[Peace] Special Iraq Call-In Program 2/15

[Kranich, Kimberlie]

WILL-AM 580 will broadcast the following  from Noon-2pm Central Time on
Saturday, Feb. 15.

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> On Saturday, February 15th, NPR and the BBC World Service will present
> their first-ever jointly produced special program, broadcast live around
> the world.
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> "Iraq: The World Speaks," a 2-hour call in show, will air from 
> 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. on WILL-AM 580.
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> NPR's Neal Conan and Robin Lustig, host of the World Service's "Talking
> Point," will host this two-hour special.  Correspondents from both NPR and
> the BBC will also be featured.
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> "Iraq: The World Speaks" is an unprecedented opportunity for listeners all
> over the world to voice their questions, thoughts and opinions on the most
> important international crisis since the Gulf War--the threat to oust
> Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein using the American military backed by a
> small coalition of partners.  
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> Although President Bush and his administration have been growing ever more
> impatient for military action, serious doubts about the wisdom and timing
> of such a venture have been mounting at home and abroad.  
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> "Iraq: The World Speaks" will give an opportunity for voices on all sides
> of the issues to be heard, in a truly global town hall format.
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> In addition to airing on NPR member stations, the special will also air
> around the world via short wave and satellite rebroadcasts on the BBC
> World Service and NPR Worldwide.
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