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Michael Rogosin discusses his father Lionel’s groundbreaking film “Come Back, Africa,” which depicted life in South Africa under apartheid. He’s joined by two fans of the film: Harry Belafonte and Robert Downey, Sr. Musician Storm Large tells us about her rocky life and her memoir, Crazy Enough. Today’s installment of the BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects is about a jade axe. Plus, we continue our Please Explain series on how to save the world—this week, we’ll tackle population growth, and control.
Frank Newman, a former Deputy Secretary of the United States Treasury Department, discusses some of the reasons that China’s economy is booming while America’s is struggling. Merle Hoffman looks back on her life as a crusader for a woman’s right to choose. The BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects continues with a look at an early writing tablet. We’ll find out how mercury is causing problems for songbirds and bats in the Northeast. Plus, at a time when the immigration debate is heating up, we’ll have a panel discussion about green cards—with an immigration lawyer and two immigrants who’ll tell us about their experiences.
Michael Neuman, from Medecins Sans Frontieres, on the practical realities of conducting humanitarian negotiations. Conor Grennan on his efforts to help orphans in Nepal. A History of the World in 100 Objects is about a flood tablet. Robert Harris on his international bestseller, The Fear Index.The New Yorker's Ryan Lizza looks at the first three years of Obama’s presidency, and what to expect in the Florida primary.
Jamie Fellner, a senior advisor, U.S. Program, Human Rights Watch, on the increase of aging prisoners in the United States. Chinese dancer Jin Xing on making her U.S. premiere at the Joyce as a woman. A History of the World in 100 Objects is on the Rhind mathematical papyrus. Adam Johnson on his novel, The Orphan Master’s Son. Biographers Howard Merkel and Amanda Smith discuss addiction
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