Ben Franklin Goes To France; A Climate of Uncertainty
Ben Franklin Goes To France; A Climate of Uncertainty
Ben Franklin Goes To France
AirTalk for May 30, 2005
Stacy Schiff’s new biography of Benjamin Franklin begins were many previous volumes left off, as the seventy year old statesman set sail for France. His mission was simple; secure an absolute monarchy’s assistance in founding a republic. Larry talks with Schiff about her book which chronicles this little known chapter in American History, Franklin’s eight years in France.
A Climate of Uncertainty
AirTalk for May 30, 2005
A special broadcast from American RadioWorks, "Climate of Uncertainty." The documentary, hosted by NPR’s Ira Flatow, looks at how precipitation increases could abruptly cripple a massive ocean current called "The Great Conveyor" and trigger global warming.