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Speaking Volumes on Essential Pittsburgh: Steve Sokol

Published June 18, 2013 at 8:14 AM EDT

After stints in New York and Berlin Steve Sokol came to the Steel City to head the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. He talks with WESA Morning Edition host Josh Raulerson about his reading choices which, as you might expect from someone whose job addresses world affairs, includes books with an international focus.

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