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March 24, 2021

WHO's chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan discusses vaccine inequity. Novelist Tim O'Brien reflects on his life, career and family. Former priest James Carroll explains why he's calling for reform within the Catholic Church.

WHO's Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan on Vaccine Inequity

2m 31s

This week, the head of the World Health Organization said it was "shocking" how little had been done to combat vaccine inequality and added that the gap is "becoming more grotesque every day." The WHO's Chief Scientist, Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, joins Christiane from Geneva.

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    Former Priest Calls to Reform the Catholic Church

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    The battle to reform the Catholic Church has been plagued by a long-running sexual abuse crisis. Author, historian and journalist James Carroll argues that male dominance is the root cause of the church's issues. His new memoir, "The Truth at the Heart of the Lie," links his own crisis of faith as a priest to the history of the church itself. He joins Michel Martin to discuss his call for reform.

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    Novelist Tim O'Brien Reflects on His Life, Career and Family

    S2021 E3191 - 2m 32s

    Tim O'Brien has been hailed as one of the best American writers of his generation. His groundbreaking book "The Things They Carried" drew on his experiences during the Vietnam War and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. A new documentary, "The War and Peace of Tim O'Brien," focuses on his work and his life as a father. He joins Christiane from Texas.

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