Sep 26th, 2008 · Miracle At St. Anna, based on James McBride's novel, follows four soldiers of the all-black 92nd Infantry Division after they're cut off by Axis forces in the Tuscan countryside during World War II.
Aug 17th, 2008 · When you hear Iran, Iraq and North Korea you probably think Axis of Evil, but to Chris Fair, this trio just screams dinner party. Fair, author of the book, Cuisines of the Axis of Evil, talks with Robert Smith about digestive diplomacy.
Jul 24th, 2008 · The Bush administration is now talking to governments it once shunned. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with the North Korean foreign minister this week. Undersecretary William Burns participated in talks with Iran's nuclear negotiator last weekend. The new, softer approach has angered critics on the right, but it doesn't extend to all "problem countries."
Jun 26th, 2008 · The Bush administration is taking steps toward rebuilding relations with a country it once said was part of an "axis of evil." President Bush announced Thursday that the United States is lifting some trade sanctions against North Korea and removing it from a list of countries that the U.S. considers state sponsors of terrorism.
Apr 2nd, 2007 · Maz Jobrani, Ahmed Ahmed and Aron Kader make up the Axis of Evil Comedy group. (They're of Iranian, Egyptian and Palestinian descent, respectively). Their special premiered on Comedy Central last month. It's out on DVD this week.
Jan 14th, 2007 · Flynt Leverett, Director of the Geopolitics of Energy Initiative at the New America Foundation, speaks with John Ydstie about what he calls the "axis of oil." Leverett says the United States needs a more adequate response to countries that use their oil wealth to challenge U.S. interests.
Oct 12th, 2006 · Literature from the "Axis of Evil,", gathers short stories and poems from countries that once received that label from President Bush -- Iraq, North Korea and Iran. A CD picks up a similar theme, using lullabies from nations considered U.S. enemies.
Jul 28th, 2006 · Three stand-up comedians with roots in the Middle East are performing across America on the "Axis of Evil Comedy Tour." Ahmed Ahmed, Maz Jobrani and Aron Kader talk to Robert Siegel about the challenges of humor during times of war -- and their favorite air marshal joke.