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April 30, 2004

Marines Make Way for Iraqi Force in Fallujah

Reporter Scott Peterson discusses the pull back and handover of the Sunni city to an Iraqi unit.

The History of Fallujah

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A historian talks about what history says about Fallujah, the tribes of Iraq, and foreign occupiers.

Lawyer Discusses Iraq Prison Assault Charges

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We speak to a lawyer for some of the reservists charged with dereliction of duty, cruelty and maltreatment and conspiracy. The reservists were based in Iraq and guarded prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison.

China’s Environment

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Elizabeth Economy of the Council on Foreign Relations talks about her new book, “The River Runs Black,” about environmental degradation in China.

Radio Host Severin Challenged by Watchdog Group

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The Muslim watchdog agency CAIR says Boston radio host Jay Severin should be fired for comments he made about Muslims. Media critic Mark Jurkowitz of the Boston Globe and Marvin Kalb of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard discuss talk radio, free speech, and hate speech.

Homeland Security and Global Security

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Undersecretary of Homeland Security Asa Hutchinson talks about global security issues.

Letters 4/30/04

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Godsend

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A review of the new film starring Robert DeNiro

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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Musician John Fullbright at Here & Now studios at WBUR in Boston. (Jesse Costa/Here & Now)

Okemah, Okla., is the birthplace of folk legend Woody Guthrie. It’s also the hometown of singer-songwriter John Fullbright, who at just 24, is already being compared with folk great Townes Van Zandt.

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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Florida's linebacker Michael Taylor (15) gets a hand full of jersey as he tries to bring down Quinton Dunbar (1) during the first half of the Orange & Blue football game  in Gainesville, Fla. (AP)

Division one universities spend a lot on their sports programs, but only a handful make enough money from sports to stay in the black.

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Singer-songwriter Tom Rush. (Muffett/Flickr)

Ever since folk singer Tom Rush recorded his version of Murray McLauchlan’s “Child’s Song” about a young man leaving home, it’s become not only a concert staple for Rush but also a part of many graduation ceremonies.

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