AirTalk for September 24, 2009

The National Parks: America's Best Idea

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Photo by: QT Luong, terragalleria.com

Yosemite Valley in winter, Yosemite National Park

Filmmaker Ken Burns is well known for his TV documentaries like “The Civil War,” “Baseball” and “Jazz.” This Sunday, PBS will air his latest project, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.” Burns talks with Larry about the visually stunning 6-part series and the “American” concept of protecting our greatest natural treasures.

Guest:


Ken Burns, Producer, "The National Parks: America’s Best Idea", a new 6-part PBS series

David Barna, Chief of Public Affairs, National Parks Service


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