EPISODE · Aug 29, 2024 · 28 MIN
August 28, 1942: Literary Bites and Global Conflicts with Quincy Howe
from Information Please · host OTRPODS
In this August 28, 1942, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman leads a panel featuring Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, Oscar Levant, and special guest Quincy Howe, the renowned author and radio news commentator. Together, they tackle a wide range of questions spanning literature, history, and global geography.The panel explores “famous bites” in literature, from Moby Dick to the Garden of Eden, engages in spirited debates about wartime invasions and their significance, and muses over musical themes from Schubert and Brahms. Quincy Howe’s sharp wit and deep historical knowledge shine throughout the discussions.With a blend of cultural trivia, intellectual banter, and humor, this episode offers an engaging and thought-provoking hour. Tune in for a fascinating journey through the literary and historical realms on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this August 28, 1942, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman leads a panel featuring Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, Oscar Levant, and special guest Quincy Howe, the renowned author and radio news commentator. Together, they tackle a wide range of questions spanning literature, history, and global geography.The panel explores “famous bites” in literature, from Moby Dick to the Garden of Eden, engages in spirited debates about wartime invasions and their significance, and muses over musical themes from Schubert and Brahms. Quincy Howe’s sharp wit and deep historical knowledge shine throughout the discussions.With a blend of cultural trivia, intellectual banter, and humor, this episode offers an engaging and thought-provoking hour. Tune in for a fascinating journey through the literary and historical realms 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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