Karadzic trial a test for war crimes tribunal Human rights activists are hailing the arrest of Radovan Karadzic for genocide and crimes against humanity, but prosecutors could face many hurdles as they build their case against the former Bosnian Serb leader. Midmorning speaks with a legal expert about the difficulties of war crimes cases, and what the Karadzic trial will mean for human rights law.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Michael Scharf: Professor of law and director of the Frederick K. Cox International Law Center at Case Western Reserve University.
A quintessentially American story Political ambition and class identity drive the plot of a new novel by Ethan Canin. The Iowa Writer's Workshop instructor takes his inspiration from the Kennedy family, in particular Ted Kennedy.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Ethan Canin: Author of the new novel, "America, America." He's also the author of "The Palace Thief" and "Emperor of the Air."
Talking Volumes The new season of Talking Volumes welcomes Barbara Kingsolver on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
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