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Untapped: The Scramble for Africa's Oil
John Ghazvinian examines how the growth of Africa’s oil industry is affecting world politics. Later on, the granddaughter of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson takes us back to England in the summer of 1911, on the eve of WWI. And Antonio Madruga, a 12-year-old piano jazz prodigy will be here. Plus, Al and Larry Ubell answer your home repair questions.
Africa's Growing Oil Industry
The United States now imports more oil from Africa than from Saudi Arabia. In Untapped, John Ghazvinian examines the growth of Africa’s oil industry and its effect on world politics.
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England on the Eve of WWI
Juliet Nicolson, the granddaughter of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, looks back at England during the summer of 1911, on the eve of World War I.
Wednesday, June ...
The Perfect Summer is available for purchase at amazon.com
Event: Juliet Nicolson will be speaking and signing booksWednesday, June ...
A Piano Jazz Prodigy
Twelve-year-old international piano jazz prodigy Antonio Madruga tells us about making his New York club debut tonight at Sweet Rhythm.
Event: Antonio Madruga will be playing a special encore performance
Saturday, June 16th at 9 and 11pm
Sweet Rhythm
88 Seventh Avenue South
Event: Antonio Madruga will be playing a special encore performance
Saturday, June 16th at 9 and 11pm
Sweet Rhythm
88 Seventh Avenue South
The Gurus of How-To
Alvin and Larry Ubell, the "Gurus of How-To" answer your questions about home repair. Call 212-433-9692.
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