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A Fresh Take on Schubert's Songs

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews "2 x Winterreise," a reinterpretation of a series of 24 poems by Wihelm Mueller set to the music of Schubert.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 16, 1991: Interview with Gary Fendler, Simon Heller, and Louise Tyrer; Interview with Michael Lerner; Review of an album of Schubert's music called "2 x Winterreise."
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The Medical and Legal Implications of the RU-486 Abortion Drug

Terry will talk to three people about the recent events revolving around RU-486, the abortion-inducing drug. The drug is in use in France and Britian but is illegal in the U.S. Two weeks ago, a pregnant woman, Leona Benten, tried to bring the drug into the country, but it was seized by authorities. The case is about to go before the Supreme Court. Today's guests include FDA spokesperson Gary Fendler, Simon Heller of the Center for Reproductive Law and Policy, and Leona Benten's physician, Dr. Louise Tyrer.

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Film Actor Michael Lerner

Lerner was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Barton Fink." He's been featured in the films, "Eight Men out," "Harlem Nights," and "The Postman Always Rings Twice." He's now acting in the new HBO movie, "The Comrades of Summer."

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