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On today’s show: two former opposition researchers explain how their field has become an integral part of modern political campaigning. Michael Oher, the football player who inspired the book and film The Blind Side, talks about his life and upbringing. The BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects continues with a look at a colossal statue of the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses the Second. Krys Lee tells us about her collection of short stories, called Drifting House. And we’ll look at how the creditors in today’s global economy—namely China and the Middle East—will help shape much of the coming century.
Robin Levi, editor of Inside This Place, Not of It, and Tina Reynolds, a former prisoner who’s an activist for women in NY prisons, talk about what it’s like for incarcerated women. Téa Obreht discusses her novel, The Tiger’s Wife, our selection for the Leonard Lopate Show Book Club. The BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects is on the sphinx of Taharqo. Alvin and Lawrence Ubell, the Gurus of How-To tackle listener questions on the nuts and bolts of home repair.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on his new children’s book, What Color Is My World? Jonah Hill on his Oscar-nominated role in “Moneyball.” The BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects is on a Chinese zhou ritual vessel. Plus out latest Backstory/Underreported segments.
Gary Oldman on his career, and his Oscar nomination for “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.” Sixteen-year-old boxer Claressa Shields, her coach Jason Crutchfield, and former pro fighter Christy Halbert, talk about women’s boxing in the Olympics. The BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects is on a cloak used to wrap mummies. And our latest Please Explain is all about How to Save the World, Part 4.
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