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Radio Workshop

Uptown Radio...March 2, 2007

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Newscast 1
     Lisa Desai reports the news of the day. Transcript

New York City increases Surveillance
     The City has passed a new law that requires nightclubs to install video surveillance cameras at all entrances and exits. The decision has renewed debate about how to balance security with privacy. Sitara Nieves reports. Transcript

Bringing Back the Gap
     Clothing giant Gap Incorporated reported record losses in 2005. Lily Jamali talks to fashionistas and consumers about the decline of the Gap. Transcript

New Daylight Savings Time
     Congress has moved the start date for daylight saving time up by three weeks. Chris Bragg talks to author David Prerau about the history of day light savings time and the impact of the change. Transcript

Jewish Seminary grapples with question of Gay Rabbis
     The Jewish Theological Seminary braces for a decision on whether gay rabbis can be formally ordained. Rebecca Kaufman reports. Transcript

Central Park landmark Reopens
     The typical New York renovation project runs over schedule. But how about 24 years over schedule? Peter O'Dowd reports on a Central Park landmark that has finally reopened. Transcript

Senegalese immigrants vote in national Elections
     Henok Fente reports. Transcript

African Music for younger Audiences
     Bilal Qureshi reports. Transcript

Newscast 2
     Tania Haas reports the news of the day. Transcript

Iranian activists push for new War
     Jennifer Collins reports Transcript

Deployment
     Aileen Humphreys reflects on her boyfriend's deployment in military. Transcript

Medicaid Budget Cuts
     Irene Jay Liu reports. Transcript

Rethinking Psychedelic Drugs
     Gretchen Cuda reports. Transcript

High School kids think Green
     Peter O'Dowd reports. Transcript

Slowing Economy has Investors Concerned
     Irene Liu talks to Lakshman Achutan, managing editor of the Economic Cycle Research Institute. Transcript

Becoming a New York City Sanitation Worker
     Written tests, long waiting lists, and fierce competition - Ellen Gabler reports on why becoming a New York City Sanitation Worker remains one of the toughest professions in the city. Transcript

A New Take on a Literary Classic
     David Gura reports on one Brooklynite's unique stage adaptation of Herman Mellville's Moby Dick. Transcript

The Crew

Broadcast Hosts: Christopher Bragg & Irene Jay Liu
Executive Producer: Gretchen Cuda
Director:
Senior Producer: Aileen Humphreys
Managing Editor: Jennifer Collins
Day Reporters: Henok Fente & Peter O'Dowd
Board Operator: Ellen Gabler
Mac: David Gura
Studio Producer: Sitara Nieves
Newscasters: Lisa Desai & Tania Haas
Webcaster: Bilal Qureshi
Advisors :
John Dinges
Rick Karr
Amy Costello

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