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Fri. 5/25/12
Week In Review
Fri. 5/25/12
Week In Review
The Emily Rooney Show
Public affairs professional Terence Burke, social critic and attorney Wendy Kaminer, and regular contributor to the Boston Globe Tom Keane weigh in on the week that was.
Thurs. 5/24/12
Is The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist Close To Being Solved?
Thurs. 5/24/12
Is The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist Close To Being Solved?
The Emily Rooney Show
We check in on recent developments in the Isabella Stewart Gardner heist with Tom Mashberg, who has been following the case for 22 years.
Thurs. 5/24/12
Local Scientist Redefines Brain Power
Thurs. 5/24/12
Local Scientist Redefines Brain Power
The Emily Rooney Show
We talk with the local scientist at the center of the development of the powerful new technology that allows paralyzed people to move objects – with their thoughts.
Thurs. 5/24/12
Show & Tell — Chloe Caldwell’s Legs Get Led Astray
Thurs. 5/24/12
Show & Tell — Chloe Caldwell’s Legs Get Led Astray
The Emily Rooney Show
Our resident provocateur talks about trends in young women's confessional literature, epitomized by Chloe Caldwell's frankly sexual writing.
Wed. 5/23/12
Pets, Etiquette And The Law
Wed. 5/23/12
Pets, Etiquette And The Law
The Emily Rooney Show
Kara Holmquist, MSPCA director of advocacy, and animal behaviorist Terri Bright take your questions about the line between rude and illegal when it comes to pet etiquette.
Wed. 5/23/12
The 30 Songs That Cost Joel Tenenbaum $675,000
Wed. 5/23/12
The 30 Songs That Cost Joel Tenenbaum $675,000
The Emily Rooney Show
Joel Tenenbaum, former BU Student who was sued by the RIAA, joins us to discuss the case.
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Thursday, May 3
When legendary detective novelist Robert Parker passed away, fans of his Spenser novels wanted more – now they’ve got it. We’ll talk with Ace Atkins about finding your voice as a writer when that voice isn’t yours. Plus, we're joined by The Boston Globe’s popular love letters columnist Meredith Goldstein. We'll talk about about her new book, The Singles, and take your phone calls at 877-301-8970.
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30th Anniversary Of John Lennon’s Death: 30 years ago today, John Lennon was shot and killed outside his apartment building on the Upper West side of Manhattan. He was just 40 years old. From humble beginning in the working class city of Liverpool, England, Lennon would rise to become one of the world’s most recognizable figures. His impact on music and popular culture—first with the Beatles and then as a solo artist—simply cannot be overstated. But Lennon was determined to be more than just a pop musician. In the years following the Beatles break up, Lennon used his celebrity to advance causes both social and personal. He was an outspoken war critic and civil rights activist. He spend half-a-decade in “retirement”” as a stay-at-home dad. Provocative, charismatic, imaginative, and complicated, Lennon was —by many’s estimation—the voice of the baby boom generation. And here to talk about Lennon’s music and his legacy is Steve Almond, author of Rock-n-Roll Will Save Your Life.
