Entire program – November 26, 2009

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Today on The World: A British inquiry into the Iraq War reveals more about what George Bush and Tony Blair discussed before the invasion; why trouble for the global economy is good news for the world of romance novels, and we find out what can be heard at the International Body Music Festival.

Bad economy is good for romance novels

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Romance can brighten our lives even during hard economic times. And it seems romance novels do especially well during a recession. The World’s Jason Margolis has the story.

• Photo gallery with romance novel covers