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October 9, 2006

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Anti-nuclear activist Dr. Helen Caldicott discusses the aftermath of North Korea's nuclear test. Emmy-nominated actress Chandra Wilson reflects on her role in the hit TV show, Grey's Anatomy.


Dr. Helen Caldicott

Dr. Helen Caldicott

Dr. Helen Caldicott

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Dr. Helen Caldicott is passionate in her commitment to educate the public about the medical hazards of the nuclear age. Named by the Smithsonian Institute as one of the most influential women of the 20th Century, she's authored five books, including Nuclear Power Is Not the Answer. Caldicott is a native of Australia and was formerly a Harvard University professor of pediatrics. She's founded several associations, including Physicians for Social Responsibility and the Nuclear Policy Research Institute.


 

Chandra Wilson

Chandra Wilson

Chandra Wilson

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For her performance on the breakout hit Grey's Anatomy, Chandra Wilson has earned Emmy and NAACP Image Award nods. An accomplished singer, she's also had a notable career in the theater, landing on The New York Times' '94 list of Eight to Watch, Onstage and Behind the Scenes. The Houston native began performing at age 5. She has a BFA in Drama from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and has guest-starred on several TV shows, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and The Sopranos.