May, 2008 - WXXI

may2008Kings Last MarchAM HIGHLIGHTS35Although it was one of the most challenging and controversialchapters of his career, the fi nal year of Dr. King’s life has not been thefocus of signifi cant public attention. This dramatic and illuminatingdocumentary marks the 40th anniversary of Dr. King’s death onApril 4, 1968. The program uses a rich mix of archival tape, oralhistories and contemporary interviews to paint a vivid picture of whatmay have been the most diffi cult year of Dr. King’s life.GANGSTER CONFIDENTIAL SATURDAY, MAY 17For 20 years, Réne Enríquez fought his way to the top of one of America’smost ruthless gangs. He killed and ordered the deaths of gang rivals onSouthern California streets and behind bars. Then he had a change ofheart. Gangster Confi dential follows Enríquez’s quest for redemption andfreedom inside America’s most brutal prison system. This documentarydraws on unprecedented access to California jails and prisons and morethan 30 hours of audio diaries recorded by Enríquez.BUSINESS OF THE BOMB SATURDAY, MAY 24The world is on the brink of a new atomic era, one that carries unprecedenteddanger. Experts cite two ominous trends: As more countriesturn to nuclear energy, enriched uranium that could be used for bombsis more available. And new networks of smugglers are emerging;seeking to take nuclear weapons technology across internationalborders. For this documentary, American Radio Works teams up withthe Center for Investigative Reporting to probe how the global expansionof nuclear know-how is challenging efforts to contain the spreadof atomic weapons.AMERICAN RADIO WORKS airs Saturdays at 3 p.m. beginningMay 10 on AM 1370/HD91.5-2AMERICAN RADIO WORKSKING’S LAST MARCH SATURDAY, MAY 10AMERICA ABROAD:VIVA LA EVOLUCIÓN:CUBA AFTER FIDELCo-anchored by Ray Suarez andDeborah Amos, America Abroadexamines key issues in internationalaffairs and U.S. foreign policy. Itfeatures archival material andoriginal analysis, and providesthe historical context essentialto understanding pressinginternational issues.On this edition, AmericaAbroad looks at how Cubahas changed since FidelCastro, the world’s longestserving political leaderstepped down and handedthe reins to his brother Raúl.AMERICA ABROAD: VIVA LAEVOLUCIÓN: CUBA AFTER FIDELairs Saturday, May 3 at 3 p.m.on AM1370/HD91.5-2Gangster ConfidentialAMhighlightsINTELLIGENCESQUARED U.S.NPR’s Michele Norris moderates thisINTELLIGENCE SQUARED U.S. discussion.Arguing for the motion are Lloyd R. Cohen,Amy L. Friedman and Sally Satel. Arguingagainst the motion are James F. Childress,Francis L. Delmonico and David Rothman.Intelligence Squared U.S. “We Should Legalizethe Market for Human Organs” airs Saturday,May 31 at 3 p.m. on AM1370/HD91.5-2PHOTO: 2007 NPR BY STEPHEN VOSSMichele Norris