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From Burma to Indianapolis
This year, the United States has received nearly 14,000 Burmese refugees. Agencies in Indianapolis, Ind., have resettled more than 600 Chin refugees this year, mainly from camps in Malaysia. The Chin are one of the largest ethnic groups in Burma and mainly Christian. Here, many Chin have set up churches on the south side of Indianapolis, and are practicing Christianity openly for the first time in years. Producers Ann Heppermann and Kara Oehler talk with Sui Tluangneh, who was forced to flee his country because of the item he brought with him: a poem.
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Good News, Bad News, No News
Our panel of non-experts review the week's events in a parlor game to gauge what kind of week America had. This week, we have Yale literature professor Amy Hungerford; writer and comedian Dana Gould; and conceptual and performance artist damali ayo.
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Good News, Bad News, No News
Our panel of non-experts review the week's events in a parlor game to gauge what kind of week America had. This week, we have Yale literature professor Amy Hungerford; writer and actor David Rakoff; and Gustavo Arellano, author of the "Ask a Mexican!" column.
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One Thing: From Burundi to Phoenix
Last year, some 41,000 refugees resettled in the United States, bringing with them hopes, fears, scars and painful memories. They also brought objects. Today, we bring you the first part of a new series, One Thing. It takes a look at newly arrived refugees in towns and cities across America. We'll ask them about their journey and that one thing they've brought from their old home to their new. Our first story takes place in Phoenix, Ariz., where a large number of Bunrundians are resettling.
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Good News, Bad News, No News
Our panel of non-experts review the week's events in a parlor game to gauge what kind of week America had. This week, we have writer/director/producer Nora Ephron, New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff and columnist/author Dan Savage.
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Good News, Bad News, No News
Our panel of non-experts review the week's events in a parlor game to gauge what kind of week America had. This week, we have writer John Ridley, author of "The American Way" and the NPR blog "Visible Man"; conceptual and performance artist damali ayo; and "Ask a Mexican" columnist Gustavo Arellano.
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Military Tattoos
American soldiers have been getting tattoos since the nineteenth century, but as the war in Iraq continues, the types of tattoos evolve. Reporter Michael May visited some tattoo parlors in Killeen, Texas, home of Fort Hood Army Base, to find out more about the permanent mementos that soldiers carry.
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Good News, Bad News, No News
Our panel of non-experts review the week's events in a parlor game to gauge what kind of week America had. This week, we have former "Simpsons" writer and producer Dana Gould; Yale Literature Professor Amy Hungerford; and writer David Rakoff.
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Drafting a President
Former Senator and actor Fred Thompson is expected to join the presidential race next week. The reason he's running? He was drafted by his supporters. It's not the first time a candidate has announced they're running for President because of supporters' efforts. Weekend America reporter John Moe looks into the history of presidential drafts.
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Good News, Bad News, No News
Our panel of non-experts review the week's events in a parlor game to gauge what kind of week America had. This week, we have Hollywood writer, Dana Gould; "Savage Love" columnist Dan Savage; and Diana Abu-Jaber, author of the new book "Origin."
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Making Violins in the Midst of War
In the year-and-a-half that her husband was in Iraq, Korinthia Klein kept busy by building string instruments. Sarah Lemanczyk spent a Saturday in the busy life of this mother and artisan to bring us her story.
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Summer Politics as Usual
The first week of August recess has ended for members of Congress, but that doesn't mean they had time off. Weekend America Host Bill Radke talks with Pennsylvania Congressman Joe Sestak about what recess really means for those in Congress. Then, this weekend is the Iowa Straw Poll, the official fundraiser for the state's Republican Party. There will be a lot of schmoozing and also a lot of barbecue. We asked some caterers what they are serving and got their perspective on the Iowa Straw Poll.
