On today's podcast, Peter Canellos of the Boston Globe reflects on the connection between the anthrax deaths in 2001 and the war in Iraq. We also speak to historian and social activist Howard Zinn, who is out with a new graphic style book, "A People's History of American Empire." That's followed by 3 stories with Chinese connections. We'll consider air pollution in Beijing look at a traditional Chinese sport called Wu Shu and hear the music of an American singer and banjo player who will be performing in Beijing next week as part of the Olympic festivities.