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Thursday September 22, 2005

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12:06Race & Psychology Pioneer

He coined the term "Black Rage" to describe the 1960s phenomenon that erupted into race riots. Now, more than 30 years later, Price Cobbs is a well-known psychiatrist and consultant, focusing on the relationship between self-esteem, race, and success. He joins Kojo to talk about his life, and about American values in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Guests

Price Cobbs, psychiatrist and author of "My American Life: From Rage to Entitlement" (Atria Books)

13:06An "Undiplomatic" Diplomat

Craig Murray may have spent his career in the diplomatic service, but he doesn't mince words. As British ambassador to Uzbekistan, he publicly criticized the nation's human rights record and said Britain should not have "cocktail-party relationships with a fascist regime." A year after leaving his post, he joins us to discuss diplomacy and human rights.

Guests

Craig Murray, Former British Ambassador to Uzbekistan

13:40National Book Festival

What do reporter Andrea Mitchell, historian David McCullough and children's writer R.L. Stine have in common? They'll all be at this weekend's fifth annual National Book Festival. We take a look at what's new and who's who at this year's literary fest.

Guests

Dr. James Billington, Librarian of Congress

R.L. Stine, Novelist and author of more than fifty books for children, including the "Goosebumps" and "Rotton School" series

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