On today's Underreported, we look at devolution in the UK. Later on, a master violin maker from Brooklyn talks about working to build an instrument that can rival a Stradivarius. Plus, a new novel imagines what happens when a minister who's an atheist encounters the devil. And a former nuclear weapons designer talks about his plan to end mass violence.
Underreported: Devolution in the UK
In 1997, Britain's Labour government introduced the process of devolution, which transfers more political power to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. On today's Underreported, John Prideaux, political correspondent for The Economist, talks about how devolution has changed concepts of statehood and citizenship in the UK.
Underreported: A Follow-up on Colombia
Last week on Underreported, we talked about widespread violence against union organizers in Colombia. Several listeners responded by telling us they were tired of hearing only negative things about Colombia, when it's also a beautiful country with a rich history and hospitable people. Simon Jenkins, a journalist for the London ...
Carving Violins in Brooklyn
Master violin maker Sam Zygmuntowicz crafts world-class instruments in his Brooklyn workshop. He joins us, along with writer John Marchese, to talk about Mr. Zygmuntowicz's quest to carve a violin that can rival a Stradivarius.
The Violin Maker is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: John Marchese and ...
Meeting the Devil
James Robertson imagines what happens when an atheist Scottish minister meets the devil face to face, in his new novel The Testament of Gideon Mack.
Thursday, April ...
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Events: James Robertson will be speaking and signing booksThursday, April ...
Ending Mass Violence
Former nuclear weapons designer Stephen Younger is a pacifist. In Endangered Species, he explains his plan to end mass violence.
Endangered Species is available for purchase at amazon.com
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Comments [1]
Listening to your program regarding poison ivy.
Poison ivy is growing rampant up there in Washington Heights. In the parks and along the railroad tracks. Nothing is being done about it.
Of course, at Elizabeth, New Jersey: poison ivy is growing unimpeded right there at the New Jersey Transit railroad station!
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