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Radiolab Show 01 Fall 2011: Where Am I?

Series: Radiolab
From: WNYC
Length: 00:58:59

3 flavors of out-of-body experiences. Read the full description.

Rl_wnyc_org_small OK, maybe you're in your desk chair. You're in your office. You're in New York, or Detroit, or Timbuktu. You're on planet Earth. But where are you, really? This hour, Radiolab examines the bond between brain and body, and looks at what happens when it breaks. Author and neurologist Oliver Sacks tries to find himself using magnets, we talk to a neuroscientist who uses an optical illusion to solve a century-old mystery that haunts some amputees, and pilots describe surviving out-of-body experiences while flying fighter jets.

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Piece Description

OK, maybe you're in your desk chair. You're in your office. You're in New York, or Detroit, or Timbuktu. You're on planet Earth. But where are you, really? This hour, Radiolab examines the bond between brain and body, and looks at what happens when it breaks. Author and neurologist Oliver Sacks tries to find himself using magnets, we talk to a neuroscientist who uses an optical illusion to solve a century-old mystery that haunts some amputees, and pilots describe surviving out-of-body experiences while flying fighter jets.

Broadcast History

NOT FOR AIR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 2, 2011.

Radiolab Fall 2011 is a "Best Of" season featuring outstanding episodes from previous seasons. The broadcast window for all programs in the Fall 2011 season of Radiolab opens September 2, 2011 and ends May 31, 2012.

Non NPR stations MUST contact Israel Smith at ismarketing@yahoo.com or NPR Station Relations prior to broadcast of any Radiolab programs to obtain rights.

Timing and Cues

Radiolab Show 01 Fall 2011 – Where Am I?
(Originally Radiolab Show 204)

TRT 58:59
*Breaks: Two 1:00 minute Station ID breaks. There is music under the breaks.*

Segment A: 00:00 – 26:45
Incue: Ha ha ha. You’re listening…to Radiolab…
Outcue: …from New York Public Radio W-N-Y-C and NPR.

First ID Break: 26:45 - 27:45

Segment B: 27:45 - 42:24
Incue: This is Radiolab. I’m Jad Abumrad...
Outcue: ...from New York Public Radio…Public Radio WNYC….W-N-Y-C…and NPR.

Second ID Break: 42:24 - 43:24

Segment C: 43:24 - 58:59
Incue: This is Radiolab. I’m Jad Abumrad. I'm Robert Krulwich
Outcue: This is NPR.

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