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Friday      
June 18, 2004
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Deadline Approaches for Kidnapped American

The latest on the fate of American Paul Johnson, held hostage by Islamic extremists in Saudi Arabia. Listen: H&N Update – Johnson Killed by Saudi Group

Johnson Vigil

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On the home front, family and neighbors stand vigil for Paul Johnson.

Sharon Opponent on Possibilities for Peace

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We speak with Yossi Beilin, leader of the Social Democratic Party in Israel, about peace in the Middle East.

Tired of Summer Blockbusters?

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How about an independent film on the exploits of a quirky, geeky high school student?

White House Sticking With Al Qaeda – Iraq Link

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The White House still says there is a link between Saddam Hussein and Al Qaeda.

Remembering Robert Lees

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Robert Lees was murdered in his home in Los Angeles this week. Lees was a successful screenwriter whose career came to an end because of the McCarthy hearings. We look back on the hearings and on the life and career of Robert Lees.

My Name is Bill

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We speak to author Susan Cheever about her book about the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Big Book For Sale

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Sotheby’s is auctioning off the 1938 manuscript of Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as the “Big Book.”

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Colleen LaRose, the self-described "Jihad Jane," faces terrorism charges in Pensylvania (AP/SITE Intelligence Group)

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RECENT STORIES

The DIY movement is moving mainstream. Check out projects ranging from swimming pools made from dumpsters and bicycles built from bamboo.

(Friday, March 12, 2010)
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The mother of one of our colleagues Stef Kotsonis died late last year at age 77. In eulogizing his mom, Helen Panopalis Kotsonis, Stef remarked on one thread of her life that involved a woman named Masha Leon, and led us to a remarkable story that begins with the Holocaust and ends with a gift [...]

(Friday, March 5, 2010)
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NOTES & UPDATES

Welcome to our newest listeners in Orlando, FL, Chicago, IL, Morris, IL and Chesterton, IN! In the past few months we’ve been joined by new stations in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

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Some recent stories we thought you’d enjoy- from our conversation with oncologist Jerome Groopman about the status of the war on cancer, to accordion champion Cory Pesaturo.

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Here & Now producers share their favorite music, books and websites.

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Looking for a book for the young person in your life? We share our favorites.

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