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Paul Rusesabagina
On today’s show, the manager of the real-life "Hotel Rwanda" describes his battle to save lives in the midst of genocide. Then, we'll learn what goes into crafting a Steinway concert grand piano. And we'll find out how oysters have shaped the development of New York City. Plus, Cal Ripken, Jr. explains why he's troubled by excessive competitiveness in youth sports today.
The Real-Life Hotel Rwanda
While most of the world ignored the genocide in Rwanda, there were individuals who chose to fight it. Paul Rusesabagina, the manager of the real-life “Hotel Rwanda,” explains how he saved hundreds of lives in the midst of a conflict that killed nearly one million people. His memoir is An ...
The Making of a Steinway
James Barron describes his 11-month, behind-the-scenes study of a single concert grand piano as it's shaped in the Steinway factory.
Piano is available for purchase at amazon.com
History on the Half Shell
Before New York City was the Big Apple, it could have been called the Big Oyster. Mark Kurlansky writes about the oyster's influence on New York in The Big Oyster.
Available for purchase at amazon.com
Cal Ripken, Jr.: How to Parent Young Athletes
Cal Ripken, Jr. retired from baseball in 2001. He's been coaching kids in the sport ever since. His new book is Parenting Young Athletes the Ripken Way.
Available for purchase at amazon.com
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