Author Sam Quinones talks music, craft and community
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Writer and journalist Sam Quinones, known for his reporting on America’s opioid epidemic, turns to a new subject in his book “The Perfect Tuba.” It’s a celebration of the often-overlooked instrument and the musicians and band leaders he met across the country.Plus, with the holidays approaching, arts reporter and KPBS Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando shares a perfect gift idea for the cinephile in your life.And arts and culture reporter Julia Dixon Evans joins us with a look at this weekend’s holiday events, from December Nights and SoNoFest to the Winter Wonderland Festival in Escondido.Guests:Sam Quinones, author and journalist, "The Perfect Tuba"Danny Reid, author, "Pre-Code Essentials: Must-See Cinema from Hollywood’s Untamed Era, 1930-1934"Kim Luperi, author, "Pre-Code Essentials: Must-See Cinema from Hollywood’s Untamed Era, 1930-1934"Julia Dixon Evans, arts and culture reporter, KPBS





