September 14, 2018

#1837 – Ken Lovett, Albany Bureau Chief, NY Daily News

WAMC’s Alan Chartock speaks with Ken Lovett, Albany Bureau Chief for the NY Daily News.

#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 […]