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Weekend America's theme music was composed by Galactic
 Crisis ManagementThe world is still feeling the effects of the recent terrorist attack in London. Weekend America host Bill Radke talks with professor Ronald Heifetz about leadership in difficult times, and takes a historical look at leaders with the right stuff. Then, a visit to Tavistock Square, the site of one of the London bombings. Ironically, it's also the home of many peace monuments. Online resources:
Music Bridge: Kneeling Down - Artist: Tord Gustavsen Trio
CD: The Ground (ECM) Presidential ConnectionsIt's a rare few who have the ear of the President. Ted Haggard is one of the chosen ones. Weekend America host Barbara Bogaev shares listener questions and talks politics with the Ted Haggard, leader of New Life Church in Colorado Springs. Online resources:
Music Bridge: Robert Lippok & Barbara Morgenstern - Artist: Gammelpop
CD: Tesri (Monika) 
Willy Wonka Old and NewNext week, the latest film version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory hits theaters. But not everyone is thrilled about the remake. Steve Almond, author of Candy Freak, talks about his favorite film. Online resources:
Archiving the Great American SongbookMost people know Michael Feinstein as a piano player and performer. But he's also an avid collector of America's musical history. Weekend America host Barbara Bogaev gets a rare tour of Feinstein's archives. Artist information:
 Jazz Picks: In the CountryThe jazz trio "In the Country" finds inspiration in unusual places, but their sound is uniquely Norwegian. Music critic Jason Koransky from Downbeat magazine gives their new CD a listen. Online resources:
The Bicycle CoachThis week President Bush fell off his bike. He escaped serious injury, but a refresher course might be in order. Bicycle mechanic Eric Sovern from Surly Bikes offers him some pointers. Online resources:
Weekend America's theme music was composed by Galactic
The Real Bionic ManIn recent months, prosthetic science made a giant leap forward and Jesse Sullivan is reaping the benefits. He's a double amputee with a state-of-the-art arm. But he's regained something else as well. Weekend America host Bill Radke talks with Jesse about becoming the first bionic man. Online resources:
» Watch a video demonstration of Jesse's bionic arm:
High-bandwidth video [may take 40 to 50 seconds to load] Low-bandwidth video [may take 40 to 50 seconds to load] » Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago » Introducing Jesse Sullivan, the World's First "Bionic Man" Music Bridge: Sun Drums and Soil - Four Tet
CD: Everything Ecstatic (Domino) Protecting SourcesJournalists count on sources to get their stories, and some sources want to remain anonymous. This week, New York Times reporter Judith Miller went to jail for refusing to cooperate in a federal investigation. In a prior landmark case, reporter Paul Branzburg also refused to testify. The Supreme Court ruled against him. Weekend America host Barbara Bogaev talks with his attorney Jon Fleishaker. Music Bridge: Choking You - Artist: Prefuse 73
CD: Futurism Ain't S**t To Me (Kitty Yo) Car TheaterFind out how a playwright/actress is staging her latest project. Listen to how the front seat of a car gets turned into a stage. Online resources:
The next run for Car Theater will start in late August.
Music Bridge: Sleep - Artist: Dan the Automator
CD: A Much Better Tomorrow (75 Ark)  Jazz Picks: Ahmad JamalSome things get better with time. Jazz critic Jason Koransky from Downbeat magazine shares the latest music from piano virtuoso Ahmad Jamal with Weekend America host Bill Radke. Jamal's been recording for decades and the new album may be his best yet. Online resources:
A Man of Many VoicesNext weekend, the sixth book in the Harry Potter series hits the streets. The books have hundreds of characters and Jim Dale voices them all. He's brought over 100 characters to life in the audio book versions of Harry Potter. Weekend America host Barbara Bogaev talks with him about his unique line of work. Online resources:
Taking a DiveWhat seems crazy to some is a thrill to others. Jeb Corliss is a BASE jumper who leaps off nearly anything with only a parachute to break his fall. Weekend America correspondent Souix-z Jessup talked with his family to find out what they think of his pastime. Then, Weekend America host Bill Radke gets Jeb's reaction to their concern. Online resources:
» Watch video of Jeb Corliss BASE jumping around the world:
56k (RealVideo) 128k (RealVideo) 256k (RealVideo) » More about Jeb Corliss and the film The Ground Is the Limit at GroundIsTheLimit.com Music Bridge: Barbiturik Blues - Artist: Laurent Garnier
CD: Cloud Making Machine (Mute) Listener LettersTime for us to peek into the Weekend America letter bag. Many of you wrote us in response to our story last weekend about a 3-year-old who watches horror movies with her dad. Online resources:
Weekend WeatherWeekend 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)  Jazz Picks: Me'shell NdegéocelloR & B artist Me'shell Ndegéocello is giving jazz a try and bringing some veterans with her. Downbeat magazine's Jason Koransky reviews her new CD, Dance of the Infidel. Online resources:
Homesick for LondonWeekend America managing editor Jeremy Skeet is from England. He shares his views about the bombings in London and what it's like to be so far from home. Online resources:
Music Bridge: Avminnast - Artist: Nils Økland
CD: Bris (Rune Grammofon) 
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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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