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A Surprise-Filled Night at the Emmy Awards

TV Critic David Bianculli reviews last night's Emmy Award ceremonies. He's got some questions for the Academy's decision-making.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, September 9, 1996: Interview with Donald Barlett and James Steele; Commentary on the Emmy Awards; Interview with Merald "Bubba" Knight.
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How Foreign Trade Policies Cost U.S. Jobs

Pulitzer Prize winning Philadelphia Inquirer reporters Donald Barlett and James Steele. "Barlett and Steele" as they are often referred to in Philly, are writing a new ten part series in the Inquirer titled "Who Stole the Dream?" Barlett and Steele say American public policy is largely to blame for why many American jobs have been sent overseas. Barlett and Steele will publish these stories in book form later this year.

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A Pip on Supporting Gladys Knight

Merald "Bubba" Knight is a founding member of Gladys Knight and the Pips. He is Gladys' brother. Terry talked with Bubba about his years as one of the Pips -- one of the longest established soul vocal groups, spanning four decades.

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