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May 28, 2004
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Kennedy on the Fall Classic of Politics

The patriarch of the Democratic Party talks about the political scene, and his hopes for the fall election.

Jeb Bush Seeks Felon Vote Ban

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Florida Governor Jeb Bush launches another attempt to rid the voting rolls of felons.

Cheaper by the Fifteen

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A woman in Alabama gave birth this week to her 15th child, we use that news as an opportunity to check in with the author of a new biography of Lillian Gilbreth, a mother of 12, who people might remember from the 1950’s film “Cheaper by the Dozen”.

War Monument Opens in Washington

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The World War II Monument opens in Washington.

Bullet Shortage

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There is a serious shortage of bullets right now. We talk with an ammunition manufacturer about the causes.

Lang Lang

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We visit with the hot young classical music pianist from China, Lang Lang.

Melvin Van Peebles

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Mario Van Peebles talks about his new film, which looks at the career of his filmmaker father Melvin Van Peebles.

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