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Thursday      
November 27, 2003
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Iraq Update

Journalist Liz Palmer of CBS TV reports from Iraq.

Homeland Security

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A status report on the state of homeland security.

Memories of Jackie Kennedy

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Commentator Alice Furlaud recalls the days after the death of JFK and the gossip swirling about about his widow.

China Cars

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China says it wants more fuel efficient cars. Here and Now looks at what this might mean to the environment and for American car makers, eager to sell to Chinese consumers.

Money for Prisons

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The state of Massachusetts is spending more money on prisons than it is on public higher education.

Healthy States

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We’ll talk with a doctor about which states have the healthiest citizens.

Comfort Food

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On a day when most Americans are enjoying a traditional turkey meal, we’ll hear from some of our listeners about what food they find comfort in…

Vermont Migration Revisited

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Host Robin Young tells the story of a pilgrimmage she made to Vermont to be with family members during the annual migration of snow geese.

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