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Local News
Michelle Stockman brings us the local news.
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Birth Pangs of a New Nation
Kosovo announced its independence this week. Reaction around the world has been mixed. There was jubilation, and there was violence. Lauren Feeney reports.
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Change for Cuba?
Fidel Castro announced this week that he will step down as Cuba's leader. Rafael Cohen spoke with Cuban exiles in New Jersey about their predictions for Cuba's future.
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Mirta Ojito on Cuba
To discuss more about Castro's announcement, host Ivan Dominguez speaks with Mirta Ojito, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of "Finding Manana: A Memoir of a Cuban Exodus."
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Harlem in Iraq
Andrea Mustain reports on how the war in Iraq has affected the African-American community in Harlem.
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New Yorkers Speak out on Cable Practices
Many New York residents are unhappy with the service they've gotten from their cable providers and are airing their grievances. Michelle Stockman reports on what residents really want from their cable companies.
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Snow Falls on New York
Tristan Ahtone reports on the most severe storm to hit New York this season.
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News
Andrea Mustain brings us the news.
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Brooklyn Staggers Under Subprime Crisis
Subprime mortgages are especially numerous in Brooklyn's Canarsie neighborhood. Annie Lok reports on the effects of subprime loans on the area.
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Talking Bonds with Charles Jones
Host Rafael Cohen speaks with Charles Jones, professor at Columbia University's Business School, about the effects of the subprime mortage crisis on the bond insurance market.
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Community Changes with Loss of Affordable Housing
A community in the Upper West Side may lose its affordable housing when the landlord sells their building. Adam Hirsch reports on what this means for tenants who rely on the low rates.
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Republicans Strategize For New York
Kyle Murphy reports on the upcoming battle between Republicans and Democrats for New York's congressional seats.
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Gunpowder as Art
Annie Lok brings us a brief audio tour of the explosive new exhibit by Cai Guo-Qiang at the Guggenheim Museum.
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Confronting the Terror of War
The Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission is asking Liberians on Staten Island to testify about the horrors they saw during their country's years of civil war. It's a difficult process, and so far few have come forward. Molly Messick reports.
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Drinking and Spelling in Brooklyn
Jed Kim brings us an audio postcard which mixes the unlikely worlds of spelling, drinking and espionage.
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