Patt Morrison for Wed 10/21/09

PATT MORRISON SCHEDULE

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

1-3 p.m.

 

1 - 2pm

 

"Forces of Fortune" -- The Rise of the New Muslim Middle Class

Can capitalism be the key to political transformation in the Middle East? Vali Nasr, author of "The Shia Revival," thinks so and makes his case in his new book, "Forces of Fortune - The Rise of the New Muslim Middle Class and What It Will Mean for Our World."

 

Guests:

Vali Nasr, a professor of international relations at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy of Tufts University, an adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and a senior fellow of The Dubai Initiative at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. He is senior advisor to Richard Holbrooke, the Obama administrations's special envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan. 

CALL HIM: 

 

2 - 2:20

OPEN

 

2:20 - 3:00

Conquering Fear:  Living Boldly in an Uncertain World

Are you afraid of losing your job, afraid something bad will happen to someone you love, afraid of death?  In his new book, Rabbi Harold Kushner talks about how we can master our fears and really enjoy life. 

 

Guest:

Harold Kushner, author of "When Bad Things Happen to Good People."  His new book is "Conquering Fear: Living Boldly in an Uncertain World." 

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