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Robert Reich on America's Dependence on the Global Economy

The second of a two-part interview with the writer and political economist. Today, Reich discusses how the U.S. can improve its economic health in light of a shifting global landscape.

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Other segments from the episode on March 27, 1991

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, March 27, 1991: Interview with Daniel Pipes and Andrew Whitley; Interview with Robert Reich; Review of television interviews with Norman Schwarzkopf and Paul Simon, and…
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A Post-War Analysis Iraqi-Kuwaiti Hositilites

Two interviews during this half hour:

Daniel Pipes, the Director of the Foreign Policy Research Institute discusses his recent trip to post-war Kuwait, and the future of that country. Then, Terry talks with Andrew Whitley, executive director of Middle East Watch. He'll discuss human rights violations in Kuwait; both abuses the Iraqis commited against the Kuwaitis, and the abuses the Kuwaitis are committing against the Palestinians.

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Real and Dramatic Takes on the Television Interviews

Television critic David Bianculli previews three shows worth catching this week...David Frost's interview with General Norman Schwarzkopf, Bob Costas' interview with musician Paul Simon, and the political comedy "House of Cards," premiering this week on Masterpiece Theater.

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The Changing Economy and Consolidation of Weath

The first half of a two part interview with political economist Robert Reich. Reich's new book, "The Work of Nations," examines how new global realities have changed economic conditions for Americans. While many blue collar jobs go overseas, wealth in the U.S. has become concentrated in the top fifth of population.

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There's 'Hope' for this divisive alien invasion film that mixes art and schlock

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