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Gates' Arrest Debate Underscores Racial Divides

Gates' Arrest Debate Underscores Racial Divides

The arrest of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has sparked a debate about racial profiling and the state of race relations in America. President Obama was the latest to weigh in on the incident, saying the police department "acted stupidly." WBUR's Delores Handy spoke with Reverend Bruce Wall, senior pastor at Global Ministries Christian Church in Boston, about the arrest and its implications.

Audio|Thu, 23 Jul 2009
|domestic violencefound at16:08, 6:54

“…One of the many repercussions from the recession is a rise in domestic violence. . Nationally three out of four shelters reporting an increase in women seeking help. In Massachusetts sexual assault and domestic violence programs are seen an increase in demand anywhere from 30% to 100%. And the cases are more violent. Despite the growing number of women seeking help there are still many victims in the shadows male victims. Research shows women assault their partners nearly as often as men. Professor Mary Strauss is the co founder of the Family Research Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire. He's done extensive research on domestic violence against men and but he says in general we don't hear much about it. …”

“…as it looked to close a multi billion dollar state budget gap. Governor Deval Patrick has proposed reinstating at least part of the funding to cover non citizens that are reduced level. WB yours BM Abbas this …”

Charges Against Gates Dropped, But Professor Wants Apology

Charges Against Gates Dropped, But Professor Wants Apology

Prosecutors have dropped disorderly conduct charges against Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. But that might not quiet the controversy surrounding police treatment of Gates, one of the nation's pre-eminent African-American scholars. WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports.

Audio|Wed, 22 Jul 2009
|cambridge police departmentfound at0:49, 1:17

“…The story about a famous black professor being arrested by a white police officer liberal Cambridge. Has become a flash point in the debate about post Obama race relations. Here's gates an expert on race accusing someone of racism. So perhaps it's not surprising that the Cambridge police department was seeking to drop the criminal charges yesterday six days after the arrest. …”

“…Kelly downs is a spokeswoman for the Cambridge police department. . …”

Globe Union Approves $10 Million In Cuts, Ends Months Of Negotiations

Globe Union Approves $10 Million In Cuts, Ends Months Of Negotiations

The Boston Globe's largest union voted overwhelmingly to approve a new contract Monday. The $10 million in concessions will help keep the Globe afloat, as it looks for potential buyers. WBUR's Curt Nickisch reports.

Audio|Tue, 21 Jul 2009
|governor deval patrickfound at6:35, 0:19

“…thanks for speaking with us. Marty Barrett is the editor of the Boston Globe. . Beacon Hill lawmakers have yet to override any of governor Deval Patrick's 150 million dollars in budget vetoes. Despite promising to do so. Especially in the case of the four million dollar cut in …”

“…are stepping up their free offerings this summer. -- The Boston Globe's largest union voted overwhelmingly. To approve a new contract yesterday. Accepting ten million dollars in pay and benefit cuts. Union members narrowly …”

Globe Union To Vote On New Contract

Globe Union To Vote On New Contract

The largest union at the Boston Globe will vote on a new contract with the paper's owners, The New York Times Co., to cut $10 million in wages and benefits. WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov reports.

Audio|Mon, 20 Jul 2009
|high schoolfound at13:35, 2:07

“…has resigned. -- it's just as the mayor is touting the city's golf courses. . Boston Globe is in the middle of the weeklong series about the lack of support for high school athletes and Menino is hoping that more students. Take up golf to take advantage of college scholarships. He blames the city's athletic …”

“…in the previous contract. And it eliminates the company's contributions to 401K retirement plans. . Eliminates the lifetime job guarantees for 170 guild members that freezes pensions. But with some union members are going to vote no …”

Mass. Labor Pools May Be Crowded, But They're Not Always Deep

Mass. Labor Pools May Be Crowded, But They're Not Always Deep

Even with 8.6 percent unemployment, some Massachusetts employers still can't fill job openings, primarily in high-tech fields. WBUR's Curt Nickisch talks with frustrated employers about areas in which Massachusetts workers can't do the job and examines efforts to better train the state's workforce.

Audio|Fri, 17 Jul 2009
|the beatlesfound at23:32, 1:45

“…the plants to locations. Where we take off and that's at least The Beatles that way -- they release that there are some living triple a straight they'll leave their pots. -- By tomorrow about a quarter million gallery some of Beatles will have been released in parts of the Blue Hills and Milton Keynes and Hyde Park. You wonder whether The Beatles could eventually run amok and become their own type of invasive species. Well conservation officials say -- ranching has been tried successfully elsewhere in the state. They say once The Beatles had eaten most of the purple loose strife they lose their food source and die off. And then nature is back in …”

“…does a few tests and asked if you want to see an infectious disease doctor. Sounds pretty good until you remember that aching back ask for an MRI and she says no go home and rest. …”

Gov. Patrick Rolls Out Ambitious Charter School Plan

Gov. Patrick Rolls Out Ambitious Charter School Plan

Gov. Deval Patrick outlines a plan Thursday that would nearly double the number of charter school seats allowed in the state's worst school districts, a policy that represents a dramatic departure for the governor. WBUR's Deborah Becker talks to state Education Secretary Paul Reville about the policy shift.

Audio|Thu, 16 Jul 2009
|governor deval patrickfound at0:20, 1:34

“…that grow so fast it's called mile a minute lead the first Governor Deval Patrick is expected to unveil a new education reform package today. That calls for a dramatic increase in the number of Charter Schools seats allowed in low performing school districts. The governor will outline the plan at a press conference in Boston today with federal education secretary Arnie Duncan and state education secretary Paul reveled. And secretary reveled joins us now to talk about this -- good morning secretary. Editor that in January Governor Patrick outlined a plan for more Charter Schools and underperforming school districts that this proposal today in this legislation goes even further. And would create what about 27000 new Charter Schools -- in about thirty low performing school districts across the state why this dramatic expansion. …”

“…districts were to lose funding went traditional public school students go to Charter Schools. . How do you address those concerns in this legislation. …”

NTSB Faults T Safety Systems In Deadly Trolley Crash

NTSB Faults T Safety Systems In Deadly Trolley Crash

Operator error and the lack of automated safety systems caused a May 2008 crash on the MBTA Green Line in Newton, according to official findings from the National Transportation Safety Board. WBUR's Meghna Chakrabarti reports.

Audio|Wed, 15 Jul 2009
|sleep apneafound at4:43, 4:12

“…that green line trolley may have had an undiagnosed. Sleep disorder called sleep apnea. . For more on the disorder we're joined this morning by doctor -- tool malhotra he's the medical director at Brigham and women's sleep disorders program. And an associate professor at Harvard Medical School good morning doctor and thanks for speaking -- us. Tell us exactly what sleep apnea is -- how common it is. …”

“…condition. The findings are not conclusive but NTSB board members see that sleep apnea has played a significant role in four other recent crashes across the country. The board considers operator fatigue a serious problem. So …”

Threat Of Zoo Closures Trigger Political Stampede

Threat Of Zoo Closures Trigger Political Stampede

A major brouhaha over zoos spilled over onto Beacon Hill Monday, as lawmakers scrambled to respond to claims from Zoo New England that a $4 million budget cut could force the shutdown of two local zoos. Meghna Chakrabarti reports.

Audio|Tue, 14 Jul 2009
|governor deval patrickfound at0:50, 6:59

“…After suffering the outrage and indignation of colleagues and constituents. Governor Deval Patrick has a roaring defense for his these New England Vito. He says almost every state program has been asked to make difficult …”

“…pharmacists who -- patience when their doctors agree to switch to cheaper generic drugs. . Doctor's visit nursing homes to help avoid repeat hospitalizations. Spec says these salaries and additional expenses come back in savings. …”

Anti-Violence Programs Slashed In New Mass. Budget

Anti-Violence Programs Slashed In New Mass. Budget

The recently passed state budget has hundreds of social programs scrambling to address steep reductions in funding. WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov reports on one youth violence reduction effort that has seen its funding cut in half.

Audio|Mon, 13 Jul 2009
|gang violencefound at0:43, 2:00

“…What does organic farming have to do with gang violence prevention of playing. -- And now comes a hole at the fertilized. The fertilizers given the plant nutrients that are ropes. Clinton growth. Seventeen year old del -- is from Roxbury today he's on an organic farm planting squash. Next to him in the muddy field not far from downtown Boston is eighteen …”

“…The Shannon grants were created in 2005. In response to escalating gang violence in the state. Last year the legislature allotted thirteen million dollars to eighteen cities for two pronged strategy. Some of the money …”

New House Speaker Candid On Current, Future Challenges

New House Speaker Candid On Current, Future Challenges

WBUR's Bob Oakes talks with House Speaker Robert DeLeo about his first six months in the post, how the recession and state budget struggle have pushed most other issues off the agenda, and his expectations on additional financial pressure that could be coming soon.

Audio|Fri, 10 Jul 2009
|deval patrickfound at9:53, 8:32

“…elections. Laws. But it's way too early to predict that even with Deval Patrick's terrible poll numbers that the incumbent democratic governor and overwhelmingly democratic state. Will lose. So I don't want my hopes up. Honda and I don't know about a lot of Republicans are almost giddy right now what I know but I also remember when Mitt Romney was against it -- the from the Senate Romney was ahead in the polls. We don't refer to -- now is the …”

“…talk about all of this and the field are our political analyst Democrat campaign good morning -- good see you again nice to see you about and Republican Todd donkey -- good morning nice to see …”