Meet three authors who wrote some of the most banned books in America
Jodi Picoult, Maia Kobabe and Sandra Cisneros have each written books that have been challenged and banned throughout the country.
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Culture in the News
Reevaluating the NBA GOAT debate: Beyond Jordan and LeBron
Kevin Merida explores why the legendary Celtic Bill Russell should be part of the GOAT debate — for his skills and bravery on and off the court.
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P Carl brings his story from page to stage with 'Becoming a Man'
The writer and director is co-directing the world premiere of his memoir-turned-play "Becoming a Man" here in Boston, and joins The Culture Show to talk about the show before it wraps up March 10. -
Local artists collaborate to celebrate Roxbury Community College
Ahead of the school's 50th anniversary gala, Napoleon Jones-Henderson and Stephen Hamilton join The Culture Show to talk about their work on a new installation. Also on the show today, Gish Jen and the Rocky Neck Art Colony. -
Boston's ECO is in the 'fiery furnace of a murderous world'
The Engima Chamber Opera's artistic director, Kirsten Cairns, says this Britten production is especially timely.
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Dan (Jamie Parker) tries to connect to his wife (Caissie Levy).| 2:32 -
Jack Wolfe performs "I'm Alive"
A son (Jack Wolfe) tries to get the attention of his mother (Caissie Levy).| 3:40 -
Episode 15, Season 52<br> Next to Normal
Experience this Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical from London's Donmar Warehouse.| 2:09:46 -
Episode 26, Season 2025<br> Marygrove Conservancy Contemporary American Authors Lecture Series: Percival Everett
Marygrove Conservancy Contemporary American Authors Lecture Series featuring Percival Everett| 42:21
