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Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian intelligence agent, pictured at a press conference in London, 14 September 2004. (Martyn Hayhow/AFP/Getty Images)
The poisoned ex-KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko was buried in London yesterday. Two journalists bring us up to date on his murder investigations. Later on, Roz Chast talks about turning everyday worries into amusing New Yorker cartoons. Plus, actor and playwright Tim Crouch tells us about his unusual two-person play an oak tree. And this week’s Please Explain is all about antibiotics.
Investigating Litvinenko’s Poisoning
Russia announced yesterday that it was opening its own criminal investigation into the murder of the poisoned ex-KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko. Fred Weir of the Christian Science Monitor calls in from Moscow with an update on where the British and Russian investigations stand.
Who was Alexander Litvinenko?
Anatol Lieven, from the New America Foundation, revisits the life of Alexander Litvinenko before he left Russia, and explains how Litvinenko ended up in London. He speculates on why Litvinenko may have been poisoned, and talks about whether the poisoning is affecting Russian politics and President Vladimir Putin.
Roz Chast on the Humor of Anxiety
In Theories of Everything, New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast talks about making anxiety funny.
Theories of Everything is available for purchase at amazon.com
An Unconventional Two-Person Play
Actor and playwright Tim Crouch tells us about his unusual two-person play an oak tree. Each night he is joined by a different actor. He talks about what it’s like to share the stage with someone who has never seen the script.
Please Explain: Antibiotics
Dr. Lisa Saiman, Epidemiologist and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Columbia University, answers your questions about antibiotics on this week’s Please Explain. Call 212-433-9692.
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