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Dr. Stefan Collignon (Marcia Lieberman)
Many of the rioters in France are the children of North African immigrants. On today's Leonard Lopate Show, the roots of the rioting, and how European immigration policy may be partly to blame. Also: how has Europe changed since World War II? Plus, the Ubells take your calls on home repair.
Fix It
The gurus of how-to, Al and Larry Ubell, are here to help with your home-repair problems. Call us at 212-267-WNYC.
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Music: “Burning Down the House” Talking Heads
“Mr. Fix-It” Darlene Love & The White Heat Orchestra
» The Ubells' website
Music: “Burning Down the House” Talking Heads
“Mr. Fix-It” Darlene Love & The White Heat Orchestra
New Old World
World War II ended 50 years ago, but its shadow still looms over Europe. Leonard talks to Tony Judt, director of New York University's Remarque Institute and author of the new book Postwar.
Events:
Tony Judt Talk & Signing
Friday, November 11 at 7:30 PM
Events:
Tony Judt Talk & Signing
Friday, November 11 at 7:30 PM
Out of Control
France is in a state of emergency after nearly two weeks of rioting. Has European immigration policy helped create the chaos? Political scientist Dr. Stefan Collignon comments, along with Sufi Pedder, the Economist Paris bureau chief.
» More about Dr. Collignon
Music: Constant Gardener ...
» More about Dr. Collignon
Music: Constant Gardener ...
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