Beyond T-ball on the White House lawn A president's day always has its share of ceremonial events. But the modern U.S. presidency is a job ruled by the schedule and governed by a large staff. Two historians talk about how presidents really spend their time.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Michael Kazin: Professor of history at Georgetown University. He's the author of "A Godly Hero: The Life of William Jennings Bryan."
William Doyle: Author of "Inside the Oval Office: the White House Tapes from FDR to Clinton."
The music of politics Harry Truman campaigned to the tune of "I'm Just Wild About Harry," and Bill Clinton will forever be linked to Fleetwood Mac's "Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow." But picking a campaign theme song doesn't always work out the way the candidates hope.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Steve Seel: DJ on 89.3 The Current.
Eric Danton: Music critic for the Hartford Courant.
Talking Volumes The new season of Talking Volumes welcomes Barbara Kingsolver on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
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