Books

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-28/leslie-maitland-crossing-borders-time-true-story-war-exile-and-love-reclaimed-rebro

Leslie Maitland: "Crossing the Borders of Time: A True Story of War, Exile, and Love Reclaimed" (Rebroadcast)

May 28, 2012

A daughter tells the story of her mother's escape from the Nazis in World War II and what became of the love she left behind in France.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-24/richard-ford-canada
Richard Ford: "Canada"

Richard Ford: "Canada"

May 24, 2012

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Ford talks about his first novel in six years, "Canada."

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-22/stuart-firestein-ignorance-how-it-drives-science

Stuart Firestein: "Ignorance: How It Drives Science"

May 22, 2012

A neuroscientist claims that ignorance--not knowledge--is the true engine of science. He explains how scientists use ignorance to concentrate their research, and why "not knowing" is one of the greatest benefits to science.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-21/fawaz-gerges-obama-and-middle-east-end-americas-moment

Fawaz Gerges: "Obama and The Middle East: The End of America's Moment"

May 21, 2012

Despite high hopes following the Arab Spring, the Middle East remains deeply troubled. Renowned Middle East expert Fawaz Gerges explains why he believes President Barack Obama has lost a historic opportunity to redefine America's role in the region.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-17/cost-economic-inequality

The Cost of Economic Inequality

May 17, 2012

A discussion about the role of income inequality in today's economy and its consequences for our future.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-16/ambassador-henry-crumpton-art-intelligence-lessons-life-cias-clandestine-service

Ambassador Henry Crumpton: "The Art of Intelligence: Lessons from a Life in the CIA's Clandestine Service"

May 16, 2012

Ambassador Henry Crumpton was an operations officer in the CIA's Clandestine Service for 24 years. In a new book titled "The Art of Intelligence," he describes what it means to be an honorable spy in war and peace.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-15/winning-white-house

Winning The White House

May 15, 2012

Diane is joined by veteran presidential election observers Eleanor Clift and Samuel Popkin to discuss what it takes to win the White House.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-08/robert-caro-passage-power-years-lyndon-johnson
Robert Caro: The Passage of Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson

Robert Caro: The Passage of Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson

May 8, 2012

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Caro has spent nearly four decades researching and writing about President Lyndon Johnson. His fourth book on the LBJ, "The Passage of Power," follows Johnson from 1958 to 1964. Lyndon Johnson was...

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-07/andres-neuman-traveler-century

Andres Neuman: "Traveler of the Century"

May 7, 2012

One of Spain’s best-selling authors on his first English-language translation. Set in nineteenth century Europe, it's the story of forbidden love, intrigue and the meaning of identity.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-03/dan-rather-rather-outspoken-my-life-news

Dan Rather: "Rather Outspoken: My Life in the News"

May 3, 2012

Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather defends his reputation and reflects on his 60 years as a reporter.

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