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(Irshad Manji and The Trouble with Islam)
Canadian Muslim Irshad Manji criticizes some trends in the modern Islamic faith and offers her own prescription for change. Then Peter Maass tells why he thinks wars against insurgencies are almost impossible to win. Maass accompanied counter-insurgency expert Major John Nagl at work in Iraq. Christopher Corbett on the truth behind the mythic Pony Express. And historian Eric Burns explains why alcohol was "aspirin and penicillin, cortisone, and antibiotic, all rolled in one – the first wonder drug" for early American colonists.
Irshad Manji
Irshad Manji is a Canadian TV personality, media entrepreneur, and a queer Muslim. She’s been named “Feminist for the 21st Century” by Ms. magazine. Her new book is The Trouble with Islam: A Muslim's Call for Reform in Her Faith.
Irshad Manji’s website
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Irshad Manji’s website
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Peter Maass
Peter Maass’ article on counter-insurgency expert Major John Nagl appeared in Sunday’s New York Times Magazine.
New York Times Magazine’s website
Music: Die Hard Soundtrack composer Michael Kamen
New York Times Magazine’s website
Music: Die Hard Soundtrack composer Michael Kamen
Christopher Corbett
According to legend, a “help wanted” ad for the Pony Express from 1860 read: "WANTED. YOUNG, SKINNY, WIRY FELLOWS. NOT OVER 18. MUST BE EXPERT RIDERS. WILLING TO RISK DEATH DAILY. ORPHANS PREFERRED." Christopher Corbett’s new book is Orphans Preferred: The Twisted Truth and Lasting Legend of the Pony Express.
Eric Burns
Eric Burns’ new book is The Spirits of America: A Social History of Alcohol. According to Burns, drinking is our “first national pastime.”
Music: Peter Cleighton with Blind john Davis “Moonshine Man Blues”
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Music: Peter Cleighton with Blind john Davis “Moonshine Man Blues”
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