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Girma Wolde-Giorgis, President of Ethiopia
The President of Ethiopia joins Sir Richard Branson and the head of ORBIS International to talk about their efforts to combat unnecessary blindness. Then, Michael Redhill tells us about his new novel and his new play. Plus, a look at the Classical Theatre of Harlem’s new production of Marat/Sade. And we unwind a bit with this week’s Please Explain on massage.
Combating Unnecessary Blindness
10 million Ethiopians have trachoma—an infection that is one of the leading causes of blindness in the world. His Excellency Girma Wolde-Giorgis, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, tells us about efforts ...
Fiction and Family
Michael Redhill tells us about his new novel Consolation, set in the past and present of his hometown of Toronto. And he tells us about his play “Goodness,” which won the "Best of Edinburgh" award at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and which is currently showing at PS ...
Marat/Sade
T. Ryder Smith plays the Marquis de Sade in the Classical Theatre of Harlem’s new production of Marat/Sade. He talks about the play with director Christopher McElroen.
Please Explain: Massage
Massage therapy is one of the oldest forms of treatment in the world. On today's Please Explain, Tiffany Field, director of the Touch Research Institute, talks about how touch and massage affect the body. Lisa Pamintuan, President of New York College of Health Professions, talks about ...
Dumplings: Mr Lai’s Glutinous Rice Balls With Sesame Stuffing
Makes 30–40 glutinous rice balls – enough for about 6
For the stuffing
* 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
* 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
* 2 tablespoons fresh pork lard or coconut oil
For the paste
* 1 ½ cups glutinous rice flour
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