Indonesia in Crisis; Student Protests in Indonesia; Hip-Hop; Mental Illness Panel
Friday 05/22/1998
Economic and political crises in Indonesia analyzed by David Malpass, Bear Stearns' chief international economist, and Paul Wolfowitz, former U.S. ambassador to Indonesia. A discussion about the overthrowing of Indonesian President Suharto by student protesters. Record executive Karyn Rachtman and rap artists Pras and Canibus–whose song "Ghetto Supastar" is featured on Warren Beatty's "Bulworth" soundtrack–explore the popularity of hip-hop music. A conversation about mental illness and society's response to it.