Washington Wrap-Up
Early polls indicate many Americans feel it is more important to investigate potential threats than it is to protect one’s privacy
Julia Alvarez
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We speak to the author about her new novel, “Saving the World.”
Medicare D
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The deadline for seniors to sign up for Medicare’s prescription drug program is Monday. We speak to Dr. Mark McClellan of the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services.
Commencement Flap
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Hundreds of faculty members have signed a letter opposing BC’s decision to award an honorary law degree to Condoleezza Rice. We speak to Steve Almond, a professor who has quit in protest.
Documenting the “Smaller Majority” of Life on Earth
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Miniscule insects, reptiles, and amphibians are the focus of Harvard researcher Piotr Naskrecki’s new book, “The Smaller Majority.”
