#1750: Lisa Napoli's "Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie" | The Book Show

February 01, 2022 00:27:43
#1750: Lisa Napoli's "Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie" | The Book Show
The Book Show
#1750: Lisa Napoli's "Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie" | The Book Show

Feb 01 2022 | 00:27:43

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Show Notes

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

Originally aired as episode #1729.

Photo courtesy of Abrams Press.

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