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News Articles: A Cappella Books

Singer-songwriter, activist, and author Billy Bragg is out with a new work: a political pamphlet titled "The Three Dimensions of Freedom."

Musician And Author Billy Bragg Says Free Speech Depends On Accountability, Music On Empathy

Billy Bragg is many things: a poet, punk rocker, folk musician, and singer-songwriter. He’s also an activist, music historian, and best-selling author....

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On Second Thought For Friday, Oct. 4, 2019

If music is a universal language, then OneBeat has diplomacy down. It’s a group of 25 emerging musicians from around the world who collaborate on...

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Malcolm Gladwell speaks to On Second Thought host Virginia Prescott about newest book, "Talking to Strangers."

In 'Talking To Strangers,' Malcolm Gladwell Explores How We Misread People We Don't Know

Revisionist History podcast host Malcolm Gladwell's books have opened up new ways to consider human behavior — introducing concepts like "stickiness,"...

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Rachel Maddow speaks to On Second Thought host Virginia Prescott at the Fox Theater on Oct. 13

Rachel Maddow's New Book, 'Blowout,' Takes On The Global Oil And Gas Industry

The Rachel Maddow Show is the biggest draw on MSNBC’s primetime line-up. The show tilts against Fox News’ Sean Hannity in the high stakes battle for...

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X in 1979, at The Masque, which was a small punk rock club in Hollywood, California. The venue was a key part of the early LA punk scene, and became home to bands like X, the Go-Go's, the Dickies, the Weirdos, the Dils, the Screamers and many more.

Pioneering Punk Band X On The Evolution Of L.A. Punk - And What It Means In 'The New World'

The first wave of punk rock growled out of the economic and social malaise of New York and London in the mid-1970s. But Los Angeles played a huge role...

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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Emilia Brock

Looking For Your Next Summer Read? Georgia's Independent Bookstores Have You Covered

The official start of summer is just around the corner. Whether you are headed to the lake or the beach, it’s the perfect time to pick up your next...

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Southern Reading List: Frank Reiss And Emmy Carmichael From A Cappella Books In Atlanta

Frank Reiss and Emmy Carmichael from A Cappella Books in Atlanta stopped by "On Second Thought" to share their recommendations for our "Southern Reading...

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"President Carter: The White House Years," written by Stuart Eizenstat (right), is a comprehensive history of the Carter administration's accomplishments and failures.

With New Book, Former White House Official Gives President Carter His Due

Stuart Eizenstat has worn many hats: U.S. ambassador to the European Union, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, international lawyer. He was also...

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