Christopher Hitchens: 1949-2011
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Christopher Hitchens On Suffering, Beliefs And Dying
Christopher Hitchens an outspoken atheist, a gleeful provocateur and writer who has skewered everyone from Bill Clinton to Henry Kissinger to Mother Teresa was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus in June as he was on book tour for his memoir Hitch 22. (NPR, October 29, 2010)
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Christopher Hitchens - Hitch 22
Providing new insight into his life and beliefs, Hitch-22 sheds light on the formative experiences and personal relationships with famous writers and political figures that helped make him the intellectual he is today. Mr. Hitchens will be interviewed by Marty Moss-Coane, host of WHYY's Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane. (Free Library of Philadelphia, June 15, 2010)
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Christopher Hitchens on Why Women Aren't Funny
Christopher Hitchens, contributing editor of Vanity Fair, talks to Brian Lehrer on his article Why Women Aren't Funny and the gender humor gap. (WNYC, December 6, 2006)
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Christopher Hitchens and Al Sharpton: A Debate
Taking on possibly the greatest issue of our time the malignant force of religion in the world?Christopher Hitchens makes the ultimate case against religion through a close and learned reading of the major religious texts, citing numerous historical instances in which sexual repression and outrageous acts of violence have been committed in the name of God. (New York Public Library, May 7, 2007)
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Christopher Hitchens in conversation with Paul...
Christopher Hitchens, tackling nearly everything with unmatched enthusiasm, erudition and, at times venom, has up to now barely touched upon one subject: his own life. (New York Public Library, June 4, 2010)
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Tinker Tailor Soldier Fry...
Listen to Slate's show about Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, vocal fry, and the legacy of Christopher Hitchens.
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Letters: Christopher Hitchens; Homemade Marshmallows
Lynn Neary and Robert Siegel read emails from listeners.
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Christopher Hitchens' Legacy Of Defying Labels
Writers and thinkers are fixed with labels these days so that people can order up opinions like flavors in an ice cream shop. But you couldn't fix a label on Christopher Hitchens; that's why he was worth reading and hearing.
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Leaving Iraq: Better or Worse Off?
As the US pulls out, what's our legacy in Iraq? On Capitol Hill, the parties switch sides over a tax break. Iconoclast Christopher Hitchens, loses his fight with cancer.
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Bloomberg's Nanny State
featuring Christopher Hitchens
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Audio highlight of Michael's interview with Chris...
Michael's previous interview with Chris Hitchens on why he became an American citizen.
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Christopher Hitchens 'swam against every tide'
Atheist author and journalist Christopher Hitchens has died aged 62 after a battle with cancer. Labour MP Denis McShane and author Ian McEwan share their memories of him. (BBC Radio 4 Today)
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RTE's Pat Kenny interviews Christopher Hitchens in June...
A self-styled contrarian, he was best known for a series of books questioning public figures including Bill Clinton, Mother Theresa, and the former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. (RTE)
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Writer Christopher Hitchens Dies At 62
The influential writer and cultural critic Christopher Hitchens died on Thursday at the age of 62 from complications of cancer of the esophagus. Hitchens confronted his disease in part by writing, bringing the same unsparing insight to his mortality that he had directed at so many other subjects (NPR)
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Hitchens Brothers Agree To Disagree Over God
Journalist Christopher Hitchens is one of the world's most famous atheists. His brother, Peter, insists that a civilized world must believe in God. (NPR)
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Christopher Hitchens' Unusual And Radical Life
Essayist Christopher Hitchens has led a colorful life, from the tragic death of his mother, his days at Oxford and an infamous encounter with Margaret Thatcher. (NPR)
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A 'Collision' Of Beliefs: Atheist Vs. Theologian
Last fall, journalist, literary critic and proud atheist Christopher Hitchens went on a debating tour with Pastor Douglas Wilson. The topic: "Is Christianity good for the world?" (NPR)
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NYT: TimesTalks with Noah Feldman, Christopher Hitchens...
The New York Times's James Traub talks with Noah Feldman, Christopher Hitchens and Mark Lilla. (New York Times)
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Christopher Hitchens - Meelya Gordon Memorial Lecture
In God is Not Great, Hitchens argues that religion is a man-made wish, the cause of dangerous sexual repression, and a distortion of our origins in the cosmos. Meelya Gordon Memorial Lecture. (Free Library of Philadelphia)
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Christopher Hitchens, Literary Agent Provocateur
After the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Hitchens surprised many of his comrades on the left with his robust support for the Bush administration's war on terrorism. It is a journey that has cost Hitchens friends and allies, and left others wondering how it all happened. (NPR)
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Stephen Fry and Christopher Hitchens debating blasphemy
Christopher Hitchens at last year's festivalPhotograph: Guardian/David LeveneOne of the most talked-about events at last year's Guardian Hay Festival was the Blasphemy Debate, chaired by Joan Bakewell and inspired by the Incitement to Religious Hatred Bill, which had been announced... (Guardian)
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Christopher Hitchens: The Trial of Henry Kissinger (Part...
An overflow audience in a San Francisco bookstore was intrigued, shocked and well entertained by Hitchens eloquent indictment of Henry Kissinger. (TUC Radio)
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Christopher Hitchens: The Trial of Henry Kissinger (Part...
An overflow audience in a San Francisco bookstore was intrigued, shocked and well entertained by Hitchens eloquent indictment of Henry Kissinger. (TUC Radio)
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