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Earwax: Radio Documentary 2002

May 15, 2002 Broadcast

Broadcast One
Listen to the entire broadcast.

WASP Women
During World War II, the Women's Air Force Service Pilot program paved the (run)way for today's 300 female pilots.
Shelley Preston reports.

Hey White Boy, Want a Koran?
A tea-drinking, soccer playing British journalist tells about his conversion to Islam three years ago.
By Matt Van Dusen.

Judging the Huddled Masses
One refugee hopes to escape from Burundi, but must first navigate America's complex immigration laws.
Noemi Cuni reports.

Alt and Indie in a Material World
The independent record industry is struggling to be heard.
By Michael Cervieri

Broadcast Two
Archived broadcast available here.

Excuse Me, Mr. Officer
Black cops try to build a better understanding between black citizens and police.
Aruna Jain reports.

Burma Road
Yunnan Province in Western China had a long history of isolation until World War II, until the Burma road forced the province out of seclusion. Residents share memories from that tumultuous time.
By Andrea Quong.

Find Me a Find, Catch Me a Catch
A Hasidic Jewish Rabbi tries to eliminate the scourge of the Tay-Sachs gene by adding a genetic wrinkle to the courtship ritual.
Alex Shimo-Barry reports.

Swimming Upstream
Will moving to the Bronx change the flavor of Manhattan's Fulton Fish Market?
By Jeff Ventura.

 

The Crew

Executive Producer: Skye Rohde
Editor: Allison Damast
Board Operator: Doug Quan
Hosts: Rosie Vanek and Michael Cervieri

Advisor: Joe Richman