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Listen to Saturday's show · Sept. 6, 2008

Gangster Reveals Mexican Mafia Secrets

Rene Enriquez was once a leader in the Mexican mafia. He killed for the gang and ordered the deaths of many men and women. But after reaching the pinnacle of prison-gang life, he decided to leave and share information with the police.

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Saturday's Stories and Music

A.R. Rahman; 'Thirakkaatha [From en Swasa Kaatrea]'
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Artist:
A.R. Rahman
Composer:
Rahman/Vairamuthu
CD Title:
Introducing A.R. Rahman: Original Soundtracks From the Musical Genius of Indian Cinema
Label:
Times Square
Catalog Number:
9053
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- CD: Introducing A.R. Rahman: Original Soundtracks From the Musical Genius of Indian Cinema
- Artist: A.R. Rahman
- Label: Times Square
- Released: 2006
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World Bhutto's Widower Elected President In Pakistan

Floratone; 'Floratone'
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Artist:
Floratone
Composer:
Chamberlain/Frisell
CD Title:
Floratone
Label:
Blue Note
Catalog Number:
938792
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- "Floratone"
- CD: Floratone
- Artist: Floratone
- Label: Blue Note
- Released: 2007
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Floratone; 'Frontiers'
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Artist:
Floratone
Composer:
Chamberlain/Frisell/Martine/Townsend/Krauss
CD Title:
Floratone
Label:
Blue Note
Catalog Number:
938792
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- Artist: Floratone
- Label: Blue Note
- Released: 2007
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Son de La Frontera; 'Buleria del Corazón [Bulería]'
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Artist:
Son de La Frontera
Composer:
Rodriguez/Zambrana
CD Title:
Son de La Frontera
Label:
World Village
Catalog Number:
468059
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- Label: World Village
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The Strokes; 'Modern Age'
Modern Age
Artist:
The Strokes
Composer:
Casablancas
CD Title:
Is This It
Label:
BMG International
Catalog Number:
68045
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- CD: Is This It
- Artist: The Strokes
- Label: BMG International
- Released: 2001
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Dead Prez; 'D.O.P.E. (Drugs Oppress People Everyday)'
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Artist:
Dead Prez
Composer:
Galvin/Alford
CD Title:
Slam
Label:
Sony
Catalog Number:
8132272
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- Artist: Original Soundtrack
- Label: Sony
- Released: 1998
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Commentary The Homefront Essay

LEO KOTTKE; 'MONA RAY'
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Artist:
LEO KOTTKE
Composer:
Kottke
CD Title:
THE LEO KOTTKE ANTHOLOGY
Label:
Rhino
Catalog Number:
R2 72585/72438
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers; 'American Girl'
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Artist:
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Composer:
Petty
CD Title:
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Label:
Warner Bros.
Catalog Number:
78177
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- Artist: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
- Label: Warner Bros.
- Released: 1976
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The Dirty Dozen Brass Band; 'Dead Dog in the Street'
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Artist:
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Composer:
Joseph/Lewis/Harris
CD Title:
Buck Jump
Label:
Mammoth
Catalog Number:
980195
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- Artist: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
- Label: Mammoth
- Released: 1999
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September 6 · Behind bars, Rene Enriquez boosted the power of a deadly gang on the streets of California. He rose to the top of the Mexican Mafia. And then, he turned against it.