The Quiet Man and the End of the World

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 13, 2011

Irish actor Gabriel Byrne discusses Irish film, his acting career, and his role as Ireland's cultural ambassador. Plus, our latest Please Explain takes a look at the end of the world predictions—where they come from and why they persist.

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