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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
Episodes
  • Rev. Winnie Varghese

    Rev. Winnie Varghese
    Mar 14 2026

    The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is an Episcopal church and more, says its Dean. "I have Jewish, Hindu, Muslim friends who pray here, because it feels like a holy place." My house shall be a house of prayer for all nations, said Jesus, quoting Isaiah, quoting God. Music: Daniel Ficarri.
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    28 mins
  • the late Aaron Copland

    the late Aaron Copland
    Mar 7 2026

    As portrayed by Michael Boriskin, director of Copland House. "I decided from the time I was in my mid-twenties that there was no such thing as a rival or a competitor, that we were all colleagues." So modest, and yet so dead. A conversation from beyond the grave. Sort of. Music: Siwoo Kim, Alexis Pia Gerlach, Michael Boriskin.
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    28 mins
  • Charles Renfro

    Charles Renfro
    Feb 28 2026

    Can architecture be witty? At that scale? At those prices? This architect ponders. "It can certainly be smart, and it can do unexpected things, which doesn't necessarily make it witty. That might make it clever," he says wittily. Presented with the Center for Architecture. Music: Hubby Jenkins.
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    28 mins
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