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This Week on The Scene: Elizabeth Anker on Paradox and the Claims of Theory

By Chantal Thomas

In this week’s episode of The Scene, literary and legal scholar Elizabeth Anker discusses the key contentions of her new book, “On Paradox: The Claims of Theory“: that faith in the logic of paradox has formed a cornerstone of left intellectualism — and that reasoning through paradox has become deeply problematic, undercutting social justice commitments. 

CREATIVES: Natasha Pickowicz on “More than Cake” and Bake Sale Fundraiser

By Felix Teitelbaum

Pastry Chef and author Natasha Pickowicz chats with Felix Teitelbaum about her book “More than Cake,” cooking, recipe creation, and the fundraiser she’s hosting at South Hill Cider on Sunday, May 7, 2023 to benefit Khuba International‘s Quarter Acre for the People project. Photo: provided.

INTERVIEW: Assemblyperson Anna Kelles discusses Ithaca CarShare problems and solutions

By Celia Clarke

Earlier this week, Ithaca CarShare announced it will be suspending its operations on May 19. The reason is that they are losing their insurance because of a regulatory issue unique to New York State. Assemblyperson Anna Kelles introduced legislation to remedy the problem. She spoke with me about the situation, the legislation and possible fate…

This Week on The Scene: Bob Hockett on the Need for Better Bank Deposit Protection

By Chantal Thomas

Professor Robert Hockett of Cornell Law School discusses the Federal Deposit Insurance Completion Act of 2023, which contains his proposal for preventing future occurrences of the bank-run fueled collapse that led to the demise of Silicon Valley Bank and others. Listen to the episode: Bob Hockett Find about more about Bob Hockett’s policy proposals: Back…

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