To many liberals, President Bush is the embodiment of conservatism. But on today's show, a former Reagan administration official tells us why he thinks George W. Bush is an impostor. Later on, Kitty Carlisle Hart celebrates her 95th birthday. And we'll talk to the star and director of “Tsotsi," an Oscar-nominated South African film. Plus, this week’s Please Explain is all about those annoying plastic bags!
What's Happened to Reagan's Legacy?
Bruce Bartlett is a staunch Reaganite. He's also a critic of President Bush. In Imposter, he accuses George W. Bush of betraying conservative values, and bankrupting the country.
A Legend In Her Own Time
Singer, actress, and New York icon Kitty Carlisle Hart tells us how she's celebrating her 95th birthday, and shares some memories from her storied life.
Events: Kitty Carlisle Hart will be performing
Tuesday, February 28th through Saturday, March 4th
8:30pm
Feinstein's at the Regency
...
Events: Kitty Carlisle Hart will be performing
Tuesday, February 28th through Saturday, March 4th
8:30pm
Feinstein's at the Regency
...
South Africa's Language of the Streets
Director Gavin Hood tells us about his Oscar-nominated South African film, “Tsotsi” (which means "thug" or "gangster"). He's joined by the film's star, Presley Chwenegayae, who plays a 19-year-old whose life on the streets takes an unexpected turn.
Please Explain: Plastic Bags
On this week's edition of Please Explain, we'll focus our attention on plastic bags. They make up 5% of New York City's solid waste, and worldwide, up to a trillion bags are used every year. We'll talk to Ben Miller, the author of Fat of the Land: Garbage in New ...
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