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Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen

Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen

By: Randy Cohen
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 In this new kind of interview show, Randy Cohen talks to guests about a person, a place, and a thing they feel strongly about. The result: surprising stories from great talkers. Learn more at http://personplacething.org/2014 - 2019 Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Janine Barchas, Mary Crawford

    Janine Barchas, Mary Crawford
    Jan 10 2026

    These Jane Austen scholars note that she long had a diverse readership, but in post-war America that changed. "Publishers pushed her to women specifically. Just like they made pink Cadillacs, they made pink Janes." (Caution: do not read and drive.) Produced with the Grolier Club. Music: Reid Jenkins.
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    28 mins
  • Paola Antonelli

    Paola Antonelli
    Jan 3 2026

    The Curator of Architecture and Design at MoMA enjoys work that surprises, up to a point. "I don't like gigantic provocations, I like small provocations, the ones that sneak up on you." Jolted awake, not pummeled into submission. Presented with the Viñoly Foundation. Music: Ethel—Ralph Farris, Kip Jones, Corin Lee, Dorothy Lawson.
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    28 mins
  • James Carpenter

    James Carpenter
    Dec 27 2025

    Celebrated for his use of light, this architect is moved by that from distant stars: "Those photons are around us—we can't see them—but they are fundamentally carrying the history of the universe." We spoke at 7 World Trade Center, a building he worked on, through the generosity of Silverstein Properties. Music: Valerie and Ben Turner, DBA Piedmont Bluz.
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    28 mins
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