Other segments from the episode on December 30, 1992
Tucker's Top Ten Records of the Year
Terry talks with rock critic Ken Tucker about his list of favorite records from 1992 across genres.
In the Public Sphere, Few Option Exist for Women Besides "Virgin or Vamp"
Critic Maureen Corrigan reviews Helen Benedict's book about how press coverage of sex crimes against women reinforces ideas about gender roles and sexuality.
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