Episode #528
Sitting at the Crossroads of History
Friday, March 11, 2005
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Geraldine Hughes in Belfast Blues (Photo © Jane Harper)
Conversation about revolution with sociologist Andrew Arato, scenes from a war-torn childhood in Northern Ireland. a musical ruckus with The Tiptons, and a creepy crawly investigation with entomologist Betty Faber.
The Life Aquatic
Perspectives on the life and death of Bubba, a very large lobster. Produced by Pejk Malinovski.
Revolution Chat
It's Not Easy...
The Tiptons, Part 1
Belfast Blues
West Belfast, circa 1970. "The Troubles" have begun, and British troops patrol the streets. In her one-woman play, Geraldine Hughes recreates fearful and playful childhood scenes from a war zone. Excerpts produced by Emily Botein.
Belfast Blues: One Wee Girl’s Story about Family, War, Jesus and Hollywood ...
Belfast Blues: One Wee Girl’s Story about Family, War, Jesus and Hollywood ...
Fisherman's Choir
A Croatian choir from St. Stephen's Church, on the small island of Hvar, sings a song of penance for Lent.
Heard on the Beach
» Visit the Coney Island Polar Bear Club website for more pictures
A Visit with the Roach Lady
Dr. Betty Faber is the staff scientist at the Liberty Science Center in New Jersey. She wears a silver cicada around her neck. And on her desk, she's got a tarantula. Faber introduces host Dean Olsher to some of the roaches on hand at the Liberty Science Center. Produced by ...
The Tiptons, Part 2
More from the saxophone quartet that’s been making noise underground.
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