12:00: What's next for Syria? Syrian immigrants share their perspectives
1:00: Which modern artists would be considered voices of their generation?
Around the world, Syrians have watched in awe as the oppressive Assad regime has collapsed. Suddenly, there is hope for return, for a vibrant Syrian future. But there are also questions about the people who will lead Syria — now and in the years to come. We talk to members of the local Syrian community about the monumental changes in Damascus. Our guests:
- Berka Mou, case manager for Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services
- Fares Albaradan, Syrian immigrant who has been in Rochester for nine years
- Guasem Al Ahmad, Syrian immigrant who has been in Rochester for one year
- Ahmad Al Abdullah, Syrian immigrant who has been in Rochester for four months
Then in our second hour, the new film, "A Complete Unknown," takes viewers inside the early years of Bob Dylan's musical career. Dylan became known as one of the voices of his generation. Who, today, would earn that recognition? Has the fragmentation of media and the highly produced styles of modern music made it impossible for protest songs to break through? Our guests discuss it:
- Suzanne Hunt, friend of the late Peter Yarrow and co-owner of Hunt Country Vineyards
- Scott Pukos, communications director for The Little Theatre
- Zahiya Rolle, Rochester-based singer/songwriter
