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Radiolab Show 02 Fall 2011: (So-Called) Life

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

What are the consequences when humans start playing with life? Read the full description.

Rl_wnyc_org_small In this hour, Radiolab asks what is natural in a world where biology and engineering intersect. Biotechnology is making it easier and easier to create new forms of life, but what are the consequences when humans play with life? We travel back to the first billion years of life on Earth, take a look at how modern engineers tinker with living things, and meet a woman who could have been two people.

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Piece Description

In this hour, Radiolab asks what is natural in a world where biology and engineering intersect. Biotechnology is making it easier and easier to create new forms of life, but what are the consequences when humans play with life? We travel back to the first billion years of life on Earth, take a look at how modern engineers tinker with living things, and meet a woman who could have been two people.

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 02 Fall 2011 - (So-Called) Life
(Originally Radiolab Show 404)

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

Segment A: 00:00 – 25:05
Incue: (laughter) You're listening to Radiolab…
Outcue: National Public Radio. (phone click) End of message.

Break One: 25:05 - 26:05

Segment B: 26:05 – 40:56
Incue: Hello, I'm Jad Abumrad. And I'm Robert Krulwich.
Outcue: National Public Radio. (phone click) End of message.

Break Two: 40:56 - 41:56

Segment C: 41:56 - 58:59
Incue: Hello, I'm Jad. And I am Robert…
Outcue: (music) (phone click) End of mailbox.

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