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Pictured: Réne Enríquez in jail.
Photo Credit: Photo courtesy Réne Enríquez.

Pictured: An atomic weapon.
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American Radio Works: King's Last March

Saturday, May 10 at 3 p.m.

Although it was one of the most challenging and controversial chapters of his career, the final year of Dr. King's life has not been the focus of significant public attention. This dramatic and illuminating documentary marks the 40th anniversary of Dr. King’s death on April 4, 1968. The program uses a rich mix of archival tape, oral histories and contemporary interviews to paint a vivid picture of what may have been the most difficult year of Dr. King's life.

For more information, visit americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/king.

 

 

 

American Radio Works: Gangster Confidential

Saturday, May 17 at 3 p.m.

For 20 years, Réne Enríquez fought his way to the top of one of America's most ruthless gangs. He killed and ordered the deaths of gang rivals on Southern California streets and behind bars. Then he had a change of heart. Gangster Confidential follows Enríquez's quest for redemption and freedom inside America's most brutal prison system. This documentary draws on unprecedented access to California jails and prisons and more than 30 hours of audio diaries recorded by Enríquez.

For more information, visit americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/gangster.

 

 

American Radio Works presents Business of the Bomb: The Modern Nuclear Marketplace

Saturday, May 24 at 3 p.m.

The world is on the brink of a new atomic era, one that carries unprecedented danger. Experts cite two ominous trends: As more countries turn to nuclear energy, enriched uranium that could be used for bombs is more available. And new networks of smugglers are emerging, seeking to take nuclear weapons technology across international borders. For this documentary, American RadioWorks teams up with the Center for Investigative Reporting to probe how the global expansion of nuclear know-how is challenging efforts to contain the spread of atomic weapons.

For more information, visit americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/nukes.

 

Intelligence Squared U.S.: We Should Legalize the Market for Human Organs

Saturday, May 31 at 3 p.m.

Recently in the U.S. it seems as if partisan rancor has replaced reasoned debate; mainstream media has become contentious and ideological; and discussions of important issues are being dominated by emotion rather than by facts and analysis. The debate series Intelligence Squared U.S. (IQ2US) attempts to change this trend and raise the level of public discourse on the key issues of our day.

In the debate, We Should Legalize the Market for Human Organs, arguing for the motion are Lloyd R. Cohen, Amy L. Friedman and Sally Satel. Arguing against the motion are James F. Childress, Francis L. Delmonico and David Rothman. The moderator for the evening is Michele Norris of NPR's All Things Considered.

For more information, visit www.npr.org.

 

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