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Bill Richardson, Between Worlds
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson talks about his bid to become the first Hispanic-American president in 2008. And he tells us about his recent diplomatic mission to North Korea. Then, the true story of a South African woman who was alternately classified as white and "colored" during apartheid. Later on: new evidence shows that T-Rex is related to today’s chickens. Plus, Russian choreographer Boris Eifman stops by. And word maven Patricia T. O’Conner takes your calls.
Bill Richardson on Diplomacy and 2008
Last week, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson returned from a 4-day trip to North Korea. He tells us what happened during those negotiations. And he talks about his bid to become the first Hispanic-American president in 2008.
Between Worlds is available for purchase at amazon.com
When She Was White
In When She Was White, Judith Stone explains how one girl's life changed as she was reclassified from white to "colored" four times during apartheid in South Africa.
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When She Was White is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Judith Stone will be speaking and signing books...
T. Rex Related to Chickens
Scientists have found evidence that Tyrannosaurus rex is a distant cousin of the modern chicken. Dr. John Asara, a geneticist and Harvard Medical School researcher, explains how he made the family connection using tiny bits of protein from a 68-million-year-old bone.
Controversy and Choreography
The controversial Russian choreographer Boris Eifman talks about bringing his unusual, 30-year-old ballet company to the City Center.
Word Maven Patricia T. O’Conner
Word maven Patricia T. O’Conner surveys euphemisms in the news, and takes your calls on the use and misuse of the English language. Call 212-433-9692.
Woe is I is available for purchase at amazon.com
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