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A Last-Minute Proposal for Negotiations with Saddam Hussein

Roger Fisher, director of the Harvard Negotiation Project and Professor of Law at Harvard, joins Fresh Air by phone to talk about alternatives to military intervention in the current conflict between Iraq and Kuwait.

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Other segments from the episode on November 28, 1990

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, November 28, 1990: Interview with Betty Carter; Review of the "Broadway Gold" CD series; Interview with Roger Fisher; Commentary on factoids.
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Jazz Singer Betty Carter

Critics say Carter has no equal. Her career has spanned four decades, and she's earned three Grammy nominations. Carter's new album is called "Droppin' Things.

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Unearthing Decca's Classic "Broadway Gold"

Classical Music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews new CD reissues of original cast recordings of classic Broadway musicals, including Oklahoma, Carousel, and Annie Get Your Gun.

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A Path to Peace Through Negotiation, Catching up With China

Two interviews in this segment: First, Terry talks with Roger Fisher, the head of the Harvard Negotiation Project. He explains why it's still not too late to negotiate with Saddam Hussain. Then Terry speaks with journalist and long-time China watcher, Orville Schell; they'll discuss the current trials of some of the leaders of the student-led, pro-democracy movement.

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