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Monday August 4, 2003

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Week of August 4, 2003

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10:00Osama bin Laden/Al Queda

The warning last week of a possible terrorist attack involving a hijacked plane serves as a grim reminder that the Al Qaeda network is still very much a threat to our nation's security. A panel joins Diane for an update on the war on terrorism and the search for Osama bin Laden.

Guests

Shaheen Sebhai, editor, "South Asian Tribune"

Jane Mayer, staff writer, "The New Yorker"

Larry Johnson, international security consultant, former deputy director of counter-terrorism at the State Department

11:00Leslie Epstein: "San Remo Drive" (Handsel Books)

Leslie Epstein, director of Boston University's creative writing program, talks about the bygone world of his childhood. He grew up in Los Angeles, where his father and uncle were the writing team behind some of Hollywood’s greatest films, including Casablanca. His new novel is based on his family.

Guests

Leslie Epstein, author, "San Remo Drive" (Handsel Books); and, director, Boston University's creative writing program

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