Wednesday, August 24 2011
Calling home to Tripoli
As rebels continue to move into Tripoli, it's an emotional time for Ismail Suayah and his family in Libya. For the first time since Ismail came to the U.S. thirty-two years ago, they can talk freely with him and describe what they are seeing and experiencing. Ismail talks with Dick Gordon about reconnecting with his family and with his native country.
Fourth Week of Ramadan
Poet Kazim Ali explores the in-between place of Ramadan, more than half way through the annual holy fast that Muslims observe.
Sakhalin Island
Dmitri Lisitsyn recently won a Goldman Environmental Prize for his fight against pollution caused by oil exploration and development; He lives on Russia's Sakhalin Island and walked an entire oil pipeline through wilderness to make sure it was not leaking. He talks with Dick Gordon about his efforts to protect the natural area he calls home.
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