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Journalist Michael Pollan on Gardens, Lawns, and Nature

Pollan is executive editor of "Harper's Magazine." He's written a new book, "Second Nature: A Gardener's Education," in which he examines the relationship between Americans and their lawns and gardens.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, April 29, 1991: Interview with Michael Pollan; Review of the television show "Larry King TNT Special"; Interview with France Nuyen; Review of REM's album "Out of Time."
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Larry King Encroaches on Barbara Walters' Territory

Television critic David Bianculli reviews "Larry King TNT Extra," a special interview show by TV talk show host that premieres tonight on TNT. Bianculli criticizes King's lack of preparation and softball questions.

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French-Chinese Actress France Nuyen

Nuyen played Susie Wong in the Broadway production of "The World of Susie Wong," was in the film version of "South Pacific." And she played the Vietnamese doctor on the television show, "St Elsewhere." She's now starring "China Cry," a new movie on the Christian Broadcasting network

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Food As A National Security Issue

In an open letter to the next president, author Michael Pollan writes about the waning health of America's food systems — and warns that "the era of cheap and abundant food appears to be drawing to a close."

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