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Radio City

March 28, 2003

Listen to the entire 2003-03-28 broadcast.

News
     American ground troop movements in Iraq, Russia makes a statement on the war, the Central Park jogger reveals her identity and a mysterious illness is sweeping Asia. Andrea Lee also talks about the New York smoking ban. Laura Santini reports. Transcript

War Coverage
     As the war in Iraq plunges into its second week, the United Nations has voted today to restore its Food for Oil program there. Collin Campbell reports. Transcript

Interview with Basketball Coach Dereck Wittenberg
     Coach Wittenberg talks about his latest triumphs - and failures - with his Wagner College team from Staten Island. Ethan Lindsey reports. Transcript

Homeless Count
     Homeless advocates criticize Mayor Bloomberg's recent counting of the homeless population in New York, saying it is an excuse to cut funding of the homeless. Yet both the city and advocates agree that the homeless population has reached an all-time high. Stacey Smith reports. Transcript

Hallelujah, It's Bingo Night!
     Bingo is no longer the game of choice for many church-goers, and this is hurting parish budgets. Can churches revive the old bingo spirit? Nancy Farghalli reports. Transcript

Revolutionary Toys
     Toys may not seem innovative, but the recent toy fair had the very latest in toy technology. Dianne Finch reports. Transcript

Freaks R Us!
     New York is famous for its sometimes freakish subcultures. One writer has a few words on what it is like to report on the fetish world. Carla Sapsford reports. Transcript

Reality TV Dissected
     An author of a book on reality TV talks about how the programs reflect American myths and values about love, romance and competition. Emily Grossman reports. Transcript

Death to Doorway Blockers!
     Door blockers are a frequent nuisance in New York's subways, and our straphanger has a few choice words for them. Andrea Lee reports. Transcript

Transgender Bathrooms
     The transgendered community in New York has long had a problem: which bathroom to use, male or female? Emily Grossman reports. Transcript

Teen Moms on the Wane
     Teen pregnancy rates are down all over the country, yet no one can quite explain why. Sarah Kramer reports. Transcript

Dark Energy
     After the Big Bang, scientists thought our universe would eventually shrink in what they call a Big Crunch. But now some are saying we can look forward to a Big...Forever. It a mysterious force called "Dark Energy" is the culprit. Piya Kochhar reports Piya Kochhar reports. Transcript

The Crew

Broadcast Hosts: Emily Grossman & Ethan Lindsey
Executive Producer: Simon Bishop
Senior Producer: Catherine Fenollosa
Managing Editor: Nancy Farghalli
Board Operator: Noah Reibel
Studio Producer: Piya Kochhar
Newscaster: Laura Santini
Webcaster: Carla Sapsford
Advisors :
John Dinges
Wendy Bryan
Kerry Donahue

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