The Story

The Story

Listen to the entire 2003-05-14 broadcast.

Gold Star Moms      Major combat activity in Iraq is now over, but for families who lost a son or daughter the hard part has just begun. Laurie Kelliher reports.

PTSD Vets      A group in the Bronx is helping Vietnam veterans deal with the fact that for combat survivors, war never really ends. Bill Hangley reports.

Firehouse Closings      Two firehouses threatened with closure respond in two very different ways. Dawn Weiner reports.

Stealth Shelters      Residents are frustrated by temporary homeless shelters that suddenly prop up in their neighborhood. Jeremy Smerd investigates.

Love on a Senior Discount      Being widowed used to mean your love life was over. Many seniors today are finding that's not so. The ins and outs of love after death. Angela Rozas reports.

Blacklisted      Two New York actors blacklisted in the McCarthy era reminisce about their experiences. Collin Campbell reports.

Teen Theater      Underprivileged teenagers on the lower east side combine acting, politics and hip-hop in an after-school theater program. Susan Phillips reports.

The Crew