Over the last week, the news has been dominated by bin Laden and other big headlines. But what's the big story in your industry that the general public doesn't know about?

President Obama has decided against releasing the photographs of Osama bin Laden's body. Do you agree with the decision? Why, or why not? Let us know.

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Crowds broke out in the "USA-USA" chant on Sunday night after the news of Osama bin Laden's death. Were you among the cheerers? Do you cringe when someone tries to start it? Plus, Daniel Fromson, associate editor at The Atlantic, explains the history of the cheer. What's your take on the complex emotions around the simplest cheer? Let us know!

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The worst storms in decades ripped through the Southern United States this week. Kirk Johnson, New York Times reporter covering the aftermath, talks about the unpredictability of tornadoes and takes calls from listeners affected by this week's storms. 

Listeners: Do you have ties to Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky or Tennessee? What are you hearing from friends? Does your family have any tornado related stories? Let us know.

Brendan Smith, meteorologist at the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service Eastern Region headquarters in Bohemia, New York, will be taking taking calls from people in the wake of the tornado.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke is holding a press conference today. Heidi Moore, Marketplace New York bureau chief, joins us to discuss what questions need to be asked.

Do you read a paper in another language or listen to a foreign-language radio station? Do you read an English paper published in a non-English-speaking country? Tell us what you're reading, what you're hearing, and what the foreign-language press is focusing on. Call in or post in the comments! You can also tweet us @brianlehrer -- use the hashtag #nonenglishnews

At Chelsea High teachers and administrators are trying to figure out how to get more kids to walk the aisle. Beth Fertig, WNYC's education reporter, reported on the school's struggle to lower its drop-out rate. 

Teachers: What do you think is the most important way to improve graduation rate?

Incoming New York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott told the NY Post that he supports single-sex school options for families.

Teachers: Do you teach boys and girls differently? Are different teaching techniques more effective with boys than with girls or vice versa? Give us a call or comment here!

Teachers: How do you think schools and teachers should be evaluated? If you don't believe in relying on standardized tests, what standards would you use? Call us and tell us how you think you and your school should be evaluated. Call us up or comment here!

Yesterday on the show we talked about GE's use of creative accounting to avoid paying income tax. How about you? If you weren't completely honest about your taxes, let us know why. Post a comment here, or call 212.433.WNYC and discuss how you tweaked your return. And, of course, all comments can be anonymous!

It's a vacation week for NYC public schools, so we open the phones for teachers on what they expect from the very new Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott, and what they learned during the very short tenure of Cathie Black. Walcott delivered a speech this past weekend saying:

The conversation we hear is about the poor and the wealthy; charter schools versus district schools; and who is to blame for the failures of our education system. People on both sides of this debate have been guilty of contributing to the current polarized atmosphere. That poisonous debate is hurting our children. And they don’t have time to wait for us to grow up.

Will you take Walcott up on his offer? What will help the "polarized debate"? What do you make of the differences between Walcott and Black? Let us know!

Listeners: The average price of gas in the tri-state area is approaching $4 a gallon. How are gas prices affecting your behavior? Call us up or comment here!

Do you read a paper in another language? Listen to a non-English radio station? Or read an English paper published in a non-English-speaking country? Tell us what you're reading, what you're hearing, and what the foreign-language press is focusing on. Call in or post in the comments! You can also tweet us @brianlehrer -- use the hashtag #nonenglishnews

Listeners: Wherever you are on the political spectrum, do you feel like your leaders sold you out? Or are you happy with their leadership? Give us a call or comment here!

Listeners: Did you attend any religious services this weekend? What was the message from your religious leaders? What was on the minds of your fellow attendees? Give us a call or comment here!

The number of mixed race kids has risen by 50% in past 10 years. Interracial relationships are also on the rise. Terry Zealand and Faye Zealand, co-founders of the AIDS Resource Foundation for Children, discuss their interracial relationship and how things have changed since they got together in the 60's. 

Listeners: Did you grow up as a mixed race child? Are you a parent of a mixed race child? Any surprises about being mixed race? Source of pride? Identity confusion? Call us up and tell us about your experience!

Pamela Wheaton, editor of Inside Schools, discusses Bloomberg's choice of Dennis Walcott for NYC schools chancellor.

Listeners: Call us up and tell us what you think of Mayor Bloomberg's pick. Or comment here!