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Amy Farber and family
One in ten Americans has a rare disease, and we’ve hardly heard of any of them. In today’s Underreported feature, we’ll discuss rare diseases, including a rare lung disease called LAM that mostly affects women of childbearing age. Then, Fiona Shaw and Blair Brown, two members of the all-female cast of the musical My Life As a Fairy Tale, tell us about looking at Hans Christian Anderson’s writings from a new perspective. Next, we’re joined by sleight-of-hand expert and con-man Simon Lovell. Finally, we’ll talk to two scholars about the current political issues surrounding the Supreme Court.
Rare Diseases
Today, as part of our Underreported series, we’re going to take a look at rare diseases. Ever heard of a LAM? Most people haven't. Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare lung disease in which an unusual type of muscle cell grows in the tissue of the lungs, and eventually blocks the ...
Strange and Unusual Hobbies
Card sharp and sleight-of-hand expert Simon Lovell reveals some of his tricks and describes his current show: Simon Lovell’s Strange and Unusual Hobbies.
Music: Civil Action Soundtrack; Track 1: “Walkin’” and Track 2: “Civil Theme” – Composed by Danny Elfman
Events:
Simon Lovell performs every ...
Music: Civil Action Soundtrack; Track 1: “Walkin’” and Track 2: “Civil Theme” – Composed by Danny Elfman
Events:
Simon Lovell performs every ...
An Overview of the Supreme Court
Peter Irons, Professor of Political Science at the University of California at San Diego, and Louis Michael Seidman, Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University, offer an overview of the Supreme Court's place in American history, put the nomination of John Roberts into context, and look at some of the ...
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