After Words

After Words: Ronald Bishop, "More: The Vanishing of Scale in an Over-the-Top Nation," hosted by Deborah Tannen

About the Program

Using a myriad of examples from popular American culture, Ronald Bishop presents the many ways in which media attempts to persuade the public that more is not only better, it's necessary to achieve happiness.  He discusses the absence of American moderation with Deborah Tannen, Professor Linguistics at Georgetown University and author of "You Just Don't Understand."

About the Authors

Ronald Bishop

Ronald Bishop is a Professor of Communication at Drexel University and a former reporter and newspaper editor.  Mr. Bishop is also the author of "When Play Was Play" and "Taking on the Pledge of Allegiance."


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After Words: Ronald Bishop, "More: The Vanishing of Scale in an Over-the-Top Nation," hosted by Deborah Tannen

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, September 4th at 11am (ET)
  • Monday, August 29th at 3am (ET)
  • Monday, August 29th at 12am (ET)
  • Sunday, August 28th at 9pm (ET)
  • Saturday, August 27th at 10pm (ET)
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