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Opening Theme: Start From Scratch - Artist: Galactic
CD: Crazyhorse Mongoose (Capricorn)   Fight or FlightA new law in Florida allows citizens to defend themselves with deadly force in a public place -- even if they have the opportunity to run away. Hosts Bill Radke and Barbara Bogaev talk to a policeman and a psychiatrist about how to weigh a life-or-death decision in a split second. Music Bridge: Walk Through Walls - Artist: I'm Not a Gun
CD: Our Lives on Wednesdays (City Centre Offices) 
World Music with Tom Pryor - Part 1
Old meets new in the latest album of Indian slide guitarist Debashish Bhattacharya. Music critic Tom Pryor plays us some of his favorite tracks. Tom's set list:
Big Man on CampusThe all-female College of St. Mary in Omaha Nebraska holds its commencement ceremony in a couple of weeks. But one of the graduating seniors is not like the others. Host Bill Radke makes a congratulatory phone call to the student. Online resources:
Weekend Weather
Weekend America's John Moe takes a look at weather patterns and Saturday happenings all across the country. Online resources:
Music Bridge: Beat Connection (Disco Dub Version) - Artist: lcd soundsystem
CD: DFA compilation #2 (DFA) Meet Me in Ho Chi Minh CityThirty years ago, Saigon fell, and most Americans got out of Vietnam fast. Host Bill Radke talks to one man who stayed. We also hear the terrifying escape of a Vietnamese-American woman, who fled by boat as a nine-year old. Online resources:
Music Bridge: Sometimes - Artist: Damon & Naomi
CD: The Earth Is Blue (20/20/20) The Culture Filter MachineDo you wish there was a device that could help you pick out books, music or films perfectly tailored to your tastes? Technology reporter Rick Karr explores the real possibility. Online resources:
Music Bridge: Splash - Artist: Can
CD: Soon Over Babaluma (Mute) The Last DanceAfter forty years, the oldest dancer with the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater is hanging up his shoes. But before he does, he shares some of his memories with us. Produced by Pamela Renner. Online resources:
Music Bridge: Lithuania - Artist: Jaga Jazzist
CD: A Living Room Hush (ninja Tune) 
Opening Theme: Start From Scratch - Artist: Galactic
CD: Crazyhorse Mongoose (Capricorn) The Last FrontierIt was no man's land and people on both sides of the border in Mexico and the U.S. traveled back and forth with ease. But since Sept 11th, it's all changed. Correspondent Jesse Boggs finds out just how much is different. Online resources:
World Music with Tom Pryor - Part 2
Tom Pryor of Global Rhythm magazine tells us about Stimmhorn, a group somewhere between performance art and music. Tom's set list:
 Jellomold Casserole SurprisePork chops, potato chips, hummus and lasagna... all on the same plate. Reporter Jordana Gustafson tells us why she doesn't enjoy going to potluck parties. The Return of the Hipster PoetIt's the last day of national poetry month. We talk with one poet on why he believes poetry is more popular than it used to be. Online resources:
Music Bridge: Expressing Views Is Obviously Illegal - Artist: Prefuse 73
CD: Surrounded By Silence (Warp) Divided PopulationsLiberal zoning and wide-open spaces are drawing thousands to areas like Maricopa County, Arizona. Walter Isaacson tells Barbara Bogaev why these booming exurbs are also home to a growing political force. Online resources:
The Soul of the Exurb (The New York Times)
The Aspen Institute Excerpt from Joel Kotkin's new book, The City: A Global History The City: A Global History is available at the Public Radio BookSource Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There is available at the Public Radio BookSource Music Bridge: Girl Toy - Artist: Boom Bip
CD: Blue Eyed in the Red Room (Lex) 
World Music with Tom Pryor - Part 3
Simphiwe Dana follows in the footsteps of Miriam Makeba and Dolly Rathebe. Tom Pryor of Global Rhythm magazine says her new album "Zandisile" updates the sound of South African R&B. Tom's set list:
Cultural MemoriesIt's the 30th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and a new version of the musical Miss Saigon is opening in Seattle. Bill Radke brings together a young member of the cast with no real knowledge of the war, and a woman with vivid memories of it, to talk about the events and how best to portray them. Dejected Liberals CD Track List:
Music Bridge: The Fall of Saigon - Artist: Orginal Broadway Cast Recording
CD: Miss Saigon (Geffen) 
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Weekend Weather
From the July 5 broadcast
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Awful Car Night
Auburn, N.Y.
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National Brewery Museum Opening Ceremony
Potosi, Wis.
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Sand Sculpture Contest
Bruce, S.D.
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Oregon Coast Geezer Games
Newport, Ore.
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Annual Coolest Fourth of July Celebration
Fort Davis, Texas
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Maui Invitational Band Festival and Blues Fest
Wailuku, Hawaii
 
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