March 17, 2001

Weekly Edition
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An index of this week's stories:

What is Race? (14.4 | 28.8) - Host Madeleine Brand speaks with Dr. Bill Fry, a demographer and a faculty member of the University of Michigan's Population Studies Center to discuss the new multi-race categories, whether they will impact affirmative action, and how the definition of race has changed. - 6:00

Algebra (14.4 | 28.8) - This year, for the first time, all California 8th graders are required to take algebra. As NPR's Mandalit Del Barco reports, the move is part of a national trend toward having younger students study the subject, which is considered a "gatekeeper" course for access to higher education. - 6:55

Ciardi (14.4 | 28.8) - Gives the origins of the words: foible, fate, clew, and clue. - 2:50

Napster Rap (14.4 | 28.8) - An excerpt from Napster Rap by singer Eric Schwartz. His music is available via Napster, and through his website . - 2:30

Bush Preview (14.4 | 28.8) - NPR's new White House Correspondent Don Gonyea joins Frank to talk about what lies ahead for President George W. Bush over the next few months. - 5:20

2-way Don Gonyea (14.4 | 28.8) - Weekly Edition Host Laurie Howell speaks with NPR's White House Correspondent Don Gonyea about his adjustment to the Washington, DC area from Detroit.

KUNC (14.4 | 28.8) -Host Lisa Simeone talks with KUNC station manager Neil Best about the recent sale of the public radio station in Greeley, Colorado. The University of Northern Colorado sold the station to the "friends of KUNC" after a battle for control with Colorado Public Radio, based in Denver. - 5:00

The Connection (14.4 | 28.8) - NPR's Rick Karr reports on the fight between Boston public radio station WBUR and the former host and former senior producer of the popular morning talk show, The Connection. They have had a disagreement over ownership of the show. - 7:30

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