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Radio City

March 7, 2003

Listen to the entire 2003-03-07 broadcast.

Newscast
     The top stories include the United Nations weapons inspector and Security Council member nation speeches on Iraq; Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan calls for accounting reforms; the jobless rate is up; Broadway musicians are on strike; and the Metropolitan Transit Authority has increased fares. Ethan Lindsey reports. Transcript

Blix Reports to U.N.
     Chief weapons inspector Hans Blix presented his latest report to the Security Council today on Iraqi compliance with weapons inspections. Emotions ran high at the Security Council as France and Russia threatened to veto a new resolution introduced by Great Britain calling for a new ten-day deadline. Jenny Nordberg reports. Transcript

Masked in Fear
     Since September 11, gas mask sales have been brisk. But the production of the masks is unregulated, and few people know exactly what they protect against. Collin Campbell reports. Transcript

Art for a Benjamin
     The $99 Show in West Chelsea brings to mind a 99-cent bargain store. But quality work can be bought on the cheap from neighborhood artists, many of whom have been featured in solo shows. Laura Santini reports. Transcript

Burrowing into the Boroughs
     Riding New York's subway lines gives a peek into what the city is all about, even for someone who initially missed the train. Piya Kochhar reports. Transcript

It's a Small World After All
     As world trade becomes more globalized, policies that once protected local producers are being removed. As a result, small farmers around the globe now face more intense competition. Gretchen Wilson reports. Transcript

Interview with Adrian Nicole LeBlanc
     For ten years, journalist Adrian Nicole LeBlanc intimately followed the life of Coco, a woman from the Bronx. Having written "Random Family," a book capturing the experience, LeBlanc discusses how she changed during her time with Coco. Sarah Kramer reports. Transcript

Newscast
     Top stories include U.N. speeches by weapons inspectors and Security Council member states about Iraq; two prisoners were killed in U.S. custody in Afghanistan; and the jobless rate has increased. Gretchen Wilson reports. Transcript

Still Their House of God
     The Al-Farooq Mosque on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn stands accused of funneling money to terrorists. But merchants in the neighborhood say even if the allegations prove true, they will continue to worship there. Noah Reibel reports. Transcript

Praying for Peace
     Peace talks are underway in Ivory Coast to stop recent fighting between rebel groups and government forces. Ivory Coast immigrants living in Harlem hope for a truce. Jenny Nordberg reports. Transcript

Happy Birthday to Me
     Once you turn 25, it is time to get serious. Michael Morton reports. Transcript

Strike the Music
     Musicians picketed outside "Thoroughly Modern Millie" today to protest the new use of virtual orchestras, which would put many musicians out of work. Laura Santini reports. Transcript

Interview with Diana Kaarina
     After 16 years, the musical "Les Miserables" ends its run in May. Diana Kaarina, who plays the love-struck character Eponine, reflects on a Broadway institution. Nancy Farghalli reports. Transcript

The Crew

Broadcast Hosts: Nancy Farghalli & Sarah Kramer
Executive Producer: Stacey Smith
Senior Producer: Piya Kochhar
Managing Editor: Andrea Lee
Board Operator: Catherine Fenollosa
Studio Producer: Dianne Finch
Newscaster: Ethan Lindsey
Webcaster: Michael Morton
Advisors :
John Dinges
Kerry Donahue
Wendy Bryan

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