Post 9/11, US citizens have expressed worry about civil liberties at home. Now, a conversation with the president of Freedom House about the state of freedom, democracy, and human rights around the world. Plus, the great intelligence breakthroughs of the 20th century, indie music icons Yo La Tengo, and Iranian film director Babek Payami.
Adrian Karatnycky
A conversation with Adrian Karatnycky, President of Freedom House, about the state of freedom, democracy and human rights around the world.
James Gannon
James Gannon shares the true story of the undercover agents who worked to crack the code of Nazi Germany's Enigma machine. His book is called Stealing Secrets, Selling Lies.
Yo La Tengo
Indie music institution Yo La Tengo perform live in studio.
Note: Only the interview with Yo La Tengo is available, not the live performance
Note: Only the interview with Yo La Tengo is available, not the live performance
Babek Payami
Director Babek Payami discusses his comedic new film of gender and the election process in contemporary Iran, "Secret Ballot."
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