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New York - New York: The Budgets
Mayor Bloomberg and Governor Spitzer gave their respective New York City and State budget addresses this week. WNYC reporter Bob Hennelly is following the money. Plus, analysis of last night’s Republican debate in Florida; why Dennis Kucinich is dropping out of the presidential race now; and the concept of shop-dropping.
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Are You the One? Republicans Debate in Florida
Jonah Goldberg, columnist for the Los Angeles Times, contributing editor to National Review and the author of Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning (Doubleday, 2008), and Collin Levy, Wall Street Journal senior editorial page writer based in Washington, D.C. and former speechwriter to President Bush, offer analysis of the Republican candidates debate in Florida.
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Special in Aisle 5
Artist Ryan Watkins-Hughes talks about his adventures in shopdropping--the act of covertly placing altered merchandise on display in a store. So listeners, be on the lookout: that can of chick peas in aisle 5 might actually be a work of art.
City-State
WNYC reporter Bob Hennelly reviews this week's budget addresses by Mayor Bloomberg and Governor Spitzer.
New York City's financial plan summary, 2008-2012
2008-2009 New York State Executive Budget
Kucinich Bows Out
Sabrina Eaton, Washington Correspondent for the Cleveland Plain-Dealer, looks at why the Cleveland congressman is dropping out now.
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