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Radio Workshop

Uptown Radio February 29, 2008

Listen to the entire 2008-02-29 broadcast.

Newscast #1

      Transcript

Kodi Barth on Kenya

     After two months of inter-ethnic violence Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga reached a power sharing agreement yesterday. Lauren Feeney interviews Kenyan journalist Kodi Barth about what this means for Kenya. Transcript

New York City: A Model for Campaign Finance

     Wary about the influence of big money donors, New York City implemented a public campaign finance system 20 years ago aimed to level the playing field. It might just be a good model for the 2008 presidential elections. Adam Hirsch reports. Transcript

Brooklyn-Based Darfurians Send Aid Home

     In Brooklyn a small group of Darfurians is gathering huge shipments of clothing and school supplies to send to refugees in eastern Chad. Molly Messick reports. Transcript

Immigrants Want Money Transfer Companies to Give Back For Taking Their Cut

     In the lucrative money transfer market, immigrants and social activists say that companies like Western Union are charging more than their fair share. Reporter Rafael Cohen explores the issue. Transcript

The Art of War

     Recently returned from Iraq, three soldiers, a painter and a photographer display their artwork at an exhibition at the School of Visual Arts. Andrea Mustain reports. Transcript

Cinekink, the 'Sundance of Sex'

     Cinekink celebrates the diverse sexuality found in films from across the globe. Reporter Euna Lhee takes a look. Transcript

Newscast #2

      Transcript

Parents Want Answers About Toxic School Site in the Bronx

     The largest school construction project in the city's history is taking place right now in the South Bronx. Local parents want to know how the city plans to prevent the contamination from harming their kids. Eilsa Chang reports. Transcript

Public Broadcast Again Faces Bush Administration Effort to Cut Funding

     President Bush recently proposed a 50% cut for funding to public broadcasting. While opinions differ as to the wisdom of his proposal, there is general consensus that it will not come to fruition. Transcript

Stephen Sestanovich on Upcoming Russian Elections

     Host Molly Messick interviews Stephen Sestanovich, a Russia expert for the Council on Foreign Relations about his forecast for the coming Russian national elections. Transcript

Fight Night at the Tavern

     Despite a fall off in televised boxing, niche audiences still turn out to watch their favorite fighters' faints and jabs. Jed Kim reports from Playwright's Tavern in Time Square. Transcript

Layover in Las Vegas

     During a layover in Las Vegas, commentator Michelle Stockman found a book that echoed her experiences with love, limbo and tradition. Transcript

Mothers Tentative About Leap Year Birthdays

     You can count on a birthday every year, unless you're a leap year baby. That makes some moms tentative about giving birth on February 29th. Ailsa Chang reports. Transcript

The Crew

Executive Producer: Kyle Murphy
Director:
Senior Producer: Andrea Mustain
Senior Editor: Rafael Cohen
Day Reporters: Chang Ailsa & Euna Lhee
Board Operator: Drost Nadja
Playback Operator: Ivan Dominguez
Studio Producer: Adam Hirsch
Producers: Lauren Feeney & Margaret Messick
Newscasters: Laura Isensee & Susan Campriello
Webcaster: Stockman Michelle
Advisors :
John Dinges
Rick Karr
Amy Costello

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