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Former embedded journalists Christian Parenti and Karl Zinsmeister discuss coverage of the war in Iraq; they were with the 124th Infantry and the 82nd Airborne, respectively. Photographer Sebastiao Salgado talks about children afflicted with polio. He’s photographed them for his recent book, The End of Polio. Then noted photographer Mary Ellen Mark shares her study of twins. And musician Dan Zanes, formerly of the Del Fuegos, talks about his new children’s album.
Christian Parenti and Karl Zinsmeister
Journalists Christian Parenti and Karl Zinsmeister were embedded with troops in Iraq. Now they’re back in the States, and they’re here to discuss the frustrations involved in covering the Iraqi war.
Music: Die Hard Soundtrack composer Michael Kamen
Sebastiao Salgado
Even though it’s totally preventable by vaccine, polio is still a problem. Sebastiao Salgado has photographed afflicted children for his book, The End of Polio, and he joins us to discuss the fight to eradicate the disease.
Events: Sebastio Salgado will be lecturing on Monday September 29 at 6:30 ...
Dan Zanes
Musician Dan Zanes, formerly of the Del Fuegos, talks about his new children’s album, “House Party."
More on Dan Zanes and his band
Music: Dan Zanes and Friends House Party
“A Place For Us (with Philip Glass)” “Wabash Cannonball (with Bob Weir)”
More on Dan Zanes and his band
“A Place For Us (with Philip Glass)” “Wabash Cannonball (with Bob Weir)”
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