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Paradise Now
On today’s show, one of the world's foremost Islamic scholars argues that moderate Muslims need to do more to challenge fundamentalist interpretations of the religion. Then, best-selling author Ken Follett discusses the literary importance of thrillers. Filmmaker Hany Abu Assad describes his new film about suicide bombers. And Alistair Horne shares his short history of France.
The Great Theft
Khaled Abou El Fadl is one of the world's foremost Islamic scholars. He argues that Islam is undergoing a profound period of change—one which will determine the future of the religion. In his new book, The Great Theft: Wrestling Islam from the Extremists, he explains why he’s urging moderate Muslims ...
Literary Thrillers
Ken Follett has written more than 15 bestsellers—from his first hit, Eye of the Needle, to Whiteout, the story of deadly virus that’s stolen from a lab. He’s here today to explain the importance of thrillers throughout history and literature.
Music: Music from the motion picture – Kiss ...
Music: Music from the motion picture – Kiss ...
Paradise Now
Hany Abu Assad tells us about writing and directing the first feature film to look at the lives of Palestinian suicide bombers: “Paradise Now.”
La Belle France
British historian Alistair Horne shares his short history of a very storied country: La Belle France.
Music: Istanpitta II #5
Jean Philippe Rameau #19
Aureole #9
Music: Istanpitta II #5
Jean Philippe Rameau #19
Aureole #9
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