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Cantor Philip Sherman is a mohel who performs the Jewish rite of circumcision on the eighth day of a baby boys life. In his twenty-two year career hes performed about nine thousand. His grandfather was also a mohel.

He's written six historical spy novels, all taking place in Europe just before World War II. They include Night Soldiers, Dark Star, The World at Night and his new one, Kingdom of Shadows..

World music critic Milo Miles reviews the new box set by Little Feat: Hotcakes and Outtakes: 30 Years of Little Feat (

Doctor Muriel Gillick talks about the problems associated with care for the elderly. As life expectancy increases, how can we properly care for the elderly? Gillick's new book is called Lifelines: Living Longer, Growing Frail, Taking Heart.

Linguist GEOFF NUNBERG examines the origins of the word "apology."

Film critic HENRY SHEEHAN reviews the new film –Blow.—

Shlaim is the author of the new book, The Iron Wall: Israel and the Arab World. Shlaims book is a revisionist interpretation of Isreals policy toward the Arab world, based on newly released documents, and on interviews with policymakers and participants in events.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg talks about the use of the term Lucubrate.

TV critic David Bianculli considers the impact of the FX drama series The Shield, which begins its seventh and final season.

TV critic David Bianculli previews three shows with season openers this Sunday: Extras and Rome on HBO, and the popular Fox TV series 24.