The Public Eye

Harvey Kurtzman was both a satirical genius and comic mastermind. He
created MAD magazine and for decades pushed the envelope of comic book
writing. He was responsible for launching the career of Gloria Steinman
and for many years wrote for Playboy magazine where to this day Hugh
Hefner admits to being a fan. But who was Harvey Kurtzman? Tune in this
week to find out.

Richard Elia earned his Ph.D. in English at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1972.   He has created a double career as a full-time professor at Salem State College and president / publisher of Quarterly Review of Wines (QRW),
an international wine magazine that is one of the largest wine
magazines in the country. In addition to being president and publisher
of QRW, Elia writes articles for every issue.

Basel Cellars located in Walla Walla,Washington began the journey into the wine business in 2001. Their estate vineyards were planted prior to this in 1997. All of the wine production is done on the property in a 9,600 sq. ft. underground wine cave. I spoke with Justin Basel, a young
winemaker who is both dedicated and passionate about the wines he produces. This is a family run operation with everyone pitching in to lend a hand. Justin talks about his entry into the business and about his vision for the future. Who says you have to go to Europe for great wine?

Guest: Owner Jay Soloff
DeLILLE CELLARS is a small winery located in Woodinville, Washington. Simply stated, their goal is to make the very best handcrafted, old-world style red and white wine made in the State of Washington. They are a family owned winery with an uncompromising philosophy about the quality of what will be in your bottle of wine.

Most histories focus on the men
who conceived the Panama Canal,
particularly President Theodore Roosevelt and chief engineers
John Stevens and George Goethals. In her latest book
author Julie Greene shifts the focus away from those at the
top, instead telling the story of rank-and-file workers on the
ground. This is the most detailed account of the men and women
who toiled to make the Panama
Canal a reality.  Join host Al Vuona for a discussion with the
author.