This week, NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS takes an in-depth look at what lawmakers face when they convene at the Roundhouse in January, as The Line opinion panel discusses Governor Martinez’s election year political strategy and what it means for the next legislative session.<\/p>\n
As New Mexico\u2019s centennial year winds down, NMiF producer Matt Grubs interviews David Holtby, author of \u201cTHE 47th STAR,\u201d about the stories and characters behind New Mexico’s struggles for statehood.<\/p>\n
The film based on the novel “THE LIFE OF PI” opens in theaters this week, just in time for Thanksgiving. It\u2019s the perfect time to look back on NMiF correspondent Kevin McDonald’s interview with author Yann Martel, as they talk about what it’s like to see one\u2019s book become a movie.<\/p>\n
GUESTS:
\nDavid Holtby, author, \u201cThe 47th Star\u201d
\nYann Martel, author, \u201cThe Life of Pi\u201d<\/p>\n
THE LINE GUEST:
\nTrip Jennings, New Mexico in Depth<\/p>\n
THE LINE Panelists:
\nJamie Estrada, Former U.S. Commerce Department Official
\nJohn Wertheim, Former Democratic Party of New Mexico
\nDan Foley, Former New Mexico House Republican Whip<\/p>\n
Correspondents: Matt Grubs & Kevin McDonald<\/p>\n
Host\/Commentator: Gene Grant<\/p>\n
The Producer of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS is Matt Grubs.\u00a0Associate Producer is Kathy Wimmer. Funding for this\u00a0program was provided in part by the McCune Foundation.\u00a0Subscribe to the\u00a0New Mexico in Focus Podcast on iTunes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ep.621 Originally aired 11\/23\/12<\/p>\n