EPISODE · Aug 2, 2023 · 30 MIN
August 1, 1941: Presidential Sons and Poetic First Lines with Lyman Bryson and Henry Noble McCracken
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In this August 1, 1941, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman leads an intellectually rich session featuring two distinguished educators: Professor Lyman Bryson of Columbia University and Dr. Henry Noble McCracken, President of Vassar College. Regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran round out the panel as they tackle questions ranging from genealogical trivia about famous presidential sons to challenging poetic first lines.The panel dives into topics like historical battles, literary elopements, and Shakespearean quotes, with humor and quick wit guiding their responses. With insights into George Washington’s maternal lineage, mythological swimmers, and poetic primroses, this episode offers an engaging mix of history, literature, and trivia charm. Tune in for a delightful evening of spontaneous fun and timeless knowledge on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this August 1, 1941, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman leads an intellectually rich session featuring two distinguished educators: Professor Lyman Bryson of Columbia University and Dr. Henry Noble McCracken, President of Vassar College. Regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran round out the panel as they tackle questions ranging from genealogical trivia about famous presidential sons to challenging poetic first lines.The panel dives into topics like historical battles, literary elopements, and Shakespearean quotes, with humor and quick wit guiding their responses. With insights into George Washington’s maternal lineage, mythological swimmers, and poetic primroses, this episode offers an engaging mix of history, literature, and trivia charm. Tune in for a delightful evening of spontaneous fun and timeless knowledge on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noreferrer noopener">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.
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