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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2023 · 27 MIN

December 12, 1941: Literary Animals and Contradictory Questions with Dr. George N. Shuster

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In this December 12, 1941, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman hosts an engaging evening with special guest Dr. George N. Shuster, President of Hunter College. Regular panelists Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant join in to tackle a lively mix of questions about literary animals, famous quotations, and riddles involving paradoxical phrases.Dr. Shuster adds depth to discussions on The American’s Creed and debates about literary characters like Dude Lester from Tobacco Road. The panel also unpacks poetic contradictions, such as identifying a circus without clowns or a pie without crust. With humor and sharp intellect, this episode combines cultural trivia, historical insights, and playful riddles. Tune in for an entertaining session of knowledge and wit on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this December 12, 1941, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman hosts an engaging evening with special guest Dr. George N. Shuster, President of Hunter College. Regular panelists Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant join in to tackle a lively mix of questions about literary animals, famous quotations, and riddles involving paradoxical phrases.Dr. Shuster adds depth to discussions on The American’s Creed and debates about literary characters like Dude Lester from Tobacco Road. The panel also unpacks poetic contradictions, such as identifying a circus without clowns or a pie without crust. With humor and sharp intellect, this episode combines cultural trivia, historical insights, and playful riddles. Tune in for an entertaining session of knowledge and wit 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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