The US-Russian pact governing the safeguarding of Russia's nuclear weapons expires in June 2006. What happens after that? The US and Russia still have nuclear weapons on hair-trigger status aimed at each other. We'll find out what's at stake, and look into why each side feels that keeping nuclear weapons in Cold War positions is justified. Then, Elizabeth Maxwell, Tory Walker, and Carol West share a collection of stories written by a group of writers at a soup kitchen workshop: Food for the Soul. And Steve Rivkin explains the impact brand names have on the products we buy: The Making of a Name.
Nuclear Threats
The Cold War may be over, but the U.S. and Russia still have nuclear weapons on hair-trigger status aimed at each other. Ken Luongo, executive director of the Russian-American Nuclear Security Advisory Council (RANSAC), and Laura Holgate, vice president for Russia/New Independent States Programs at the Nuclear Threat Initiative, discuss ...
Food for Thought
Elizabeth Maxwell, Tory Walker, and Carol West on a collection of stories from a soup kitchen workshop: Food for the Soul.
Music: Soundtrack to Cider House Rules, music by Rachel Portman: "Homer Asks Wally for a Ride" / "Homer's Lessons"
Music: Soundtrack to Cider House Rules, music by Rachel Portman: "Homer Asks Wally for a Ride" / "Homer's Lessons"
A Rose by Any Other Name
Steve Rivkin explains the marketing forces behind brand names: The Making of a Name: The Inside Story of the Brands We Buy.
Music: "Salpica," by Mambotur
Edit of "How Was It For You," Gare du Nord
Music: "Salpica," by Mambotur
Edit of "How Was It For You," Gare du Nord
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