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The World According to Sesame Street
Iranian journalist Camelia Entekhabifard tells us about being imprisoned for her writings. Then, we talk to Mike Farrell, best known as B.J. Hunnicutt on M*A*S*H. Later on, we learn about the challenges of adapting Sesame Street for other countries. And Ray Suarez examines the growing entanglement of religion and politics.
Imprisoned in Iran
In 1999, Iranian journalist Camelia Entekhabifard spent three months in prison for her writings. She tells us about her harrowing time in jail, and explains how she secured her release by cultivating a romance with her interrogator.
Camelia is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Camelia Entekhabifard will ...Acting and Activism
Mike Farrell—best known as B.J. Hunnicutt on M*A*S*H—talks about his life as an actor and activist.
Wednesday, March 28 at 7pm
Union Square Barnes & Noble
Just Call Me Mike is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Mike Farrell will be speaking and signing booksWednesday, March 28 at 7pm
Union Square Barnes & Noble
Sesame Street Around the World
Dan Victor, executive vice president of International Projects at Sesame Workshop, tells us about some of the challenges of adapting Sesame Street for countries around the world. The documentary "The World According to Sesame Street” focuses on Sesame Street in Bangladesh, Kosovo, and South Africa.
Religion and Politics
In the The Holy Vote, Ray Suarez, a senior correspondent for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, examines how religion and politics have become increasingly entangled.
The Holy Vote is available for purchase at amazon.com
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