David Kirby explores whether the use of vaccines containing mercury can be connected to a surge in the reported cases of autism in America in the 1990s. Next, Michael Showalter tells us about his new romantic comedy “The Baxter.” Then, Joel Lobenthal looks at the raucous life of leading lady Tallulah Bankhead. And finally, Anne Marie Oliver and Paul Steinberg use years of research to reveal the inner world of suicide bombers in The Road to Martyrs' Square.
Bad Medicine?
David Kirby investigates the side effects of thimerosal--a preservative used in vaccines that contains mercury. Noting that the use of this preservative coincided with an upsurge of reported cases of autism amongst American children in the 1990s, he looks into whether these vaccines directly hurt children, and who should be ...
The Baxter
Michael Showalter is the writer, director, and star of the new romantic comedy “The Baxter.” He plays a nice guy accountant who’s never been the leading man, but realizes he’s got a chance to win the girl of his dreams when he turns to a cute temp worker for love ...
A Royal Scandal
Biographer Joel Lobenthal looks at the scandals, intrigues, and insecurities of Tallulah Bankhead's very public life in Tallulah: The Life and Times of a Leading Lady.
Music: Keyboard Wizards III—Arden and Ohman: "Dancing the Devil Away"
Music: Keyboard Wizards III—Arden and Ohman: "Dancing the Devil Away"
The Road to Martyrs' Square
Anne Marie Oliver and Paul Steinberg describe their journey into the world of the suicide bomber: The Road to Martyrs’ Square.
Music: Soundtrack to Die Hard with a Vengeance, music by Michael Kamen: "Goodbye Bonwits"
Music: Soundtrack to Die Hard with a Vengeance, music by Michael Kamen: "Goodbye Bonwits"
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