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Tom Steyer with David Wallace-Wells: Winning the Climate War Jun 25, 2024

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In this episode of Library Talks, investor and climate champion Tom Steyer sits down with New York Times columnist David Wallace-Wells to discuss his new book, Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War.

Colm Tóibín with Caoilinn Hughes: Long Island Jun 11, 2024

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In this episode of Library Talks, Colm Tóibín sits down with Irish writer Caoilinn Hughes to discuss his latest book, Long Island, which takes place twenty years after the events of his bestselling and beloved novel Brooklyn.

Emily Wilson: Reading The Iliad May 28, 2024

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The groundbreaking translator and professor of classics reads from and discusses her masterful new English version of the greatest literary landmark of antiquity. Actors Ben Shenkman and Morgan Spector will read selections from Wilson's translation.

Ruha Benjamin with Rujeko Hockley: Imagination May 14, 2024

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Social and technology critic Ruha Benjamin examines the power of our imagination to challenge systems of oppression and to create a world in which everyone can thrive.

Marilynne Robinson with Ayana Mathis: Reading Genesis Apr 30, 2024

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Legendary novelist and essayist Marilynne Robinson discusses her new book, Reading Genesis, with author Ayana Mathis. Often overlooked as a piece of literature, Robinson reconsiders The Book of Genesis and its exploration of themes that resonate throughout the Old and New Testaments.

Hillary Rodham Clinton with Jennifer Weiner Apr 16, 2024

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Hillary Rodham Clinton sits down with author Jennifer Weiner to discuss books, politics, and much more.

Sasha Issenberg with Maggie Haberman: The Lie Detectives Apr 02, 2024

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Journalist and the author Sasha Issenberg sits down with the New York Times' senior political correspondent Maggie Haberman to discuss his latest book, The Lie Detectives.

Lyn Slater and Chloé Cooper Jones Mar 19, 2024

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The Accidental Icon Lyn Slater, a fashion and culture influencer, talks about her new book, How to Be Old, and reflects on life in her 60s. She speaks with Chloé Cooper Jones, author of the bestselling memoir Easy Beauty.

Chasing Bruno Schulz: Benjamin Balint with Joshua Cohen Mar 05, 2024

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Author and journalist Benjamin Balint sits down with Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist Joshua Cohen to discuss Balint's latest book Bruno Schulz, a fresh portrait of the Polish-Jewish writer and artist that draws on extensive new reporting and archival research.

Álvaro Enrigue with Marie Arana: You Dreamed of Empires Feb 21, 2024

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The author of Sudden Death returns with a new novel that reimagines the destinies of Tenochtitlan.

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