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March 17, 2009

44:21

Acrassicauda: Heavy Metal Hardship In Baghdad

The Iraqi heavy-metal band Acrassicauda had problems playing their music under Saddam Hussein, but they didn't get death threats until after the American invasion. Two band members — and the filmmaker who made a documentary about them — talk with Fresh Air's Terry Gross.

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Suroosh Alvi
Faisal Talal
Marwan Reyad

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March 16, 2009

50:33

Of Bailouts And Bonuses: Scrutinizing AIG Spending

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gretchen Morgenson discusses the latest news in bailouts and banking — including the recent revelation that insurance giant AIG plans to pay $450 million in executive bonuses.

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Gretchen Morgenson

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March 12, 2009

44:10

Idris Elba: From Street Boss To 'Office' Politics

Actor Idris Elba is best known for his portrayal of a drug dealer on HBO's The Wire, but he will play a very different role as Michael's boss on NBC's The Office.

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Idris Elba

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Terry Gross

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Acrassicauda: Heavy Metal Hardship In Baghdad

Of Bailouts And Bonuses: Scrutinizing AIG Spending

Idris Elba: From Street Boss To 'Office' Politics

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