Dave Davies, 1947-

October 4, 2024

21:50

Remembering legendary British actor Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith, the renowned British actress best known to American audiences for her roles in the "Harry Potter" films and the masterpiece series "Downton Abbey," died last Friday in London. She was 89. She spoke to Dave Davies about her career in 2016.

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Maggie Smith

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September 20, 2024

21:29

'Bad Monkey' novelist Carl Hiaasen says Key West has 'laws all its own'

Hiaasen has spent his life skewering and defending his native Florida. His novel, Bad Monkey, has been adapted into an Apple TV+ mystery series starring Vince Vaughn. Originally broadcast in 2013.

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Carl Hiaasen

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August 22, 2024

52:30

Foreign policy analyst weighs in on two critical conflict zones: Ukraine and Gaza

Georgetown professor Daniel Byman discusses Ukraine’s daring offensive into Russian territory. And he reflects on the future of Gaza, after Israel’s military operation ends.

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Daniel Byman

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Remembering legendary British actor Maggie Smith

'Bad Monkey' novelist Carl Hiaasen says Key West has 'laws all its own'

Foreign policy analyst weighs in on two critical conflict zones: Ukraine and Gaza

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