The Downhill Lie: A Hacker's Return to a Ruinous Sport

In conversation with Chris Dufresne, L.A. Times sports writer

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

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Episode Summary

After a 32-year absence, the bestselling author and popular Miami Herald columnist returns to the fairways-with hilarious consequences.

Participant(s) Bio

A three-time Pulitzer Prize nominee, Carl Hiaasen has written over 1300 pieces for The Miami Herald exposing land corruption scams, drug smuggling rings, dangerous doctors, and corrupt politicians. Hiaasen is perhaps best known as the author of twelve novels, including the best-selling Sick Puppy and Skinny Dip and two novels for young readers, Flush and Hoot, which was awarded a Newberry Honor.

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