Queens College professor Salman Ahmad, a rock star in Pakistan, talks about his mission as a self-appointed ambassador for peace. Plus: Soap operas that teach immigrants about life in NYC, and the latest on the Gulf oil spill.

Rock and Roll Jihad

Brian Lehrer, of WNYC Radio's Brian Lehrer Show, also hosts an hour-long weekly television show on CUNY-TV. In addition to highlighting new academic research with the power to transform society and policy in a regular segment called, "Public Intellectual," Brian interviews experts on a wide variety of topics including: the digital age and how it’s transforming our world; new social and political trends and current events in New York City and beyond; entrepreneurs of change; grassroots environmental efforts; and innovative inventions and apps.

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Rock and Roll Jihad

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