Hans Blix was in charge of monitoring Iraq’s weapons for the United Nations in 2003. Now, as North Korea and Iran continue to develop nuclear weapons programs, he shares his ideas for stopping the spread of nuclear weapons throughout the world. Also: a look at the latest Harry Potter film, and why it can be so difficult to turn a fanatically beloved book into a movie. And the Gurus of How-To, Alvin and Larry Ubell, answer your home repair questions.
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Hans Blix on Global Disarmament
In 2003, Hans Blix was in charge of monitoring Iraq's weapons for the United Nations. Blix joins us today to share his ideas for new strategies to stop the spread of nuclear weapons around the world. He's written a recent article for the Boston Review called "Nuclear Freeze" and is ...
The New Harry Potter
It's hard to turn fanatically beloved books into movies. Director David Yates and producer David Heyman have stepped up to the challenge. They join Leonard to talk about "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," the fifth movie in the Harry Potter series.
Weigh in: Who ...
Weigh in: Who ...
The Gurus of How-To
The Gurus of How-To, Al and Larry Ubell, answer your home repair questions. Call us at 212-433-WNYC (212-433-9692) or submit a comment.
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