Summary: "Woody Guthrie, American Radical (Music in American Life)" -- author Will Kaufman discusses his book and plays songs by woody Guthrie. Kaufman's book reclaims the politically radical profile of America's greatest balladeer. Using a wealth of previously unseen archival materials, it introduces a heretofore unknown Guthrie: the canny political strategist, fitful thinker, and cultural front activist practically buried in the general public's romantic celebration of the "Dust Bowl Troubadour." Recorded at NPG, August 17, 2011.
