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Radio Workshop

Uptown Radio...April 27, 2007

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Ellen Gabler has Today's Headlines
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Schumer Asks Bush to Accept War Funding Bill
     Democratic lawmakers ask Bush to ease off his threat to veto the controversial bill to pull troops out of Iraq. Transcript

Mayor's Office Wants to Go Green
     Host Tania Haas speaks with Rohit Aggarwala about Bloomberg's push for sustainability in NYC. Transcript

New York's Killer Streets
     Pedestrian deaths are on the rise. According to the Department of Transportation, more than 10 000 people were hit by a car last year. Safety advocates say the city is not doing enough to stop the deadly trend. Lisa Desai reports. Transcript

Hugs that Heal
     One of the most popular gurus in the US is also a big name India. Rebecca Kauffman tells why from East to West, hugs are in big demand. Transcript

The 'Truth' Behind the Tragedy?
     Not everyone agrees with the official story of 9/11. One organization believes a conspiracy was behind the catastrophe. Chris Bragg spent some time with the New York chapter of 9/11 Truth. Transcript

Seeking Equal Education for Immigrants
     NYU Students want Congress to pass legislation that would allow the children of illegal immigrants to go to college in the United States. Transcript

Mea Culpa in the Bronx
     The German Consul General apologizes for a video depicitng German soldiers launching an imaginary attack on the Bronx. Jen Collins reports Transcript

Nigeria's Controversial Elections
     Bilal Qureshi gives us the latest on the outcome of the elections. He speaks with Larry Diamond, an advisor to the US Agency for International Development for more analysis. Transcript

The Down Home Radio Show
     David Gura tells us about one of the oldest podcasters in the world Transcript

Saying Goodbye to the Last Roller Rink in NYC
     Empire Roller Rink in Brooklyn announced it would be closing at the end of the month. It was the last roller rink in all five boroughs, and in a few weeks it will no longer exist. Transcript

Reliving Hoop Dreams
     Rebecca Kaufman rediscovers her love for Basketball. Transcript

The Crew

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

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