#1729: Lisa Napoli “Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie" | The Book Show

September 07, 2021 00:27:41
#1729: Lisa Napoli “Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie" | The Book Show
The Book Show
#1729: Lisa Napoli “Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie" | The Book Show

Sep 07 2021 | 00:27:41

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Show Notes

This week, we discuss the new book “Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR” by journalist Lisa Napoli. The book is a group biography of four beloved women who fought sexism; covered decades of American news; and whose voices defined NPR.

Photo courtesy of Abrams Press.

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