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In Balakot, survivors pray at a makeshift mosque next to the one destroyed by the earthquake. (© UNHCR/B.Baloch)
The violent conflict in Sudan and the devastating earthquake in Pakistan and Kashmir have both been front page news. But lately they’ve been fading from the headlines. On today’s show, we’ll focus our attention on two of world’s biggest humanitarian crises. Also on the show: a screenwriter describes the challenges of adapting a very popular novel for the movies, and we’ll hear about a new cookbook on how to make professional recipes at home.
Underreported: Update on Sudan
On this week’s Underreported feature, we’ll get an update on the situation in Sudan from George Rupp of the International Rescue Committee, and UNICEF field worker Dorn Townsend, who’s calling in from North Darfur.
» International Rescue Committee website
» UNICEF ...
» International Rescue Committee website
» UNICEF ...
Memoirs of a Geisha
Robin Swicord, the screenwriter of the new film version of “Memoirs of a Geisha,” tells us how she went about adapting such a popular novel to the screen.
Music: "The Art of the Shakuhachi" vol. 2 by Kifu Mitsuhashi (Celestial Harmonies) # 6 and 2
Music: "The Art of the Shakuhachi" vol. 2 by Kifu Mitsuhashi (Celestial Harmonies) # 6 and 2
Chef, Interrupted
Melissa Clark’s new cookbook, Chef, Interrupted, promises professional recipes that amateurs can make at home.
» Recipes from Chef, Interrupted in the Reading Room
Music: Jazz Brunch by Claude Bolling Big Band, Tracks 7 and 5
» Recipes from Chef, Interrupted in the Reading Room
Music: Jazz Brunch by Claude Bolling Big Band, Tracks 7 and 5
Preparing for Winter: Pakistan and Kashmir
Cathy Skoula, the Director of Action Against Hunger, has just returned from visiting some of the regions hit by the devastating earthquake in Pakistan and Kashmir. Winter is fast approaching, and she warns that if aid isn’t secured to keep food supplies coming all winter long, many more people could ...
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