Edward Sorel's guest appearances

Edward Sorel

The Brian Lehrer Show

That Got Me Thinking

The Virtual Memories Show

Free Library Podcast

Events & Discussions

Elon Musk

Kamala Harris

Bill Barr

Donald Trump

Nancy Pelosi

Whitney Johnson

Rebecca Traister

Kevin Young

Malcolm Gladwell

Celeste Headlee

Tracy K. Smith

Colin Quinn

Andrew Yang

Cory Booker

Marc Lesser

OwlTail

Liza Donnelly

Elie Mystal

This Memorial Day, we start with a new interview on the history and meaning of the holiday, then some of our recent favorite conversations: More than the start of summer, Memorial Day is about honoring those who died in service to the country. Kenneth C. Davis, author of the "Don't Know Much About History" series and most recently, Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy (Henry Holt and Company, 2020), talks about the holiday's post-Civil War origin and America's contested history in general.Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation and the author of Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution (The New Press, 2022), talks about his new book, plus offers analysis of legal news.Erik Singer, dialect coach for film and television, breaks down where the distinctive features of regional accents originate, as listeners share their own accents and why they have, or have not, sought to change them.Edward Sorel, illustrator and author of Profusely Illustrated: A Memoir (Knopf, 2021), talks about his life and his lefty political commentary, delivered through his art.Liza Donnelly, writer and cartoonist at The New Yorker and the author of Very Funny Ladies: The New Yorker's Women Cartoonists, 1925-2021 (Prometheus, 2022), talks about some of the women whose cartoons have appeared in The New Yorker over the years, plus how the field has changed through its history.  (You can follow along with the cartoons they discuss at the link below.) The first interview with Ken Davis is newly recorded for today's show.  The others were lightly edited for time and clarity and the original web versions are available here: Elie Mystal 'Retorts' (Mar 1, 2022) What Your (Regional) Accent Says About You (Jan 26, 2022) A New York Illustrator's Personal—and Political—Life (Mar 21, 2022) The New Yorker's Women Cartoonists (Mar 23, 2022)

This Memorial Day, we start with a new interview on the history and meaning of the holiday, then some of our recent favorite conversations: <ul> More than the start of summer, Memorial Day is about honoring those who died in service to the country. Kenneth C. Davis, author of the "Don't Know Much About History" series and most recently, Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy (Henry Holt and Company, 2020), talks about the holiday's post-Civil War origin and America's contested history in general. Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation and the author of Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution (The New Press, 2022), talks about his new book, plus offers analysis of legal news. Erik Singer, dialect coach for film and television, breaks down where the distinctive features of regional accents originate, as listeners share their own accents and why they have, or have not, sought to change them. Edward Sorel, illustrator and author of Profusely Illustrated: A Memoir (Knopf, 2021), talks about his life and his lefty political commentary, delivered through his art. Liza Donnelly, writer and cartoonist at The New Yorker and the author of Very Funny Ladies: The New Yorker's Women Cartoonists, 1925-2021 (Prometheus, 2022), talks about some of the women whose cartoons have appeared in The New Yorker over the years, plus how the field has changed through its history.  (You can follow along with the cartoons they discuss at the link below.) </ul> The first interview with Ken Davis is newly recorded for today's show.  The others were lightly edited for time and clarity and the original web versions are available here: <a href="https://www.wnyc.org/story/elie-mystal-retorts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elie Mystal 'Retorts'</a> (Mar 1, 2022) <a href="https://www.wnyc.org/story/what-your-regional-accent-says-about-you" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Your (Regional) Accent Says About You</a> (Jan 26, 2022) <a href="https://www.wnyc.org/story/what-your-regional-accent-says-about-you" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A New York Illustrator's Personal—and Political—Life</a> (Mar 21, 2022) <a href="https://www.wnyc.org/story/new-yorkers-women-cartoonists/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The New Yorker's Women Cartoonists</a> (Mar 23, 2022)

Memorial Day History; Elie Mystal on the Constitution; Regional Accents; Edward Sorel; Liza Donnelly


Mary Astor’s Purple Diary is a story of Hollywood, New York,  love affairs, divorce, custody battles, organized religion, fake news, politics, sex and scandals. Writer and illustrator, Edward Sorel, grew up in the Depression in a family of vocal Communists and Stalinites. He found solace in his frequent  escapes to his other “family” in the magical world of films. Tucked away in the fantastical movie palaces of the day, like the Lowes Paradise in the Bronx – birds flying, clouds moving, stars sparkling – life had possibilities. Sorel emerged from a terrible relationship with his father, understanding the power of reinvention, the need for taking personal responsibility and the necessity to make the tough choice to break unhealthy family ties. He was lucky, he had one good parent. “All you need is one good parent.” Sorel had a loving, encouraging mother. The famed Mary Astor had none. The consequences of domineering, demanding, and abusive parents turned out to drive Miss Astor’s choices for a lifetime. Sorel, broke and on the verge of a nervous breakdown after leaving his first wife, follows his disillusioned, Communist Party therapist to a Quaker meeting. Although a staunch non-believer, Sorel was incredibly moved by the silence. He’d found another safe harbor, a place to spend quality time with his children. And it would lead him to the loves of his life, the best hot chocolate in the world and a marriage proposal. “Cursed with the world’s foremost fixation” after finding newspaper clippings of Mary Astor’s story, he would become the keeper of Mary Astor’s flame. Fifty years later, he offers a satiric slant to an accomplished, public and tragic life whose story shines a light on his own profound and amusing tale.   The post Edward Sorel, Religion, Sex and Scandal appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Mary Astor’s Purple Diary is a story of Hollywood, New York,  love affairs, divorce, custody battles, organized religion, fake news, politics, sex and scandals. Writer and illustrator, Edward Sorel, grew up in the Depression in a family of vocal Communists and Stalinites. He found solace in his frequent  escapes to his other “family” in the magical world of films. Tucked away in the fantastical movie palaces of the day, like the Lowes Paradise in the Bronx – birds flying, clouds moving, stars sparkling – life had possibilities. Sorel emerged from a terrible relationship with his father, understanding the power of reinvention, the need for taking personal responsibility and the necessity to make the tough choice to break unhealthy family ties. He was lucky, he had one good parent. “All you need is one good parent.” Sorel had a loving, encouraging mother. The famed Mary Astor had none. The consequences of domineering, demanding, and abusive parents turned out to drive Miss Astor’s choices for a lifetime. Sorel, broke and on the verge of a nervous breakdown after leaving his first wife, follows his disillusioned, Communist Party therapist to a Quaker meeting. Although a staunch non-believer, Sorel was incredibly moved by the silence. He’d found another safe harbor, a place to spend quality time with his children. And it would lead him to the loves of his life, the best hot chocolate in the world and a marriage proposal. “Cursed with the world’s foremost fixation” after finding newspaper clippings of Mary Astor’s story, he would become the keeper of Mary Astor’s flame. Fifty years later, he offers a satiric slant to an accomplished, public and tragic life whose story shines a light on his own profound and amusing tale. The post <a href="https://thatgotmethinking.com/that-got-me-thinking/edward-sorel-religion-sex-scandal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edward Sorel, Religion, Sex and Scandal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thatgotmethinking.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">That Got Me Thinking</a>.

Edward Sorel, Religion, Sex and Scandal

James McMullan

Edward Sorel In Conversation with James McMullan