February 17, 2001

Weekly Edition
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An index of this week's stories:

Orangeburg Massacre (14.4 | 28.8) - On February 1968, police and law enforcement agents shot down a bunch of college students because they were gathered on their campus to protest local conditions and because they were black. - 12:45

Oz (14.4 | 28.8) - NPR's Madeline Brand takes a look at a new CD inspired by the HBO prison drama Oz. The show made a name for itself by portraying a realistic view of prison life. The rap and hip-hop songs on Oz, the Soundtrack have many of the same graphic themes. - 7:30

Chunhyang (14.4 | 28.8) - Howie Movshovitz of Colorado Public Radio takes a look at the first film by Korean director Im Kwon Taek to be released in America. Chunhyang is based on one of the oldest Korean legends, and is portrayed in pansori, an ancient type of Korean storytelling. - 6:12

Nashville Bob (14.4 | 28.8) - Bob Garfield attempts to write a hit country song while in Nashville, Tennessee. - 12:30

Mardi Gras (14.4 | 28.8) - Scott Simon speaks with John Sinclair about the music he plays for Mardi Gras. - 7:30

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