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Happy Feet (Warner Bros)
Playwright David Hare talks about The Vertical Hour, his new Broadway drama about how politics seep into personal relationships. Then, George Miller tells us about “Happy Feet," his animated feature set in Antarctica. And Isabel Allende shares her new novel set in the 16th century. Plus, word maven Patricia T. O’Conner explores the oddities of the English language.
Political Drama
In the new Broadway drama The Vertical Hour, playwright David Hare explores one woman’s convictions about the Iraq war. He joins us for a discussion about how politics seep into personal relationships.
Happy Feet
Director George Miller talks about bringing Antarctica to life with his new animated feature, “Happy Feet.”
A 16th Century Adventure
Isabel Allende tells us about her new novel, Ines of My Soul. The book follows the travels of a 16th century woman who leaves Spain to seek adventure in the New World.
Events: Isabel Allende will be ...
Ines of My Soul is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Isabel Allende will be ...
Word Maven Patricia T. O’Conner
Word maven Patricia T. O’Conner takes your calls on the use and misuse of the English language.
Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English is available for purchase at amazon.com
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