We’ll look at the role mosques are playing in the protests around the Muslim world. Then, members of the eclectic band David Wax Museum perform live in our studios! Also, Three-time O. Henry Prize winner Edith Pearlman talks about her latest collection of short stories. Plus, the Gurus of How-To, Alvin and Larry Ubell answer your questions on home repair!
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The turmoil in Egypt is being compared with another public uprising against an unpopular U.S.-backed leader in the region—Abbas Milani looks at the life and rule of the Shah of Iran and how he shaped the modern Middle East. Then, Granta editor John Freeman and two writers from Spain discuss the current state of fiction writing in Spanish around the world. Also, learn about an unusual friendship between George Bernard Shaw and the 1920s world heavyweight boxing champion Gene Tunney. Plus, Backstory looks at the Egyptian Vice President's relationship with the CIA.
The soul singer Adele turned heads with her hit “Chasing Pavements." Today: she gives us a sneak preview of her follow-up album with a live in-studio performance. Plus: Forget about Eminem's 10 nominations. We dig deep into the quirky categories, odd matchups and unsung heroes that are up for Grammy Awards this year.
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