August 11, 2017

#1630: 19th Congressional District GOP Candidate John Faso

Host Dr. Alan Chartock is joined by John Faso, Former New York State Assembly Minority Leader and Republican Candidate for the 19th Congressional District seat.

#1702: Russell Shorto “Smalltime” | The Book Show

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#1702: Russell Shorto "Smalltime" | The Book Show

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This week, best-selling author Russell Shorto never thought to write about his own past. He grew up knowing his grandfather and namesake was a small-town mob boss but maintained an unspoken family vow of silence. Then an elderly relative prodded: “You’re a writer―what are you gonna do about the story?” The result is Smalltime: A […]