Book Review
A history of the papacy, life with Stieg Larsson, and more
This week, The Times's executive editor Bill Keller reviews “Absolute Monarchs: A History of the Papacy,” by John Julius Norwich; Eva Gabrielsson talks about her life with Stieg Larsson, author of the Millenium Trilogy; Julie Bosman has notes from the field; and Jennifer Schuessler has best-seller news. Sam Tanenhaus is the host.
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Philosopher's Zone
Climate change, geoengineering and the perfect moral storm
A perfect storm is an unusual convergence of independently harmful factors whose convergence is likely to result in substantial, possibly catastrophic, negative outcomes. Are we now sailing into a perfect moral storm created by the challenge of climate change? And why might it be morally questionable to try to do something about it by means of what´s known as geoengineering?
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The Economist
The birth of South Sudan
South Sudan faces the trials of nation building. An expert on Sudan explains the expectations and challenges ahead
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ITV Tour de France Podcast
ITV TDF Stage 7 2011
A day of agony and ecstasy for the Brits on Stage 7, lucky for Cav, not so for Brad. Matt and Chris reflect.
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