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NPR Replay: Better Living through Classifieds

Tuesday

Opinion

Nothing Good on TV? Try the Local Paper

In the small towns of Franklin County, New York, people look to a local weekly paper for more than the news. For shopaholics, the Franklin County Free Trader is the place to go. Our commentator describes the ins and outs of a town's classifieds.

Nothing Good on TV? Try the Local Paper

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Monday

A Day in the Life of Craig's List

In 2001 Craigslist was ranked among the world's 125 busiest sites with over 75 million page hits per month. Now it's also the subject of a new movie. Hear producer and director Michael Ferris Gibson talk about his observations in perusing the site.

A Day in the Life of Craig's List

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Monday

The War Against Online Ads

Employers are finding it cheap and efficient to find workers through online ads. This shift spells trouble for the newspaper industry, which derives a major chunk of revenues from classifieds. NPR's Jim Zarroli looks at the war being fought over classified ads.

The War Against Online Ads

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Thursday