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Stephen Bright and James Forman, Jr.

Lawyer and author Stephen Bright, who grew up in Boyle County and frequently represents people facing the death penalty, discusses his book "The Fear of Too Much Justice: Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts" with James Forman, Jr., professor of law at Yale University and author of "Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America."
Season 23 Episode 2 Length 56:30 Premiere: 12/10/23

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Alain de Botton and Brian Stetler - S16 E5

Premiered On: 04/27/2014

Author Alain de Botton discusses his book, "The News: A User's Manual", a guide for our news addicted age. He is interviewed by Brian Stelter, senior media correspondent for CNN Worldwide and host of "Reliable Sources". The interview was recorded at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum. A 2014 KET Production.

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Philippe de Montebello and Michael Kimmelman - S17 E1

Premiered On: 11/25/2014

Philippe de Montebello, the longest-serving director of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, discusses his book, "Rendez-vous with Art". He is interviewed by chief art critic for "The New York Times" Michael Kimmelman. The interview was recorded at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum. A 2014 KET Production.

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Timothy Geithner and James Surowiecki - S17 E2

Premiered On: 12/29/2014

Timothy Geithner, former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and author of "Stress Test: Reflections on Financial Crises", is interviewed by James Surowiecki, staff writer of "The Financial Page" at "The New Yorker". The interview was recorded at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum. A 2014 KET Production.

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Jessye Norman and Gloria Steinem - S17 E3

Premiered On: 01/12/2015

Legendary opera singer Jessye Norman, discusses her memoir "Stand Up Straight and Sing!", which recalls the strong women who were her role models. She is interviewed by Gloria Steinem, feminist activist and co-founder of "Ms." magazine. The interview was recorded at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum. A 2015 KET Production.

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David Boies and Jeffrey Toobin - S17 E4

Premiered On: 04/20/2015

Acclaimed Attorney David Boies, current legal counsel for Sony Pictures Entertainment, has represented clients in many high-profile U.S. cases. Boies was co-lead counsel for the plaintiffs in Perry v. Brown, establishing the constitutional right for same-sex marriage in California. He discusses the historic case with Jeffrey Toobin, staff writer at "The New Yorker" and the senior legal analyst for CNN. The interview was recorded at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum. A 2015 KET Production.

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