Diane’s farewell message
After 52 years at WAMU, Diane Rehm says goodbye.
Guest Host: Susan Page
Religious historian Karen Armstrong discusses her latest book, "Islam: A Short History." In this concise volume, she examines both the history of one of the world’s oldest and most complex faiths, and the contemporary political forces that are making it the fastest-growing and one of the most controversial religions in the world.
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- Karen Armstrong Author and religious historian
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