The nuclear materials that were looted in Iraq have posed great health and safety issues to the community. Dr. Helen Caldicott assesses the risks of uranium and other nuclear materials in Iraq. Plus, Connie Bruck on the reign of Lew Wasserman, one of Hollywood's most powerful players, When Hollywood Had a King. Then, Stanley Greenberg shares a photographic journey through New York’s hidden water system Waterworks. And, Mark Haddon and his new novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Dr. Helen Caldicott
The nuclear materials that were looted in Iraq have posed great health and safety issues to the community. Dr. Helen Caldicott assesses the risks of uranium and other nuclear materials in Iraq.
Music: A Shock To The System Soundtrack composer Gary Chang
Music: A Shock To The System Soundtrack composer Gary Chang
Connie Bruck
Connie Bruck on the reign of Lew Wasserman, one of Hollywood's most powerful players, When Hollywood Had a King: The Reign of Lew Wasserman, Who Leveraged Talent into Power and Influence.
Music: A Civil Action Soundtrack composer Danny Elfman
Music: A Civil Action Soundtrack composer Danny Elfman
Stanley Greenberg
Stanley Greenberg shares a photographic journey through New York’s hidden water system, Waterworks.
Music: Crash Soundtrack composer Howard Shore
Music: Crash Soundtrack composer Howard Shore
Mark Haddon
Mark Haddon discusses his new novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Read an excerpt of Haddon's book in the Reading Room.
Music: The Cider House Rules Soundtrack composer Lasse Hallstrom
Music: The Cider House Rules Soundtrack composer Lasse Hallstrom
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