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Shows From 2008 May

Salt May 14, 2008

Originally aired on Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

For our final show of the semester, we digest the subject of salt. Rina Palta explores what happens when a person is accused of using too much salt on cable TV. Laurie Burkitt reports on the dangers of eating too much or not enough salt. Cynthia Dizikes reports on the growing industry of gourmet salt. David Gelles takes us on a tour of the store devoted to salty dogs, pirates that is. And Andi McDaniel reports on desalination plants.

 
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Blood May 8, 2008

Originally aired on Thursday, May 8th, 2008

This week, we investigate blood. Abbie Swanson interviews a man who makes fake blood, Robert Lewis talks with Mormons about bloodlines, Andi McDaniel brings us stories about menstruation, and Cynthia Dizikes explores making the choice between a blood relative and justice.

 
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