FRESH AIR
Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh is a regular contributor to The New Yorker; his article in this week’s edition, headlined “Shifting Targets,” is about how the Bush administration is redefining the war in Iraq as a strategic battle between the U.S. and Iran.
Hersh exposed the Abu Ghraib prison scandal and covers the administration closely. He’s a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and the recipient of five George Polk Awards, two National Magazine Awards and a dozen other prizes. His most recent book, Chain of Command, is a detailed analysis of events at Abu Ghraib.
RADIO TIMES
How ’bout them Phils….enough said. We talk with baseball writers MARCUS HAYES of the Daily News, JIM SALISBURY of the Philadelphia Inquirer and JAYSON STARK of ESPN.COM about what makes this team so special, their achievements and what lies ahead.
THE WORLD CAFE
The World Caf??s Michaela Majoun welcomes veteran rocker, Richard Thompson, for music and conversation drawn from his new album, Sweet Warrior. Known for his stellar guitar work and dark lyrical wit, Thompson delves into melancholic ballads while also delivering lively melodies on his latest work. Demonstrating Thompson’s stylistic range, this self-produced album showcases an artist at the top of his game.
RICHARD THOMPSON: Calvary Cross