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Stories from the Underground
On today's show, we'll find out why more abortions are performed in New York State than anywhere else in the country. Later in the show, we’ll look at whether or not the money donated to charities really goes to those who need it most. We'll learn about the overlooked history of African-Americans on the Western frontier. And we'll hear the story of a man who tried to commit suicide by setting himself on fire when he was just 14-years-old.
Abortion in New York
Has New York become the abortion capital of the US? One of every ten abortions in America is performed in New York State. Ryan Lizza, Contributing Editor of New York magazine, argues that New York’s unrestricted abortion rights have made it a refuge for many women. And Debbie Nathan tells us about the "new underground railroad," where New Yorkers put up women who come to New York for late-term abortions.
» Ryan Lizza's article "The Abortion Capital of America" in New York magazine.
» Debbie Nathan's article "The Underground Railroad" in New York magazine.
Music:
The Hours (Nonesuch), tracks 13, 2 and 6
The Black West
Historian William Loren Katz studies the overlooked contributions of African-Americans to the Western Frontier in his book The Black West.
Events:
William Loren Katz discussion about The Black West followed by a book signing
Monday, December 12 at 7:00 PM
Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Boulevard
(Enter at 103 West 135th Street)
Music:
Wild West (Silva) CD 1, tracks 1 and 11
The Burn Journals
When Brent Runyon was fourteen, he tried to commit suicide by lighting himself on fire. In The Burn Journals, he describes his painful recovery--which included six months of skin grafts, and intensive psychological therapy.
Events:
Brent Runyon reading and signing books
Monday, Dec 12 at 7PM
Barnes & Noble at Astor Place
Music:
Crash (Milan), tracks 8 and 6
Is Philanthropy Failing?
For many people, the holidays are a time to give. But does the money donated to charities actually reach the people that need it most? Joining us for a discussion of the of effectiveness of philanthropy are: Rob Reich, Professor of Political Science and Ethics in Society at Stanford University, and Kathleen McCarthy, Director of the Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society at CUNY (More info on the Center »here). Rob Reich is also the author of an article titled "The Failure of Philanthropy" in the upcoming issue of the Stanford Social Innovation Review.
Music:
Mumford (Hollywood Records), tracks 10, 8 and 10
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