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Wednesday, July 10, 2019: Kevin Bacon, Carly Rae Jepsen and more

Today on q: actor Kevin Bacon, q books columnist Jael Richardson, playwright and composer Cliff Jones, pop star Carly Rae Jepsen.
Actor Kevin Bacon, q books columnist Jael Richardson, playwright and composer Cliff Jones, pop star Carly Rae Jepsen. (Eric Odgen/Showtime, Arden Wray, Matt Rainnie/CBC, Getty Images)

Today on q, with host Tom Power:

  • Actor Kevin Bacon talks about longevity, bribing DJs and why he always seems to be playing cops from Boston.
  • Our books columnist Jael Richardson shares her latest book pick with us: Your Life Is Mine by Nathan Ripley.
  • Playwright and composer Cliff Jones tells us what it's like seeing his production Kronborg — The Hamlet Rock Musical back on stage 45 years after its premiere.
  • Carly Rae Jepsen sheds some light on the songwriting process, her brand new album, Dedicated, and the lasting legacy of her very first breakout hit, Call Me Maybe.

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