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How did your life collide with the headlines in 2007?
Iraq, the subprime crisis, Facebook, immigration, oil prices - 2007 had no shortage of hefty headlines. We'd like to hear about how these and other major news events of the past year affected you. Where did your life collide with the news in 2007?

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Broadcast Date: September 10, 2005
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Listen IconComparing Notes
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, evacuees from New Orleans and Mississippi are landing in cities across America. Some had a choice and for others, it was luck of the draw. Weekend America host Bill Radke talks with evacuees in Salt Lake City and Minneapolis about adapting to the culture of another state.
Online resources:
» Right now, Minnesota is our home (MPR.org)
» Expanded coverage and hurricane resources
» How has Hurricane Katrina changed America?

Music Bridge: Rivers Become Oceans - Artist: Four Tet & Rothko
CD: Collaborations 2 (Lo)
Listen IconPersonal Essay: Searching for Family
For the past two weeks, Weekend America's Phyllis Owens has been unable to reach many of her relatives that were evacuated from New Orleans and Mississippi. A couple days ago, she finally received word through a friend of a friend of a friend that they are okay. Phyllis is now sleeping a little easier, but all this waiting has made her question how we prepare for disaster.
Online resources:
» Expanded coverage and hurricane resources

Music Bridge: In My Time of Need - Artist: In the Country
CD: This Was the Pace of My Heartbeat (Rune Gammofon)
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Listen IconArt & Recovery
Four years after 9/11, a conference is being held in New York to consider how people remember and rebuild after tragedy. Weekend America's Amanda Aronczyk talks to host Barbara Bogaev about how the arts have played an important part in recovery.
Online resources:
» What Comes After: Cities, Art & Recovery

Music Bridge: Great Scintillates - Artist: Drowsey
CD: Growing Green (Fat-Cat)
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Listen IconA Course in Common Sense
Street smarts can only be picked up from the mean streets, where knowing how to handle yourself is key to survival. Or can they? In 1983, Producer Jill Slater got a course in common sense from a special class at her high school in New York City. Slater reflects on what she learned over 20 years ago and how it applies to her life today.
Online resources:
» Hunter College High School Web site
» Click here to view their curriculum

Music Bridge: Cafe Paris - Artist: Motion Trio
CD: Pictures from the Street (Asphalt Tango)
Listen IconFreshman Rush
This month, freshmen are settling in, getting their first taste of college life. Cathy Small was once one of those freshmen, but this was her second time around. Her goal was anthropological research, not a degree. Professor Small enrolled at her own university to find out more about student life. Weekend America host Bill Radke talks to her about the unexpected lessons that made her a better teacher.
Online resources:
» My Freshman Year: What a Professor Learned by Becoming a Student is available at the Public Radio BookSource.
» October 16, 2004: Interview with actor Paul Giamatti

Music Picks
Listen IconPop Music: Ryan Adams
The music of Ryan Adams' is not easy to pin down. But pop music critic Alan Light says Adams rediscovers his country roots on his latest album, Jacksonville City Lights.
Online resources:
» Ryan Adams - Trains | From the album, Jacksonville City Nights (Lost Highway)

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Weekend America's John Moe takes a look at weather patterns and Saturday happenings all across the country.
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» Event information

Music Bridge: Beat Connection (Disco Dub Version) - Artist: lcd soundsystem
CD: DFA compilation #2 (DFA)
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Listen IconStill Rockin' After All These Years
For 25 years, the residents of Cape Cod have been entertained by the Incredible Casuals, the house band at the Beachcomber Restaurant. Over time, the band members have evolved, some in unusual ways. WBUR reporter Sean Cole talks to them about keeping a summer tradition alive.
Online resources:
» The Incredible Casuals Web site
» Band venue: The Beachcomber

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Listen IconAll in the Family
Many Americans have opened their doors to those left homeless by Hurricane Katrina. But not everyone does it quite like one Atlanta-area family. At one time, they were housing some 50 family members after the storm. Host Bill Radke checks in with them.
Online resources:
» Expanded coverage and hurricane resources
» How has Hurricane Katrina changed America?

Listen IconGiving in Tough Times
The outpouring of generosity in the wake of the hurricane disaster is staggering. But are smaller local charities paying the price? Weekend America host Barbara Bogaev talks with Janet Poppendiek, author of Sweet Charity, about the politics of philanthropy.
Online resources:
» Janet Poppendiek's book, Sweet Charity, is available at the Public Radio BookSource.
» Expanded coverage and hurricane resources
» How has Hurricane Katrina changed America?

Music Bridge: Looking Glass - Artist: TG Mauss
CD: Mechanical Eye (Quatermass)
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Listen IconGulf Coast Sanctuary
Large, devastated cities are the focus of much of the news this week, but many small towns have been all but obliterated by Hurricane Katrina. Thirty-five miles east of New Orleans, Waveland, Mississippi is barely holding on. Dan Grech profiles one of its residents.
Online resources:
» Expanded coverage and hurricane resources
» How has Hurricane Katrina changed America?

Music Bridge: Dogville - Artist: Wayne B
CD: Night of the Hunter (Sonic Bubblegum)
Music Bridge: Stranded - Artist: John Parish
CD: Once Upon A Little Time (Thrill Jockey)
Listen IconCarrying on, Four Years Later
On September 11, 2001, Barry Lawrence watched as the Twin Towers and his office on the 65th floor crash to the ground. Soon after the tragedy, he started a new life in New Hampshire. Producer Shannon Mullen catches up with Barry and his family to reflect on the day everything changed.

Music Bridge: Gentle Shifts South - Artist: Jason Moran
CD: Modernistic (Blue Note)
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Listen IconInspiration for "Luxury Camping"
Next week, after months of hard work, clothing designers will show their spring collections in New York City. To create a great collection, designers take inspiration where they find it. Cynthia Rowley's new line plays off images from film and sculpture. Weekend America host Barbara Bogaev talks with Rowley about her latest designs.
Online resources:
» Cynthia Rowley Web site

Music Picks
Listen IconPop Music: Laura Veirs
Laura Viers' interest in geology has influenced her ability to create musical textures. Pop critic Alan Light reviews her new album, Year of Meteors.
Online resources:
» Laura Veirs - Secret Someones | From the album, Year of Meteors (Nonesuch)

Weekend Weather
Listen IconWeekend Weather
Weekend America's John Moe takes a look at weather patterns and Saturday happenings all across the country.
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» Event information

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Listen IconEnough Already
Last year, the movie Sideways put the California Central Coast wine country on the map. The publicity fueled Pinot Noir sales and prompted visits to local wineries. Reporter Alex Cohen goes on a Sideways roadtrip and talks with vintners about the perils of too much of a good thing.
Online resources:
» Santa Barbara County Wine Guide
» Map: Santa Ynez Valley Appellation
» Map: Santa Rita Hills Appellation
» Map: Santa Maria Valley Appellation

Music Bridge: Miles' Kent - Artist: Rolfe Kent
CD: Sideways (New Line / Fox)
Listen IconHurricane Feedback
Hosts Barbara Bogaev and Bill Radke review comments on how America has changed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Online resources:
» Expanded coverage and hurricane resources
» How has Hurricane Katrina changed America?

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