William D. Cohan, Friday, Aug. 28, 7:00 p.m. This former Wall Street senior banker and best-selling investigative journalist brings a unique perspective to the current economic crisis. His most recent book, House of Cards: a Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Streetexamines the financial crisis that began with the collapses of Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers. Advance reservations will be required.

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