Episode 6.4: Schools, Dropouts, and Liberian Radio
Posted in Season 6 March 26th, 2007On this week’s show: Masumi Hayashi-Smith gets a closer look at what’s in store for the West Broadway Elementary School; Victoria Chao gets the inside scoop on WRNI’s pilot episode of a new Liberian radio show; and WBRU’s Abe Lubetkin investigates possible changes in the state’s policy on high school dropouts. Plus, Will Bostwick delivers a roundup of last week’s news. Hosted and produced by Chris Gang.
Music featured in this week’s show: “Disco Sheets” by Wolf Parade, “Bros” by Panda Bear, and “Complete, or Completing” by Annuals.
Off the Beat will return on Monday, April 9th — but in the meantime, send us your comments and questions! Leave a comment here, or email offthebeat [at] bsrlive.com
Clarification to the news roundup: the Sudan divestment legislation has passed in the RI Senate but will not take effect until approved by the House.
April 7th, 2007 at 11:01 am
Victoria Chao’s report on the Liberian radio program is wonderful. It is thought provoking, important, and most timely for all. It was a pleasure to hear the report.
Cheers,
ZT