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Thief Lord

Host Margot Adler talks to Cornelia Funke, author of the new children's novel The Thief Lord. It's the story of two orphans who escape an unsavory aunt by running away to Venice, where they encounter the titular Thief Lord, and a magical carousel that makes the old young and the young old. (Scholastic Inc.; ISBN: 0439

Thief Lord

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Emerging Democratic Majority

Host Margot Adler speaks with John B. Judis and Ruy Teixeria about their new book The Emerging Democratic Majority. The two argue that demographic and societal changes could lead to increased power for the Democratic Party. (Scribner 2002; ISBN: 0743226917)

Emerging Democratic Majority

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Why Bali?

Former Ambassador to Indonesia Edward Masters joins Host Margot Adler to discuss the effect of yesterday's bombing in Bali. At least 183 people, many of them tourists, were killed when bombs exploded in a crowded night club. Ambassador Masters believes the target of the attack was chosen to garner global attention and embarrass the Indonesian government.

Why Bali?

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Predatory Lenders

Host Margot Adler talks to NPR's Jim Zarroli about the announcement this week of a multi-million dollar settlement involving sub-prime lender Household International. Sub-prime lenders make loans to people who can't get money from mainstream lenders. Household International was accused of cheating its customers with predatory lending tactics.

Predatory Lenders

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Next Christianity

An article in October's Atlantic Monthly claims that Christianity in other countries is going through dramatic transformations. Host Margot Adler speaks with Phillip Jenkins, the author of the article, about the changes in perception and practice. Jenkins is a professor of history and religious studies at Penn State University and the author of The Next Christendom.

Next Christianity

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NORCs

NPR's Margot Adler reports on the phenomenon known as NORCs: Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities. NORCs occur over time, as elderly people gradually make up the majority of residents in a neighborhood or building, rather than living in a specifically designated retirement home.

NORCs

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