:26

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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are UAlbany Lecturer in Africana Studies Jennifer Burns, Siena College Professor of Comparative Politics Vera Eccarius-Kelly, Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin,…

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Steven Brill's "The Death of Truth" 17:50

2h ago17:50

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How did we become a world with facts, shared truths, have lost their power to hold us together as a community as a country, globally? Bestselling journalist Steven Brill documents the forces and people from Silicon Valley to Madison Avenue to Moscow to Washington that have created and exploited this world of chaos and division and offers practical …

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Congressional Corner with John Deaton 11:06

2h ago11:06

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Will Massachusetts voters move on from Senator Elizabeth Warren?In today’s Congressional Corner, Republican candidate John Deaton continues his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus.By Ian Pickus

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7/23/24 Panel 1:17:41

3h ago1:17:41

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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Stuart Rice Honorary Chair at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) and Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University Fran Berman, Semi-retired, …

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Book Picks - Northshire Bookstore and Merritt Bookstore 25:09

1d ago25:09

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This week's Book Picks come from Kira Wizner of Merritt Bookstore in Millbrook, New York and Paul Thompson from of Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, Vermont and Saratoga, New York.By Joe Donahue

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Bard Music Festival Returns for a 34th Season in August 15:08

3h ago15:08

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This August, the Bard Music Festival returns for its 34th season with an intensive two-week exploration of “Berlioz and His World” (August 9–18.)By Joe Donahue

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Congressional Corner with John Deaton 10:59

2h ago10:59

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A political newcomer is running for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts.In today’s Congressional Corner, Republican John Deaton speaks with WAMC’s Ian Pickus.By Ian Pickus

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7/22/24 RT Panel - Biden withdraws from 2024 Presidential race 2:19:06

4h ago2:19:06

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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are UAlbany Lecturer in Africana Studies Jennifer Burns, Ulster County Comptroller and the former president and CEO of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley March Gallagher, former U.S. Army officer and State Department Diplomat who taught at …

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Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-20-2024 1:30:02

11h ago1:30:02

1:30:02

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd Myths instead of news - Microsoft, NASA, HP printers, Amazon Prime, DJI drones - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - identifying product - Kari hears Benjamin state if you aren't sure of the product… - 22:00 - iOS 18 and public beta programs - Keith and Benjamin discuss factors for tryin…

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Bob Newhart - in memoriam 32:49

2d ago32:49

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Comic Bob Newhart, best known for an everyman persona that powered two classic TV sitcoms, died Thursday morning. He was 94. We will remember him this morning.By Joe Donahue

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7/19/24 Panel 1:27:15

4h ago1:27:15

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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are public policy and communications expert Theresa Bourgeois, Former EPA Regional Administrator, Professor at Bennington College, and President of Beyond Plastics Judith Enck, CEO of The Business Council of New York State Heather Mulligan, and Siena C…

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Alex Edelman returns to Williamstown Theatre Festival with new comedy 10:43

2d ago10:43

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After a wildly successful run of "Just For Us" on Broadway and on HBO, for which he received a Special Tony Award, Alex Edelman returns to Williamstown Theatre Festival this weekend with a fresh batch of all new comedy with three shows – two Saturday, one Sunday.By Joe Donahue

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Congressional Corner with Richard Neal 10:33

3d ago10:33

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Ohio Senator J.D. Vance is hoping for a new job.In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Democrat Richard Neal of the 1st district wraps up his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded July 17.By Ian Pickus

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The Fenimore Museum's 2024 Summer Exhibitions 19:41

2h ago19:41

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The Fenimore Museum in Cooperstown has two major exhibits this summer: "Remastered" – which celebrates another impressive aspect of music legend Bob Dylan’s creativity: his talents in visual art. The other featuring Banksy - best known for creating art on street corners and on buildings unexpectedly. To tell us about these two exhibits and other im…

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7/18/24 Panel 1:18:30

2h ago1:18:30

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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Publisher Emeritus of The Daily Freeman Ira Fusfeld, Former NY 19 Congressman John Faso, and Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick.

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Barrington Stage Company Presents the play "Boeing Boeing" 12:04

2h ago12:04

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Barrington Stage Company began its run of Mark Camoletti’s hilarious 1960 French farce “Boeing Boeing.” The play runs July 17th till August 3rd at Boyd-Quinton Stage, stars Debra Jo Rupp, and the play won a new generation of fans with a critically acclaimed award-winning Broadway production in 2008.By Joe Donahue

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Congressional Corner with Richard Neal 9:17

4d ago9:17

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President Trump literally dodged a bullet this election.In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Democrat Richard Neal of the 1st district continues his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded July 17.By Ian Pickus

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Congressional Corner with Marc Molinaro 11:40

3h ago11:40

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Could the Supreme Court erode more rights?In today’s Congressional Corner, Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro of New York’s 19th district continues his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded June 27th.By Ian Pickus

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Jerry Adler reflects on showbiz life in "Too Funny For Words: Backstage Tales From Broadway, Television, and The Movies" 20:45

1d ago20:45

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You probably recognize Jerry Adler as a character actor from TV and movies, with roles on projects like “The West Wing,” “Manhattan Murder Mystery,” and “The Sopranos,” where he played Tony’s longtime associate Hesh. Adler’s book is called “Too Funny For Words: Backstage Tales From Broadway, Television and The Movies,” in which he covers the many u…

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7/17/24 Panel 1:31:08

8d ago1:31:08

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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Siena College Professor of Comparative Politics Vera Eccarius-Kelly, Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin, and an advance Lead for the White House and former C…

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Harlan Coben's "Think Twice" 18:22

1d ago18:22

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In Harlan Coben’s latest thriller “Think Twice” we go back three years when sports agent Myron Bolitar gave a eulogy at the funeral of his client, renowned basketball coach Greg Downing. Myron and Greg had history, initially as deeply personal rivals and later as unexpected business associates. Myron made peace and moved on until when two federal a…

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Congressional Corner with Richard Neal 9:08

5d ago9:08

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It hasn’t been a great term for ethics in Congress. In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Democrat Richard Neal of the 1st district speaks with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded July 17.By Ian Pickus

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Congressional Corner with Marc Molinaro 10:05

2h ago10:05

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Control of the House runs through upstate New York.In today’s Congressional Corner, Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro of New York’s 19th district speaks with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This conversation was recorded June 27th.By Ian Pickus

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Book Picks - Chatham Bookstore and The Bookstore in Lenox 22:35

6h ago22:35

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This week's Book Picks come from Amy Zimmerman from Chatham Bookstore in Chatham, NY and Matt Tannenbaum from The Bookstore in Lenox, MA for our selections this week.

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7/16/24 Panel 1:30:06

6h ago1:30:06

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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Diplomat in residence at Bard College Ambassador Frederic Hof, Senior Fellow - Bard Center for Civic Engagement Jim Ketterer, The Empire Report’s JP Miller, and former Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain.…

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Great Barrington Public Theatre Presents "Survival of the Unfit" 18:52

6h ago18:52

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Great Barrington Public Theatre on the McConnell Theater mainstage, is presenting the American premiere of "Survival of the Unfit" running through July 21. Matt Penn will direct the four-person cast including our next guest, veteran actress Carolyn Hennesy. She plays the mother, Shirley.By Joe Donahue

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7/15/24 Extended Panel 47:30

1h ago47:30

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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are UAlbany Lecturer in Africana Studies Jennifer Burns, Chief of Staff and Vice President for Strategy and Policy at Bard College Malia DuMont, Preceptor in Public Speaking for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University Terry Gipson, Homel…

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7/15/24 Panel 1:30:02

2h ago1:30:02

1:30:02

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists UAlbany Lecturer in Africana Studies Jennifer Burns, Chief of Staff and Vice President for Strategy and Policy at Bard College Malia DuMont, Former New York 19th Congressman and NY Assemblyman John Faso, Preceptor in Public Speaking for the Faculty of …

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Congressional Corner with Paul Tonko 8:40

21h ago8:40

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Bibi is coming back to Washington. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his interview with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This conservation was recorded June 25th.By Ian Pickus

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Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 179 59:30

4h ago59:30

59:30

On Thursday, May 25, WAMC announced the retirement of founding President and CEO Alan Chartock. A modified Roundtable Panel assembled featuring Joe Donahue, Selma Kaplan, Libby Post, and Mike Spain. They congratulated Alan on his decades of service and to shared stories with listeners. This week's RTPWiR features excerpts from that morning's broadc…

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Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-13-2024 1:30:02

14h ago1:30:02

1:30:02

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd news that affects us all - Redbox, NASCAR, Meta, Intel, Amazon Prime, Samsung - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - stop doomscrolling - Emma asks Benjamin his guidance to stop doomscrolling habits - 22:00 - Missing some old day tech work - Keith and Benjamin talk of yesteryear, and trou…

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Susan Seidelman's "Desperately Seeking Something" 21:51

23h ago21:51

21:51

Trailblazing movie director Susan Seidelman shares a funny and insightful first-person story of her life from her Twiggy obsessed girlhood to the Madonna mania of the 80s and beyond, in her memoir “Desperately Seeking Something: A Memoir about Movies, Mothers, and Material Girls." Susan Seidelman will be in Conversation with Jessica Hecht at Images…

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Jessica Hooten Wilson's "Flannery O'Connor's: Why Do the Heathen Rage" 17:24

24h ago17:24

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When celebrated American novelist and short story writer Flannery O'Connor died at the age of thirty-nine in 1964, she left behind an unfinished third novel titled "Why Do the Heathen Rage"? It was deemed unpublishable. For the past ten-plus years, Jessica Hooten Wilson has explored the 378 pages of material.…

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