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The Quiet Before - Gal Beckerman

A WORD ON WORDS, Nashville Public Television’s Emmy Award-winning reboot of its classic series, is a collection of three-minute interviews about books and other literary topics. Filmed in locations around Middle Tennessee, the series continues a tradition established by legendary journalist John Seigenthaler for more than 40 years.

The Quiet Before - Gal Beckerman

Season 8 Episode 3 | 14m 20s | CC

Chosen as one of the 100 Notable Books of 2022 by The New York Times Book Review, Gal Beckerman’s “The Quiet Before” examines the small moments that led to larger political and cultural revolutions. Beckerman looks at how the tools of communication are used to help create change and foster a space where people can engage with one another, imagine, debate, and begin to think up new ideas.

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