<p>If you ever wondered what it would be like to work under the Big Top -- wonder no more. On this week’s Cityscape we’re talking with the founder of the Big Apple Circus, Paul Binder, about his new book <em>Never Quote the Weather to a Sea Lion</em>. It includes a whole bunch of uncommon tales from life in the circus.</p>

If you ever wondered what it would be like to work under the Big Top -- wonder no more. On this week’s Cityscape we’re talking with the founder of the Big Apple Circus, Paul Binder, about his new book Never Quote the Weather to a Sea Lion. It includes a whole bunch of uncommon tales from life in the circus.

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WFUV's award-winning, weekly public affairs program. Host George Bodarky covers New York City issues from the humorous to the sobering; whether it's an examination of local hipsters, homelessness or historic architecture. "Cityscape gives me 30 minutes to focus on a particular issue, to really delve into it," says Bodarky.  "I love to walk," he says. "I will just walk around Manhattan and discover new neighborhoods, new communities, and to me that's the best thing... Much of what I bring to the show is a new experience to me that I hope resonates with the listeners as well."

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WFUV's award-winning, weekly public affairs program. Host George Bodarky covers New York City issues from the humorous to the sobering; whether it's an examination of local hipsters, homelessness or historic architecture. "Cityscape gives me 30 minutes to focus on a particular issue, to really delve into it," says Bodarky. "I love to walk," he says. "I will just walk around Manhattan and discover new neighborhoods, new communities, and to me that's the best thing... Much of what I bring to the show is a new experience to me that I hope resonates with the listeners as well."

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