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Hassina Sherjan, a frequent guest from Afghanistan, tells Dick that Kabul has gotten safer, and that she often goes out at night for poetry recitals.

Scott Carrier reports as the Portland Occupy encampment is disbanded by police, and he tells of disturbing actions by protestors and police.

Tomorrow, the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize will be announced. Thirteen years ago, American Jody Williams received an early morning phone call telling her she had just received the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1997 it was awarded to her and the organization she worked for - the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. Also. a parking lot attendant tells about the night he'll never forget.

One of the military officers on stage supporting Barack Obama at the Democratic Convention was Gen. Frank Petersen, a decorated veteran and the first African American general in the U.S. Marine Corps. Frank grew up in segregation and broke the race barrier at each major step in his career - from first black Marine aviator to first black general. He talks with Dick Gordon about the racism he faced along the way, and what it was like to spend so many years as the first. Now that Obama has been elected president, Frank ventures a few suggestions for the president-elect. Also in this episode: the rabbi maestro.