Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Scottish Independence, Lithium, and Behind the Scenes at Camp David
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Lawrence Wright joins us to talk about his latest book, Thirteen Days in September, a behind-the-scenes account the negotiations leading to the historic 1978 Camp David Middle East peace agreement.
By Madeleine Brand • • 40m ListenWe check in on the Scottish independence vote happening today. Results come in tomorrow. Then, we move on to the countries most closely watching the referendum; could it spur separatist movements in Spain, Canada, Turkey… or even Texas? Next up, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Lawrence Wright joins us to talk about his latest book, Thirteen Days in September, a behind-the-scenes account of the negotiations leading to the historic 1978 Camp David Middle East peace agreement. Finally, lithium -- a naturally occurring element also used to treat mental illness -- is in our drinking water supply. Could it be a good thing?
Banner Image: Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin acknowledge applause during a Joint Session of Congress in which President Jimmy Carter announced the results of the Camp David Accords; Credit: Warren K. Leffler
