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Danielle McGuire, "At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape and Resistance–a New History of the Civil Rights Movement from Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power"

Posted February 6, 202100:53:20

Stu Levitan welcomes Danielle McGuire, author of the ground-breaking and award-winning book, At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women,...

Dennis Dresang, "Patrick J. Lucey: A Lasting Legacy"

Posted February 6, 202100:53:21

Stu Levitan welcomes UW Professor Emeritus Dennis Dresang, author Patrick J. Lucey:  A Lasting Legacy. It’s the first biography of the late Governor...

Harvey Briggs, "Rolls-Royce Motor Cars: Making A Legend"

Posted February 6, 202100:52:39

Stu Levitan welcomes Madison’s own Harvey Briggs, co-author of a book that, frankly, may be just a little outside the traditional interests and experiences...

Sarah Kendzior, "Hiding In Plain Sight: The Invention Of Donald Trump"

Posted February 6, 202100:53:13

Stu Levitan welcomes Sarah Kendzior, author of Hiding in Plain Sight: The Invention of Donald Trump and the Erosion of America, just...

Ursula Lawrence, "The French Republican Wall Calendar"

Posted February 3, 202100:53:14

Stu Levitan welcomes Ursula Lawrence, television comedy writer, union organizer, recreator of the French Republican Wall Calendar, and so truly...