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Uptown Radio May 8

Listen to the entire 2008-05-08 broadcast.

News

     Lauren Feeney brings us the local news. Transcript

Foreign aid workers refused in Myanmar

     In the aftermath of a cyclone that killed tens of thousands of lives in Myanmar, the military government is still refusing to let foreign aid workers in to help. Host Annie Lok spoke with Maureen Aung-Thwinn, the director of the Burma Project at the Open Society about the government's isolationism . Transcript

Clinton campaign looks bleak after latest primaries

     Hillary Clinton's campaign took a blow after a less-than-stellar performance in the North Carolina primary. Host Molly Messick spoke with Democratic strategist Tad Devine about why she's likely to stay in the race. Transcript

Sharpton urges civil disobedience in Bell aftermath

     Reverend Al Sharpton spoke to reporters this morning at the National Action Network headquarters in Harlem. Nadja Drost reports on the continuing response to the acquittal of the three officers who killed Sean Bell. Transcript

Camden gets new life from immigrants

     Camden is one of the most dangerous cities in America, but conditions there may be improving thanks to an unexpected source. Lauren Feeney documents how immigrants have adjusted to life in one neighborhood in Camden. Transcript

New bill considers immigrants' children

     The children of illegal immigrants are often the most affected when their parents are taken from them. Laura Isensee reports on a new bill that is designed to keep that from happening. Transcript

Infiltrating the motherland

     Jed Kim shares the story of how a trip to a foreign country became a tale of intrigue and survival. Transcript

News

     Laura Isensee brings us news from around the globe. Transcript

Colin Powell speaks out on G.I. Bill

     Gen. Colin Powell spoke about the G.I. bill today. Adam Hirsch reports on the bill days before Congress decides its fate. Transcript

Meat packers head towards extinction

     Molly Messick brings us a documentary on the decline of a traditional New York profession. Transcript

Band on the run in the Wild West

     Rafael Cohen tells the story of his days in the Wild West ... of the Czech Republic. Transcript

Seniors get educated about AIDS

     Treatment for AIDS has improved, and HIV-positive people are living longer. Ailsa Chang made a documentary on how the senior population is learning to cope with the disease. Transcript

The Crew

Executive Producer: Michelle Stockman
Director:
Senior Producer: Susan Campriello
Senior Editor: Kyle Murphy
Day Reporters: Nadja Drost & Adam Hirsch
Board Operator: Euna Lhee
Playback Operator: Rafael Cohen
Studio Producer: Tristan Ahtone
Producers: Annie Lok & Margaret Messick
Newscasters: Lauren Feeney & Laura Isensee
Webcaster: Jed Kim
Advisors :
John Dinges
Amy Costello
Rick Karr

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