Former CIA division chief Tyler Drumheller argues that during the lead-up to the war in Iraq, the Bush administration ignored intelligence that didn’t support the invasion. Then, a scientist explains how smell works on a molecular level. And we take an in-depth look at Daniel Ortega, the recently re-elected President of Nicaragua. Plus, Ric Ocasek of The Cars talks about a new DVD of the band’s live performances.
The Science of Smell
In The Secret of Scent, Luca Turin explains how smell works on a molecular level.
The Secret of Scent is available for purchase at amazon.com
Backstory: Daniel Ortega
On today’s Backstory, Richard Lapper, the Latin America editor for the Financial Times, discusses Daniel Ortega’s political comeback. He explains how the newly re-elected President of Nicaragua resuscitated his political career, talks about why he won, and looks at how the US and other foreign countries are reacting.
Ric Ocasek on The Cars Unlocked
Ric Ocasek, front man of The Cars, tells us about a new DVD featuring never-before-seen live performances from the band’s US tours: The Cars Unlocked.
The Cars Unlocked is available for purchase at amazon.com
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