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"Born On Third Base" Author Addresses Inequality, Asks Wealthy To "Come Home"

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Chuck Collins is a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies. He's also an author, an editor, and a child of the so-called “one percent."

This hour, we sit down with Collins. We talk about his latest book and preview his upcoming appearance in Winsted, Connecticut. 

Plus, the 76th annual Norfolk Chamber Music Festival is underway in the state's northwest corner. We explore some of its unique history and meet its director, Melvin Chen.

Event info:

The second annual Booming Winsted Book Festival will take place from Friday, July 21st to Saturday, July 23rd, 2017 in Winsted, Connecticut. For more information click here.

For more information about upcoming events at the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival click here. 

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