Wednesday May 9, 2001
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Guest host: Steve Roberts
The Administration's declaration of an energy crisis has some experts suggesting another look at nuclear power as an alternative to fossil fuels. A panel talks about the nuclear power industry: its history, its growth potential, and the objections to its further development and use.
Paul Gunter, Nuclear Information and Resource Service
Scott Peterson,
Guest host: Steve Roberts
Orlando Hernandez, better known to his fans as "El Duque," became one of the top players for the New York Yankees in 1998. Before that, he was a baseball star in his native Cuba. In his new book investigative sportswriter Steve Fainaru tells the story behind "El Duque"'s defection.
Diane's interview with NPR's Daniel Schorr has been rescheduled for next Tuesday, May 15.
Steve Fainaru, author