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 How did your life collide with the headlines in 2007? What's your holiday performance story? 
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Weekend America's theme music was composed by Galactic
 Long Lost DadLike many kids today, young Graham Thomas Shelby never knew his birth father. His mother and step dad raised him. But one day he watched the evening news and everything changed. Graham's a writer now, with three kids of his own. He reflects on that fateful day and the meaning of fatherhood. Music Bridge: Oberer - Artist: F.S. Blumm
CD: Zweite Meer (Morr) 
The Right to LiveIn recent news, family members fought over a patient's right to die. Leslie Burke wants to be kept alive. He has an illness that will eventually deprive him of movement and speech. Weekend America host Barbara Bogaev talks with Les about his battle to preserve the quality of life. Online resources:
Music Bridge: Radiance - Part 8 - Artist: Keith Jarret
CD: Radiance (ECM) Raising My ParentsRetirement isn't what it used to be. Weekend America's producer, Heidi Pickman, visited her parents in Delray Beach, Florida. She brings us this story of growing up and growing old. Audio outtakes from this story:
Music Bridge: Morning Coffee - Artist: lullatone
CD: Little Songs About Raindrops (audio dregs)  Fab LabIs the production line a thing of the past? Yep, if MIT professor, Neil Gershenfeld has his way. We'll make everything we need in a laboratory at home. Weekend America Barbara Bogaev talks with the author of "FAB" about his plan. Online resources:
 Classical Music: Jean Phillipe RameauJean Phillipe Rameau's work is best known as an accompaniment to opera and ballet. Classical music critic Steve Smith shares his thoughts on a new compilation of Rameau's work that's good enough to stand on its own. 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) Nate's VisionMarketplace's Nate DiMeo was diagnosed with a rare migraine condition. He doesn't get headaches, but he suffers from a visual disturbance that never goes away. DiMeo tells host Bill Radke how he found a computer to help him accomplish a common everyday task -- reading. Online resources:
Weekend America's theme music was composed by Galactic
A Few Good MenAs the war continues, military recruiters face the difficult task of convincing people to enlist. Weekend America host Bill Radke talks with Staff Sergeant John George about how he makes the tough sell. Military recruiting information:
Opting OutStudents of a certain age have come to expect a call from a military recruiter. They get the information from the government. But it doesn't have to be that way. Weekend America correspondent Hank Rosenfeld went along for the ride with a group of Los Angeles teachers. They're spreading the word about how to opt out. Online resources:
Music Bridge: Baikonour - Artist: Coltan Anyone
CD: For The Lonely Hearts of the Cosmos (Melodic) Driving Mr. WoukYou know those cool hybrid cars cruising the nation's highways? Dr. Victor Wouk developed the technology for enviro-friendly wheels back in the 1970's. Weekend America host Barbara Bogaev goes for a ride with Dr. Wouk. Online resources:
 Classical Music: John CoriglianoCan a film score hold its own without the film? Music critic Steve Smith from Time Out New York thinks so. He tells us about a new album from composer John Corigliano. He wrote the cutting edge score for the film, "Altered States." Online resources:
Living in LimboSomali refugee Jama Keyse served his time for assault in Minnesota, but five years later he's still in jail. The U.S. government wants to deport him, but Somalia refuses to let him in. Reporter Elizabeth Stawicki, from our partner station KNOW, tells us his story. Online resources:
Music Bridge: Charley Bradley's Ten-Sixty-Six Blues - Artist: John Fahey
CD: Red Cross (Revenant) Man of SteelMark di Suvero is famous for his enormous sculptures. He's been known to take years to create one piece. Weekend America's arts correspondent Amanda Aronczyk pays a visit to the Storm King Art Center as his latest installation is completed and talks with the sculptor about his life's work. Online resources:
 Classical Music: Susan Graham Can a mezzo-soprano be sexy? Music critic Steve Smith finds the answer in a new release from Susan Graham. Online resources:
My Father, the CoachMichael Alltop is a theater director, but he learned everything he knows about life from a baseball coach -- his dad. Michael followed his father's example and coaches his son's little league team. He reflects on a life in sports and the ties that bind. 
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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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