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On today’s edition of our regular Underreported series, a look at the politics of pollution. Why are America's minorities and poor more likely to suffer its effects? Then, we'll hear about a new biography of Robert Louis Stevenson. Plus, a new novel that follows the story of a single mother who teaches high school English in a private school. And Stephen Frears and Judi Dench are here to discuss their latest film.
Environmental Injustice
On today's Underreported feature, the politics of pollution. Some experts feel that “environmental racism” is keeping industrial waste and toxins in poor and minority communities, and out of affluent neighborhoods. We'll talk to Melissa Checker, the author of Polluted Promises: Environmental Racism and the Search for Justice In A Southern Town, and Majora Carter, the founder/director of Sustainable South Bronx and a 2005 MacArthur Fellow.
Music:
Erin Brockovich Soundtrack, tracks 2, 1, and 3
Myself and the Other Fellow
Claire Harman tells us about the life of Robert Louis Stevenson, the man who gave birth to the characters Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Myself and the Other Fellow.
Events:
Claire will be appearing at the 92nd Street Y on December 11 at 11am for a Biographers and Brunch event.
To order tickets people should call:
Y-Charge at 212.415.5500
Music:
The Hour Before Dawn Solas, track 1
The English Teacher
Lily King (the author The Pleasing Hour) tells us about her latest novel: The English Teacher.
Mrs. Henderson Presents
Director Stephen Frears and Judi Dench tell us about their latest film: “Mrs. Henderson Presents.” It's a musical comedy about the woman who brought nudity to the British stage in the late 1930s--in the form of London's notorious Windmill Girls.
» Visit our Guest Picks page to find out what moves Judi Dench
Music:
Iris Soundtrack, tracks 5 and 1
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