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HIV/AIDS expert Helen Epstein on "The Invisible Cure" Thought-provoking conversation with HIV/AIDS expert Helen Epstein, author of the highly acclaimed book "The Invisible Cure: Why We Are Losing the Fight Against AIDS in Africa". Epstein discusses her diverse experience looking for an HIV/AIDS vaccine in Africa, and gives a unique and refreshing analysis of what is working and what is not as far as solutions for this devastating disease. Tags: Alcove Mark Molaro Janet Lawler Helen Epstein HIV AIDS South Africa Uganda cure UN health vaccine disease UNAIDS |
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Arianna Huffington interview on The Alcove with Mark Molaro Extraordinary interview with Arianna Huffington, Editor In Chief of The Huffington Post and author of the new book "Right is Wrong". In this intimate conversation, Huffington discusses the general election between Barack Obama and John McCain, the state of our politics and media, the origins and philosophy behind The Huffington Post, and what we all need to do to get more involved in the public affairs of the US and the world at large. Tags: Alcove Mark Molaro Janet Lawler Arianna Huffington Post Right is Wrong blog web media Obama McCain politics election NYT |
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Byron Hurt interview on "Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes" Refreshing and enlightening conversation with filmmaker and activist Byron Hurt on his renowned documentary on male identity in hip hop "Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes". The film deconstructs hip hop as it relates to African American culture and consciousness, and it illustrates the elements of violence, misogyny and homophobia that are often endemic in this cultural form. This conversation also engages on aspects of modern race relations, culture and the rise of inspiring new models of African American manhood, including Barack Obama. Tags: Alcove Mark Molaro Janet Lawler Byron Hurt Hip Hop rap African American black culture Obama Imus Jena race music |
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Porochista Khakpour interview Sons & other Flammable Objects Intriguing interview with celebrated writer and columnist Porochista Khakpour on her acclaimed debut novel "Sons and other Flammable Objects". Born in Iran and raised from a young age in America, Khakpour reflects on her novel's unique Iranian American migration story and also discusses her fascination with language, both English and her native tongue Farsi. Tags: Porochista Khakpour Sons Flammable Objects novel writing Alcove Mark Molaro Janet Lawler Iran Farsi books new york |
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Greil Marcus on his book "The Shape of Things to Come" Fascinating conversation with renowned music journalist, cultural critic and author Greil Marcus on his new book "The Shape of Things to Come: Prophecy and the American Voice". He has authored many previous books including "Mystery Train: Images of America in Rock 'n' Roll Music" and "Lipstick Traces: A Secret History of the Twentieth Century". In this conversation, Greil discusses "The Shape of Things to Come" and its "kaleidoscopic investigation of American identity" -- he ruminates as only he can about what America actually is -- an idea -- and how this has impacted the country and its idea of itself since its founding to today. An extraordinary discussion with a master writer and storyteller on how he sees America and how America sees itself. Tags: Greil Marcus Alcove Mark Molaro Janet Lawler Shape Things Come Mystery Train cultural studies American History Winthrop |
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Jonathan Schell nuclear expert on "The Seventh Decade" Important interview with Jonathan Schell author of "The Seventh Decade: The New Shape of Nuclear Danger". Schell is a distinguished author and professor -- his many previous books include "The Fate of the Earth" and "The Unconquerable World". In his new book "The Seventh Decade" Schell discusses the current global threat of nuclear weapons and argues that in this seventh decade of the world having nuclear technology there has never been a more dangerous and unstable period. He says we must act now with a desperate sense of international urgency to begin to solve this critical issue for the world. Tags: Jonathan Schell Alcove Mark Molaro Janet Lawler Seventh Decade nuclear weapons proliferation Fate Earth Unconquerable |
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Buddhist "One City" author Ethan Nichtern interview Inspiring interview with Ethan Nichtern, Founder and Director of the Interdependence Project (The ID Project) in New York City and author of the new book "One City: A Declaration of Interdependence". This is a fascinating and personal discussion of Nichtern's idea of interdependence, as well as an enlightening conversation about Eastern ideas in general, such as Buddhism and meditation. Nichtern talks about how there is a strong current desire worldwide for a new social consciousness that properly balances inner peace with informed civic and social engagement and responsibility. Tags: Ethan Nichtern Alcove Mark Molaro Janet Lawler One City Interdependence Project ID buddhism meditation spirituality yog |
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Naomi Klein "The Shock Doctrine" & "No Logo" interview In-depth interview with internationally renowned author, journalist and syndicated columnist Naomi Klein on her new book "The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism". Klein is best known for her book from the year 2000, the international bestseller "No Logo: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies". It was called "A Movement Bible" by the New York Times referring to its incredible impact on the anti-globalization movement. In this extraordinary interview, Klein discusses the key ideas behind her concept of The Shock Doctrine and its importance as an alternate economic, social and political history of the last thirty years. She describes how the free market ideas of economist Milton Friedman and the Chicago School fostered the impact of shock from the 1970s Pinochet regime in Chile to the Bush administration today. Tags: Naomi Klein Alcove Mark Molaro Janet Lawler Shock Doctrine No Logo antiglobalization Milton Friedman politics economics |
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"When Languages Die" author/linguist K. David Harrison Informative conversation with K. David Harrison, assistant professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College near Philadelphia and the author of the new book "When Languages Die: The Extinction of the World's Languages and the Erosion of Human Knowledge". He is the Director of Research at the Living Tongues Institute and was recently featured in the documentary called "The Linguists" which followed hands-on linguistic field work in countries around the world. In this fascinating interview, Harrison discusses the critical importance of the world's many threatened languages and the vital knowledge that each language uniquely packages and holds for all of us. Harrison also discusses the need for more trained linguistic personnel to go out into some of the remotest parts of the world to document these nearly extinct languages before they are lost to humanity forever. Tags: K. David Harrison Alcove Mark Molaro Janet Lawler When Languages Die linguists linguistics living tongues academia |
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Spirituality/Gnostic author Timothy Freke in-depth interview Enlightening interview with UK spiritual and Gnostic author Timothy Freke. Timothy Freke has co-authored a number of books with Peter Gandy on Gnostic spirituality, including "The Jesus Mysteries" and their latest book "The Gospel of the Second Coming". In addition he has penned shorter works aimed directly at personal enlightenment such as his book "Lucid Living". This is an-in depth and fascinating discussion about Gnostic and Eastern spirituality in general, touching on all the inspiring as well as sometimes very controversial aspects of this subject matter. Required viewing for those curious about spiritual matters and the importance of it in our lives today, regardless of your own personal background or beliefs. Tags: Timothy Freke Gospel Jesus Christianity Gnosticism Alcove Molaro Janet Lawler spirituality religion buddhism wisdom zen |
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Media professor/expert Paul Levinson on new media influence Philosophical interview about the state and future of the media with Fordham University's Chair of Communication and Media Studies, Paul Levinson. Levinson is the author of numerous fictional and nonfiction books including "Digital McLuhan" and "The Soft Edge" and has appeared in countless media venues from PBS to Fox to offer his insight on media issues. Levinson discusses the current exponential rise of new media and what this means for us all in terms of expression, information and challenge. He also discusses his thoughts on the iconic Marshall McLuhan and what he would think of the extraordinary digital age we live and now create in. Tags: Paul Levinson Alcove Mark Molaro Janet Lawler Fordham new media web 2.0 television communication McLuhan |
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Peter, Paul and Mary's Peter Yarrow candid feature interview Iconic musician Peter Yarrow of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary sits down for a candid interview on The Alcove with Mark Molaro. Peter recently was host and executive producer of a PBS/United Federation of Teachers tribute concert entitled "Tribute to Teachers of America". The program includes special appearances by many entertainers, including Bill Cosby. In this interview, Yarrow discusses the special role of education in America as well as the ongoing challenges of poverty and racism in the country. He discusses his decades of social activism, committed to the folk movement's ideal of creating "whole human beings" in society. Tags: Peter Paul Mary Yarrow Alcove Mark Molaro Janet Lawler folk music activism 60s education teachers |
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Teach for America Founder & CEO Wendy Kopp interview Inspiring interview with Wendy Kopp, CEO and Founder of Teach for America. This unique organization recruits recent college graduates in a wide variety of fields for two years to have them teach in some of America's neediest schools and areas. The results have been powerful: incredible improvements in the education, inspiration and academic performance of the students in these schools while at the same time providing an incomparable opportunity for training and shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Tags: Wendy Kopp Teach for America Alcove Mark Molaro Janet Lawler Education Volunteer No Child mentorship non profit |
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Climate Scientist Dr. Michael Oppenheimer on climate change In-depth interview with Dr. Michael Oppenheimer, climate change scientist at Princeton University and one of the co-authors of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change who along with Al Gore were recently co-recipients of the Nobel Prize for their work in climate change science and awareness. Dr. Oppenheimer discusses the many dimensions of the complex issue of climate change science, as well as giving practical advice to citizens around the world on how they can take practical and economical steps to reducing their carbon footprint and to force politicians to take more serious action on this vital issue of our time. Tags: Michael Oppenheimer Alcove Mark Molaro Janet Lawler climate change global warming environment green Al Gore earth |
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PBS "History Detectives" Host/Historian Gwendolyn Wright Fascinating interview with Gwendolyn Wright, architectural historian at Columbia University and one of the hosts of the highly popular PBS program "History Detectives". Gwendolyn discusses the making and philosophy of this highly educational and influential program. She also talks about her new book on the history of American architecture "USA: Modern Architectures in History" which chronicles the unique history and dynamic personal stories behind American architecture. Tags: PBS History Detectives Alcove Mark Molaro Janet Lawler Gwen Wright architecture USA education interview art |
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PBS NOW's Maria Hinojosa interview on The Alcove Inspiring interview with Maria Hinojosa, senior correspondent for NOW on PBS. She recently completed a one-hour NOW special "Child Brides, Stolen Lives". The program investigates the little-known and incredibly tragic phenomenon of child brides in India, Niger, and Guatemala. In this revealing conversation, Maria Hinojosa discusses the very personal and powerful process of making this special, as well as her thoughts on the state of latino media and politics in the United States today. Tags: Maria Hinojosa PBS NOW Alcove Mark Molaro Janet Lawler latino hispanic interview documentary |
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Naomi Wolf Celebrated Author of "The End of America" Fascinating interview with renowned author Naomi Wolf, perhaps best known for her early 1990s feminist classic "The Beauty Myth", considered by many to be one of the most important works of the 20th century. Wolf discusses her new book "The End of America", already on the New York Times bestseller list. The book identifies ten classic steps common to all dictatorships -- including those of Mussolini, Hitler and Stalin. Alarmingly, Wolf makes the case that each of these ten steps is occurring in post 9/11 America today. The book is a call to action for young and concerned Americans and this interview intimately frames this important discussion. Tags: Naomi Wolf End of America Beauty Myth Feminism terrorism politics Alcove with Mark Molaro New York Times Ron Paul |
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Wallstrip's Lindsay Campbell on The Alcove with Mark Molaro Entertaining interview clip with Lindsay Campbell, host of the popular online program "Wallstrip". This unique program, whose motto is "where stock culture meets pop culture" was recently picked up by CBS and is on the verge of even greater popularity after only just over a year in existence. Campbell discusses the creation of the show and its unique approach to providing informative and entertaining stock and pop content to its audience. For the full interview, go to http://markmolaro.blip.tv or www.markmolaro.com Tags: Wallstrip Lindsay Campbell stock pop culture Howard Lindzon business The Alcove with Mark Molaro |
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PBS NATURE filmmaker Doug Shultz "Silence of the Bees" clip Interview clip with Doug Shultz, the filmmaker behind the documentary "Silence of the Bees". The film is the season premiere of the celebrated PBS program NATURE, and it is the first film to internationally chronicle the devastating disappearance of bees worldwide, in a syndrome known as colony collapse disorder. The film also uniquely demonstrates how vital bees are to our agricultural production, and how their disappearance is a real threat to food production in the US and around the world. For the full interview go to http://markmolaro.blip.tv or www.markmolaro.com Tags: PBS Nature Silence of Bees Doug Shultz WNET The Alcove with Mark Molaro documentary environment |
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Stock Operator Timothy Sykes on "An American Hedge Fund" Revealing interview clip with Timothy Sykes -- successful stock operator and author of the new book "An American Hedge Fund". Sykes discusses his wish to educate and inspire the general public on financial matters, including a better understanding of investing, specifically regarding hedge funds. Sykes' book is an engaging memoir that reveals his own personal ups and downs in his efforts to be successful on his own terms in the financial world, as well as his track record of becoming a millionaire while still a young stock operator. Watch the full interview at http://markmolaro.blip.tv or www.markmolaro.com Tags: Timothy Sykes Hedge Fund business stock wall street The Alcove with Mark Molaro interview |