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Uptown Radio...March 23, 2007

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Protestors Target Military Recruiting Center
     A military recruitment center draws young people on either side of the war debate, those who want to sign up and those who are protesting the war. Aileen Humphreys visited the center and brought back this story. Transcript

The Edwards Campaign Continues
     John Edwards hosted a fundraising event in New York last night, the same day his wife, Elizabeth, announced that her cancer has returned. Lily Jamali Reports. Transcript

New York Looks to Move Up Primary
     David Gura talks with Rachel Leon from Common Cause New York. Transcript

Working the Coffee Shop Drive Through
     Even the worst jobs can be enlightening. Peter O'Dowd reflects on his days of underemployment. Transcript

The Genetics of Growing Grapes
     Gretchen Cuda tells us why grapes are best grown from cuttings, not seeds. Transcript

Hindu Guru Is All About Hugs
     Thousands of people line-up to receive a hug from Amma. Rebecca Kaufman visited one of these hugging ceremonies on a recent trip to India and brought back this story. Transcript

The Tap Project Draws Attention to Clean Water
     March 22nd is Clean Water Day and UNICEF commemorated the day with the Tap Water Project. Irene Liu Reports. Transcript

U.N. Secretary General Visits Iraq
     Tania Haas talks with the Iraqi Ambassador to the U.N. about the Secretary General's trip to the country. Transcript

How Did Houdini Die?
     A group of scientist want to exhume Harry Houdini's body to find out just how he died. Chris Bragg Reports. Transcript

Robotic Device Helps People Walk
     A robotic brace developed by researchers at the University of Michigan can help people with spinal cord injuries walk. Gretchen Cuda reports. Transcript

The Crew

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

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