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Broadcast Date: May 1, 2004
With guest co-host Todd Mundt
Music Bridge: Start from Scratch
Artist: Galactic
CD: Crazyhorse Mongoose (Volcano)
Kentucky Derby Reflections: An Interview with John Jeremy Sullivan
To celebrate the 130th Kentucky Derby, we're taking a walk around Churchill Downs with Kentucky writer John Jeremy Sullivan. Sullivan's book, "Blood Horses: Notes of a Sportswriter's Son," chronicles the history of horse racing and of Sullivan's father, a Louisville sportswriter. Also, how to pick a winner at the track.
Book excerpt: Read a passage from "Blood Horses: Notes of a Sportswriter's Son"
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Music Bridge: Down South Blues
Artist: Doc Boggs
CD: Country Blues: Complete Early Recordings (1927-1929) (Revenant)
Commentary: Horse Sex
Ah, springtime, when a young horse's fancies turn to thoughts of future Derby winners. Commentator Alfred Lubrano says he's learned a lot from watching the action of his wife's horse breeding operation.
Web resource: Kentucky Derby 2004
Election Lies
How far are the presidential candidates stretching the truth? Our election correspondent and chief spin-debunker Richard Paul takes a critical look at recent campaign ads.
Music Bridge: Lies
Artist: Thompson Twins
CD: Quick Step & Side Kick
Cinco de Mayo
"... It's Norwegian, right?" What is Cinco de Mayo? We check in around the country to find out what people think about the holiday, and then we get the real story from Chicano art expert Tomas Benitez.
Related Story: "Family to honor heritage during Cinco de Mayo celebration"
Ride Along with the Art Theft Guy
When a Stradivarius cello was stolen this week in Los Angeles, the case went to LAPD art theft detective Donald Hrycyk. He runs the only art theft police division in the country, and he took us with him for a day in the life ... of an art cop.
Web resource: LAPD Art Theft Unit Online If you have a tip about the Stradivarius Cello, you can contact Detective Don Hrycyk at the LAPD's Art Theft Detail, 213-485-2524. "
Music Bridge: Peter Gunn
Artist: Quincy Jones
CD: Crime Jazz: In The First Degree (Rhino)
Google Goes Public!
Come on, admit it. We know you do it. Everybody does it. Google, that is ... so Barbara and Todd get Google-whacked! And Google goes public.
Related Story: "The Complete Guide to Googlemania!"
Music Bridge: Love Me Sweet
Artist: Kid Loco
CD: Grand Love Story (Atlantic)


Music Bridge: Big Chief
Artist: Dirty Dozen Brass Band
CD: Medicated Magic (Rope a Dope)

Live Event: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
The New Orleans Jazz Festival is the biggest event of its kind in the world. We'll check in with music critic Kalamu Ya Salaam and guests at the festival's main stage, and sample some music from New Orleans' finest.
Web resource: "New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Web site"
Music Bridge: Royal Garden Blues
Artist: Bob French
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