Thursday, March 29, 2007

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Private Highways

Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.
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A growing number of cities and states are leasing their highways to private companies. Some say such public-private ventures are the best way to raise money without hiking taxes. But others say the nation's infrastructure shouldn't be in...

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A Symbolic Breakthrough in Northern Ireland

Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 1:06 p.m.
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For decades, they were arch-enemies representing Protestant and Catholic factions in Northern Ireland. Yet this week, Ian Paisley and Gerry Adams held face-to-face meetings and agreed to work together in governing. We talk with an original...

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Ted Leo

Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 1:26 p.m.
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He's been called "the hardest working man in indie rock". For two decades, Ted Leo has criss-crossed America playing anthems that meld punk, R&B, ska and pop. He joins Kojo for an in-studio performance and discusses his do-it-yourself...

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