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Steve Earle

Just an American Boy

Monday, October 27, 2003

Two winners of 2003 Discover magazine’s Innovation Award, Dr. Robert Fischell and Dr. Ed Weiler, talk about their original ideas which have saved over 65,000 lives and have kept the Hubble space telescope alive. They’re joined by Corey Powell, senior editor at Discover magazine. Also, William G. Bowen talks about the relationship between college sports and educational values. Then singer/songwriter Steve Earle shares what it’s like to have your life turned into a documentary, as his recently was in the film “Just an American Boy.” And Louis Begley discusses his latest novel, Shipwreck.10/27/2003


Dr. Robert Fischell, Dr. Ed Weiler and Corey Powell

Dr. Robert Fischell and Dr. Ed Weiler share what it’s like to come up with ideas that dramatically affects the lives of millions of people. Dr. Fischell is chairman of Fischell Biomedical LLC, and Dr. Weiler is NASA’s chief of Space Science; they’ve both been awarded the 2003 Discover Innovation Awards. Joining them is Corey Powell, senior editor at Discover magazine.

  • Music: Naqoyqatsi Soundtrack compose Phillip Glass


    • William G. Bowen

    William G. Bowen discusses the athletic-academic divide on many American college campuses. His recent book is Reclaiming the Game.

  • Music: Marcus Miller “Power” and “Nikki’s Groove”


    • Steve Earle

    Steve Earle’s life is the subject of a new documentary called “Just An American Boy,” premiering at the Cinema Village on November 7th.

  • Music: Steve Earle Just An American Boy
    “John Walker’s Blues”
    “Over Yonder (Jonathan’s Song)”
    “Jerusalem”


    • Louis Begley

    Author of Wartime Lies and About Schmidt Louis Begley talks about his new novel, Shipwreck. It’s about a celebrated novelist and his all-consuming lust for a woman.

  • Music: A Shock to the System Soundtrack composer Gary Chang



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