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Blurred Lines Between Terror and Revolution

Book critic John Leonard reviews writer Conor Cruise O'Brien new collection of essays, called Passion and Cunning. Leonard says he's disappointed with O'Brien's inconsistent and sometimes naive views on political upheaval around the world.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, November 8, 1988: Interview with David Mech; Commentary on the rock band The Kaleidoscope; Interview with Sally Cruikshank; Review of Connor Cruise O'Brien's book "Passion…
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Living with Wolves

Researcher David Mech tracks and studies wolves. He was able to earn the trust of a pack in the Arctic, which granted Mech and his team unprecedented access to the animals. He witnessed the care of their pups and joined them on their hunt.

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Animator Sally Cruikshank

Cruikshank's newest work, Face Like a Frog, is now playing at film festivals. It features a soundtrack by composer Danny Elfman. She joins Fresh Air to talk about some of her earlier works, and what it takes to make a career in cartoons.

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