Saudi Stories: Traditionalists vs. Modernisers
July 31, 2005 Sunday 3PM CT
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The "secret kingdom" of Saudi Arabia is taking tentative steps towards greater openness. This hour on Here on Earth, Jean Feraca talks with a BBC reporter who travelled there to talk to people who are caught up in the ongoing struggle between traditionalists and modernisers.
Guest
- Bill Law, reporter of BBC's 5-part series, Saudi Stories
- Maha Akeel, writer at Arab News, the first and most influential English newspaper in Saudi Arabia
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Soundbites and Music Used in the Program
- Justin Adams - "Desert Road" - From the album Sahara Lounge - Putumayo World Music
- Sharif - "Shiraz" - From the album Sahara Lounge - Putumayo World Music
- Soap Kills - "Dub4me" - From the album Sahara Lounge - Putumayo World Music
- Dahmane El Harrachi - "Ya Rayah (Remix)" - From the album Sahara Lounge - Putumayo World Music
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