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Terry Jones War on Terror
Is there anyplace that a humorist shouldn't go? Terry Jones, a founding member of Monty Python, takes aim at Bush, Blair, and the war on terror. He finds the war in Iraq both horrifying and hilarious. Then, a look at the post-9/11 world from a Christian perspective: writer Anne Lamott tells how she uses her faith to cope with her political frustrations. Plus, Steve Erickson shares his new novel, Our Ecstatic Days. Then, find out about the ethics behind the right-to-die controversy that's been the top story in the news.
Laugh a Little
Terry Jones takes aim at Bush and Blair. His new book is Terry Jones's War on the War on Terror: Observations and Denunciations by a Founding Member of Monty Python.
» More about the book
Music: The Incredibly True Adventure of 2 Girls in ...
» More about the book
Music: The Incredibly True Adventure of 2 Girls in ...
Apocalypse
Steve Erickson describes the parallel worlds and shifting realities of his seventh novel, Our Ecstatic Days.
» Read an excerpt of Our Ecstatic Days in the Reading Room
Events:
Steve Erickson will be speaking on:
Tuesday, March 29th at 7pm
» Read an excerpt of Our Ecstatic Days in the Reading Room
Events:
Steve Erickson will be speaking on:
Tuesday, March 29th at 7pm
The End
The Terri Schiavo case has brought the right-to-die controversy to the forefront of the news. We'll hear more from Garret Keizer, author of Help as well as an article called Life Everlasting in the February issue of Harper's Magazine.
» Read Keizer's article in Harper's
» Read Keizer's article in Harper's
Live Event at the MOMA
Leonard Lopate had a live taping at the MOMA on March 29, 2005 as part of the 20th anniversary celebration.
Listener Testimonials
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