September 7, 1990

Albie Sachs Survives His Assassination Attempt

The white anti-apartheid activist and African National Congress member survived a car bomb explosion, though the blast left him severely injured. Sachs later left South Africa for Mozambique, then England. His new memoir about the experience is called Running to Maputo.

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Albie Sachs

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Terry Gross

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September 7, 1990

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A Voter's Guide for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock historian Ed Ward is one of the privileged few who can vote for this year's inductees. He thinks the artists who really shaped rock and roll are underrepresented. Miles runs through the ballot, weighing each musician's merits, before choosing his top five.

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September 7, 1990

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Elevating Carl Stalling's "Looney Toons" Scores

Greg Ford and Hal Willner produced of a new album of live, orchestral performances of the composer's music, which helped defined the the classic Warner Bros. cartoons.

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September 7, 1990

03:30

"Pump Up the Volume" Is a Youth Anthem Antidote to the Teen Comedy

Film critic Stephen Schiff has no taste for the high school movies that proliferated in the 1980s. But he likes films that celebrate youthful energy and rebellion against authority, like Pump Up the Volume. The movie, about a teenage radio DJ, features an excellent performance by star Christian Slater.

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Stephen Schiff

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Albie Sachs Survives His Assassination Attempt

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Other segments from the episode on September 7, 1990

A Voter's Guide for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Elevating Carl Stalling's "Looney Toons" Scores

"Pump Up the Volume" Is a Youth Anthem Antidote to the Teen Comedy

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