Week of May 27, 2012

Sympathy for the Devil

05.27.2012

*With his black Fedora hat Jack Abramoff became the symbol of everything that’s corrupt about government.  But now he’s out of prison and seeking atonement.  Join us for a candid interview with former lobbyist Jack Abramoff. How do we as a society deal with the redemption of our worst?

Innovative Fiction

05.27.2012

Imagine a revolutionary new way to reduce sexual harassment in theworkplace -- sexual lightning rods, women who provide sexual release for alpha-male employees.  That’s the premise behind Helen DeWitt’s novel, “Lightning Rods.”  DeWitt joins us to talk about her novel next time on TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE.