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Metro Beats

February 27, 2004 Broadcast

Listen to the entire 2004-02-27 broadcast.

New York Likes the Frontrunner
     Most New York interviewed today plan to vote for John Kerry in Tuesday's Democratic primary, or anybody who can beat Bush. Mona Iskander reports. Transcript

Under the Chuppah
     The battle over same-sex marriage is forcing Jewish communities to reconsider the meaning of family. Michael Vuolo reports. Transcript

Going to the Chapel
     Not all Christians are opposed to same-sex marriages. Laura Strickler interviews Lutheran Minister Barbara Lundblad. Laura Strickler reports. Transcript

Labor Stops the Show
     Broadway's unions threaten to strike again. Jacob Goldstein reports. Transcript

Job Drain
     With the exit of jobs overseas, Americans are increasingly doubting the benefits of globalization. Could white-collar unions be the answer? Shia Michele Levitt reports. Transcript

Prisoners of the Census
     A little known census quirk is keeping poor city neighborhoods from getting their share of state and federal funds. Mariah Blake reports. Transcript

Percatory
     Many dry cleaners are blowing a possible carcinogen into the apartments above them. But there is an alternative. John Boyle reports. Transcript

Testing Bedside Manner
     Prospective doctors now have to take another big test before they can see patients--they have to be nice. Anya Bourg reports. Transcript

Harlem Renaissance II
     Even though the Disney Store has closed, many of the new businesses in Harlem are thriving. Oliver Hill reports. Transcript

The Gowanus on Life Support
     Community residents are looking forward to a time when they'll see eateries, not industry, along the canal. Josh Payne reports. Transcript

The Passion Hits New York
     New Yorkers respond to Mel Gibson's new film. Michael Vuolo reports. Transcript

Yankees on the Couch
     Dr. Ira Kaplan analyzes the psychological effect of Alex Rodriguez's arrival in the New York Yankees. Joel Meyer reports. Transcript

The Crew

Broadcast Hosts: Joel Meyer & Laura Strickler
Executive Producer: Benjamin Harris Shaw
Senior Producer: Mariah Blake
Managing Editor: Devi Zinzuvadia
Board Operator: Josh Payne
Studio Producer: Anya Bourg
Newscaster: Jacob Goldstein
Webcaster: Sylvia Maria Gross
Advisors :
John Dinges
Kerry Donahue
Branwynne Kennedy

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