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Staten Island Congressman Has Child Out of Wedlock
Following his apology for driving drunk, Congressman Vito Fossella admitted earlier today that he had a child with a woman who is not his wife, Laura Fay, who bailed him out of jail. Fossella, who is....
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Don't Call it a Hobby (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 09 May 2008)
Circuit Bending is more than making noise with plastic toys—it’s serious business. The founder of casper electronics has created electronic circuit-bent instruments for the likes of Danny Elfman of Oingo Boingo, and rapper Rahzel of the Roots. Plus, gentrification in public schools, and McCain’s foreign policy adviser talks politics for the 21st century.
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Charles Boyer (The Fishko Files: Friday, 09 May 2008)
Actor Charles Boyer had a continental flavor that went over big in the U.S. Ten of his most engaging films will be screened in New York this month. Sara Fishko asks why...in this edition of the Fishko Files...
To learn more about Hollywood's studio system of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, and the "manufacture" of star actors and actresses, get a copy of Jeanine Basinger's book "The Star Machine" at amazon.com.
Check out details on the Lincoln Center film series "Charles Boyer and the Art of Seduction", running May 23-27 at Walter Reade Theater. 
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Some Enchanted Evening (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 09 May 2008)
We look at the hit revival of “South Pacific,” the first since its debut in 1949. Also: John Turturro and Max Casella, now starring in Beckett's “Endgame” at BAM. A States of the Union update on West Virginia. A new novel about werewolves in East L.A. And Please Explain is all about farm subsidies!
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What's Wrong with Rock Radio (and How to Fix it) (Soundcheck: Friday, 09 May 2008)
Over the past two decades, one company dramatically reshaped how we experience entertainment, including rock radio and live concerts. Today, author Alec Foege explains how Clear Channel Communications became one of the most polarizing corporations in the media business. Also: Aruna Sairam is one of the most sought-after vocalists of Karnatic music of south India. She joins us to talk about Hinduism, poetry, and to perform live in studio. Plus: a dictator's role in Europe's most famous song contest.
Poll: How do you get your music fix?: Tell us how you spend your money on songs, albums and concerts in a Soundcheck poll.
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Friday, 09 May 2008
