The CIA has buried some of its biggest blunders in top-secret archives. On today's show: find out how the CIA's worst mistakes have shaped history. Also, a look back at a 1974 tornado storm that left hundreds of Americans dead. A new novel set in 17th century China. And a visit from director Milos Forman. His new film, "Goya's Ghosts," is set in Spain and stars Javier Bardem and Natalie Portman.
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Milos FormanThe CIA's Worst Mistakes
Some of the CIA's biggest blunders have been buried for years in top-secret archives. Now hundreds of those papers have been made public. Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times correspondent Tim Weiner writes about the CIA's worst mistakes in the new book Legacy of Ashes.
Legacy of Ashes is available for ...
The Tornado Storm of 1974
In 1974, an outbreak of 148 tornadoes killed more than 300 people and caused damage throughout 13 states. Journalist Mark Levine investigated the tornadoes' effect on the rural county of Limestone, Alabama, which suffered huge damages. Levine is author of F5: Devastation, Survival, and the Most Violent Tornado Outbreak of ...
Peony in Love
Lisa See's novel Peony in Love is set in 17th century China. The main character, Peony, is a 16 year old girl who has died and is doomed to be a "hungry ghost" in the afterlife.
Peony in Love is available for purchase at amazon.com
Event: Lisa See ...Milos Forman and Goya's Ghosts
Milos Forman is the Academy Award-winning director of films like "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Amadeus." His latest movie is "Goya's Ghosts," about Spain during the time of Francisco Goya. Javier Bardem and Natalie Portman star in the film.
Ruth Reichl's Recipe for Macaroni and Cheese
FOR TOPPING
¼ stick (two tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted 2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 1 cup coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about 4 ounces)
FOR CHEESE SAUCE AND MACARONI
3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 ¾ cups whole milk ¾ cups heavy ...
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