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 How did your life collide with the headlines in 2007? What's your holiday performance story? 
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  Live 8Weekend America hosts Bill Radke and Barbara Bogaev speak with Weekend America correspondent Ian Chillag in Philadelphia and WBUR reporter Michael Goldfarb in London, live from the concert to support aid to Africa. Then Barbara finds out what it takes to engage Americans in a charitable cause. Online resources:
Music Bridge: Couches in Alleys - Styrofoam
CD: Nothing's Lost (Morr)  Married to the MilitaryWhat does it take to keep the home fires burning when your spouse is in the service? Radio producer John Biewen found out when he gave a tape recorder to Army wife Jeanette Mulligan. She recorded a journal while her husband was in Iraq. Weekend America host Bill Radke talks with John about his documentary about military spouses. Online resources:
Music Bridge: The Plug- Artist: Bonobo
CD: Live Sessions (Ninja Tune)  Pop Music: Ry CooderRy Cooder's new album recalls a bygone era in a Los Angeles neighborhood. Alan Light of Tracks magazine spotlights a track from Chavez Ravine. Online resources:
Independence Day, 2005It's a big holiday weekend and America is bustling. Judy Jones gives a glimpse of activities at the Heritage Festival in North Carolina. Then, writer Todd Jarrell talks with Lewin Wright, Commander of the USS Constitution. The undefeated warship tours Boston Harbor on July 4th. Online resources:
 Pop Music: Sufjan StevensSufjan Stevens wants to record an album for every state in the union. Tracks magazine editor Alan Light checks out his second CD in the series. It's called Illinois. 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) Tales of IndependenceIn honor of July 4th, Weekend America listeners talk about what independence means to them. Mike Filipiak from Milwaukee, Wisconsin shares his story about becoming independent from independence. 
Weekend America's theme music was composed by Galactic
Tales of IndependenceIn honor of July 4th, Weekend America listeners talk about what independence means to them. Cate Munch of Bangor, Maine, tells why she yearns to be free of anonymity. Artist information:
Music Bridge: Womb To The Tomb - Artist: Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun
CD: Have Love, Will Travel (Black Top Records) 
Stepping DownThis week, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announced her retirement. In this segment, we hear Justice O'Connor in conversation with Walter Isaacson of the Aspen Institute, talking about growing up in the West, and how she was surprised when President Reagan nominated her to the Supreme Court. Online resources:
Music Bridge: Density - Artist: Sam Prekop
CD: Who's Your Professor (Thrill Jockey) It's a Free CountryThe site of the World Trade Center in New York will soon be filled with a new building called the Freedom Tower. The symbolism touches on what it means to be an American. Weekend America host Barbara Bogaev talks with history professor Eric Foner about the nature of freedom and what it means to us. Online resources:
Music Bridge: Hilly - Artist: Minotaur Shock
CD: Martime (4ad) Tales of IndependenceIn honor of July 4th, Weekend America listeners talk about what independence means to them. Robin Arcus talks about freeing herself from the bamboo that's taken over her life. Music Bridge: Three Stages of a Band - Artist: P.G. Six
CD: Well of Memory (Amish) Horror StoryChloe loves horror movies and she's only three years old. And the apple doesn't fall far from the tree because her dad loves them too. Producer Katy Sewall finds out why nothing scares them. Online resources:
He Aims to ThrillDrew Hunter knows what scares us. He has to. For 30 years he's designed scary rides for amusement parks. Weekend America host Barbara Bogaev finds out how Drew does it. Online resources:
Music Bridge: Installation Linoleum - Artist: 310
CD: Leaf Label Sampler (Leaf) 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)  Pop Music: 101ersThere's a new collection of songs from the 101ers. Alan Light from Tracks magazine, talks about the British pub band's latest compilation. Online resources:
Happy Birthday, AmericaEveryone's heard the birthday song, but producers Shea Shackleford and Matt Largey from RadioPie.org put together a new version in honor of our nation's birth. You've probably never heard anything like it before. We're sure of it. Online resources:
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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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