46 min listen
Lawrence Wright On 'Mr. Texas'
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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Oct 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Lawrence Wright, who is known for best selling books about Al Qaeda and Scientology, has a new novel about the colorful world of Texas politics. In Mr. Texas, a naive rancher lucks into a seat in the state legislature, where he meets lobbyists, influence peddlers, conspiracy mongers and power brokers. Wright spoke with Dave Davies about their home state.Also, book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews Blackouts by Justin Torres.
Released:
Oct 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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