Radio Hour: Walter Shapiro
Journalist Walter Shapiro comes in to discuss his new book, HUSTLING HITLER: THE JEWISH VAUDEVILLIAN WHO FOOLED THE FUHRER.
By LARB Radio HourAugust 25, 2016
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This week journalist Walter Shapiro joins Seth and Tom to discuss his new book, Hustling Hitler: The Jewish Vaudvillian Who Fooled the Fuhrer. The book examines the life of Walter's great uncle Freeman Bernstein - a legendary grifter. Also, David Ulin comes in to discuss Ear to the Ground, the satirical novel he co-authored with Paul Kolsby in the 1990s.
Featuring Tom Lutz, Laurie Winer, and Seth Greenland. Produced by Alan Minsky.
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The LARB Radio Hour is hosted by Eric Newman, Medaya Ocher, and Kate Wolf.