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Refugees in Dafur, Sudan (Concern Worldwide)
Refugees in Darfur, Sudan (Concern Worldwide)

Concern for Darfur

Monday, August 16, 2004

Dominic MacSorley, an aid worker with Concern Worldwide, speaks with us live from Darfur on the humanitarian crisis in western Sudan. And Eric Reeves, a scholar of Sudan, gives additional context on the history of the conflict in Sudan, and what can be done to help curb the crisis. Robert Fuller believes that societal power dynamics result in "rankism," a form of discrimination based on status. His book, Somebodies and Nobodies: Overcoming the Abuse of Rank, takes a look at a type of discrimination he thinks is as detrimental as racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice. Then listeners weigh in on the subject of "rankism." Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler found the inspiration for his new collection of stories, Had a Good Time on the backs of American postcards from the early 20th Century.


Dominic MacSorley and Eric Reeves

Dominic MacSorley of Concern Worldwide and Eric Reeves, a scholar of Sudan join us with an update on the situation in Sudan.. Thanks,

» More on Concern Worldwide
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Music: "Wax Off" by Kodo
"Fallout" by Euphone


Robert Fuller

Robert Fuller on the perniciousness of rankism: Somebodies and Nobodies: Overcoming the Abuse of Rank. Then listeners weigh in on the subject of "rankism."

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» More on the book

Music: Soundtrack to Sirens, composed by Rachel Portman: "March Past of the Kitchen Utensils" / "Sam Sawnoff’s Horn" / "The Sprightly Don"


Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry on his new film, Bright Young Things.

» Visit the film website


Robert Olen Butler

Robert Olen Butler shares his latest book, Had a Good Time: Stories from American Postcards.

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» Visit our Guest Picks page to find out about the books, films, and music that move Butler

Events: Robert Olen Butler will be doing a reading and signing books Monday, August 16 at 7 pm at the Barnes & Noble in Chelsea on 22nd and Sixth

Music: Soundtrack to The Elephant Man, composed by John Morris: "Mrs. Kendal’s Theater and Poetry Reading"



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