
Guest host Alice Rhee talks to writer Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple, among
other books. Best known as a novelist, Walker also writes non-fiction. She’ll talk about
her … 
Legendary writer, director, and actor Christopher Guest tells us about his latest comedy:
“For Your Consideration.” Then, Emilio Estevez talks about writing and directing
“Bobby,” his new film about the … 
… - including one of a choreographed treadmill dance routine - leaked onto the
Internet. But before that, they were (beleive it or not) a Public Radio favorite. Today,
the band … 
… he's written music of every type, comfortably mixing styles and genres. As WNYC's
Sara Fishko tells us, Bolcom was, and is, a careful, passionate music-listner as well, and
what he … 
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On Capitol Hill, newly elected members of Congress get oriented, potential 2008
presidential rivals Hillary Clinton and John McCain speak out as members of the Armed
Services Committee, and Trent … 
In the first part of today’s Underreported, we talk to a journalist from The Gambia who
was imprisoned without charge and beaten. Then, we ask why we don’t hear more … 
Paul McCartney’s been a teen heart throb, a rock icon, and a classical music composer.
Today, he discusses his most recent New York premiere at Carnegie Hall. Also: the history … 
A selection of Ruth Reichl’s favorite Thanksgiving recipes, including several submitted
by listeners. Listen to Leonard Lopate's November 7 interview with Ruth Reichl Share your
tried and … 
No it's not a theme park ride - unless you're talking music, of course. Armenian American
composer Alan Hovhannes wrote his Symphony No. 2 as a tribute to the "whole … 
… Progress appeared to have been made on Monday when an agreement was reached on a
candidate for prime minister. Today, Columbia scholar Rashid Khalidi assesses whether
progress can be made … 