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  • Walt Whitman and his Brothers in the Civil War

    Many are familiar with poet Walt Whitman’s work as a nurse to the wounded soldiers of the Civil War. But did you know about the roles his brothers played? We’ll explore the Civil War through the lens of one family this hour with Robert Roper, author of “Now the Drum of War: Walt Whitman and […]

  • Love and Hate in the Automotive Age

    Do you love your car but hate traffic, the expense of your vehicle and the environmental damage it does? According to Brian Ladd, this love-hate relationship is nothing new. We’ll talk with Ladd, author of “Autophobia: Love and Hate in the Automotive Age” (University of Chicago Press, 2008) this hour.