Kings’ Last March Kings’
Thu Aug 21 at 9 pm
Although it was one of the most challenging and controversial chapters of his career, the final year of Dr. King's life has not been the focus of significant public attention. This dramatic and illuminating documentary marks the 40th anniversary of Dr. King’s death on April 4, 1968.

ThisThis American Life
Got You Pegged
Fri Aug 22 at 8 pm
Shalom Auslander goes on vacation with his family, and suspects the beloved, chatty old man in the room next door is an imposter—and sets out to prove it. Listen to this and other stories about the pitfalls of making snap judgments about others with host Ira Glass. 

NPR World of OperaNPR
Lucie de Lammermoor
Sat Aug 23 at 1 pm
This is the rarely-performed French version of the Donizetti opera, a tragic tale of love and madness.

BusinessBusiness of the Bomb
Thu Aug 28 at 9 pm
The world is on the brink of a new atomic era, one that carries unprecedented danger. Experts cite two ominous trends: As more countries turn to nuclear energy, enriched uranium that could be used for bombs is more available. And new networks of smugglers are emerging, seeking to take nuclear weapons technology across international borders. This documentary probes how the global expansion of nuclear know how is challenging efforts to contain the spread of atomic weapons.

NPR World of OperaNPR
Death in Venice
Sat Aug 30 at 1 pm
The Glimmerglass Opera presents Britten's last opera, a two-act opera based on the novella of the same title by Thomas Mann.

August 2008 Pubcaster
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