Why YOU Can't Be President + Cultural Capital

September 25, 2008 at 3:40pm

WHY YOU CAN'T BE PRESIDENT: For a lot of people, this year's election is proof that in America, anyone can be president. But for Harper's Magazine publisher Rick MacArthur, the presidential contest suggests the opposite. He joins Kojo to discuss his passion for politics and his family's legacy on American society. (25 min.) CULTURAL CAPITAL : The Washington region has a thriving nonprofit arts community. Yet with so many options, it can be hard for the average citizen to know 'where should I go' this weekend. We hear about the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington's latest project -- —e devoted to linking local performers and artists with one another and with their patrons. (28 min.)

What Is Public Radio Redux?

There's way too much audio in the world to catch everything that comes out of your clock radio. Public Radio Redux shines a spotlight on stories that makes you turn and look at your speakers. It's a curated list, a place to make comments, and a blog about making radio. Consider it the espresso in your daily public radio fix.

Who Is Public Radio Redux?

Public Radio Redux was started by two friends who bonded over the joys and pain of making radio. Jen Nathan and Erin Mishkin met at the Salt Institute of Documentary Studies and quickly bonded over a shared love of podcasts and bloody marys. Rather than boring their friends with another unrehearsed live re-enactment of their favorite radio shows, they started this blog.

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