New book examines the most notable political speeches that were never given

New book examines the most notable political speeches that were never given

Gen. Dwight Eisenhower’s prepared remarks if D-Day failed, and warnings President John F. Kennedy would have issued in Dallas had he not been assassinated are among many potential addresses examined in a new book, “Undelivered: The Never-Heard Speeches that would…

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Political scientist Ian Bremmer on the world's ability to address major global crises

Political scientist Ian Bremmer on the world’s ability to address major global crises

With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the pandemic, climate crisis and extreme political polarization, the dangers currently facing the world are stark. A new book, “The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats – and Our Response – Will Change the World,”…

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Violinist and author Brendan Slocumb on his riveting, page-turning debut novel

Violinist and author Brendan Slocumb on his riveting, page-turning debut novel

Brendan Slocumb spent most of his career as a performer and teacher, but this year released his first book, a mystery called “The Violin Conspiracy.” The novel is a reflection of Slocumb’s experience in the classical music world, where Black…

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Violinist and author Brendan Slocumb on his riveting, page-turning debut novel

Violinist and author Brendan Slocumb on his riveting, page-turning debut novel

Brendan Slocumb spent most of his career as a performer and teacher, but this year released his first book, a mystery called “The Violin Conspiracy.” The novel is a reflection of Slocumb’s experience in the classical music world, where Black…

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