Today on the Radio: October 27
Recommended: Here’s our listening plan today: Afghanistan and Iraq on Rehm; On Point’s hour on Thelonius Monk; The David Rohde interview is a must listen on Fresh Air.
Diane Rehm: Afghanistan and Iraq. Hour 2: Harriet Reisen, author of Louisa May Alcott.
On Point: Legalized Marijuana. Hour 2: A new biography of Thelonius Monk.
Fresh Air: New York Times reporter David Rohde talks about being kidnapped by the Taliban. He was ambushed and taken to the tribal areas of Pakistan. He and his interpreter escaped last June after seven months in captivity.
Talk of the Nation: Caring about climate change. Hour 2: Making kids smarter.
Tell Me More: TBA
To the Point: Investments from Brazil to Iran are changing the balance of economic power. What about industry and the environment?
The Story: As the economy continues to struggle, some people on the edge are finding new community and home — in tent cities. Dick Gordon speaks with a man who lived in such a place last winter.
