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Wednesday May 9, 2001

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10:00Nuclear Industry

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.

Guests

Paul Gunter, Nuclear Information and Resource Service

Scott Peterson,

11:00Steve Fainaru: "The Duke of Havana" (Villard)

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.

Guests

Steve Fainaru, author

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