http://www.radio4all.net/program/57649Podcast for Program: #206 -- Valentine's Day Special: The Diamond Cartel (R)Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:02:03 +0000240http://www.radio4all.net/program/57649An ironic salute to Valentine's Day features an expose' of the worldwide diamond cartel (a.k.a. DeBeers). And how a U.S. advertising agency--hired by the cartel to increase sales--INVENTED and marketed the "tradition" of the diamond engagement ring. Plus a few ironic and/or kinky love songs by Tom Lehrer and The Kinks. Originally broadcast in NWN #51, February 2009. Kenneth DowstFri, 10 Feb 2012 12:02:03 +0000