Science and Technology

"The Tinkerers: The Amateurs, DIYers, and Inventors Who Make America Great"

Alec Foege

About the Program

Alec Foege talks about the contributions to our society made by modern-day Ben Franklins and Thomas Edisons.  He spoke at the Westport Library in Westport, Connecticut.     

About the Authors

Alec Foege

Alec Foege is a former contributing editor at Rolling Stone magazine.  He is the author of "Right of the Dial: The Rise of Clear Channel and the Fall of Commercial Radio" and "The Empire God Built: Inside Pat Robertson’s Media Machine."  For more, visit: alecfoege.com.   


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"The Tinkerers: The Amateurs, DIYers, and Inventors Who Make America Great"

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, April 14th at 8am (ET)
  • Sunday, March 17th at 7:30pm (ET)
  • Saturday, March 16th at 3:30pm (ET)
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