Filmmaker Ismail Merchant has died. I had no idea that “Merchant Ivory” referred to two mens’ names. I always thought it was some kind of reference to 19th Century imperial Britian. Weird.
Now Playing: Episode 350
Al Gore’s plan for energy independence, Obama’s trip overseas, and finally, the bailout of Fannie and Freddie.
Links Mentioned: Al Gore’s plan … articles on carbon-neutral communities in The New Yorker and the NYT.




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