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How can Atlanta spur economic growth?
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Mar 5, 2012
Kai Ryssdal tours the new international terminal at Atlanta's airport and talks with Mayor Kasim Reed about how the $1.4 billion project can help the city bounce back to its boomtown days.
Emory students look to the uncertain future
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Mar 5, 2012
Soon-to-be graduates from Emory University in Atlanta discuss the four years they spent studying alongside a lousy economy, what they've learned since the financial crisis, and plans after graduation.
From middle class to working poor
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Mar 5, 2012
Steve and Suellen Daniels never imagined that in their mid-50s they would struggle this much.
Finding faith in the Athens, Ga. economy
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Mar 5, 2012
Father Anthony Salzman discusses how his parish is doing and whether he sees any signs of economic recovery.
'The Lorax' preaches to a new generation
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Mar 12, 2012
A film adaptation of the 1971 children's book is soon to hit movie screens. But to many, its 40-year-old environmental messaging that needs a reboot.
Louisiana film investment could win Ocscar gold
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Feb 24, 2012
Like most states, Louisiana wants to capture some of Hollywood's production business. An Oscar-nominated film from Shreveport may provide the ticket.
The 'Election' that changed history
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Feb 23, 2012
More than a cultural touchstone, for Nebraskans, the movie "Election" foreshadowed a path many took.
Class of 1986, 'Bueller... Bueller?'
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Feb 22, 2012
The year: 1986. The place: Glenbrook North High School. The people: real-life classmates of Ferris Bueller. So, how did their lives turn out?
Ferris Bueller, 25 years later
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Feb 21, 2012
Movies can help set our expectations for how life may turn out. So, how did life turn out for the graduates of Ferris Bueller's high school, the real one?
Rust Belt rolls dice and builds new casinos
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Feb 20, 2012
Pennsylvania, Michigan and Illinois are on board with casinos, hoping to drive tourism to down-on-their-luck communities. Now Ohio is getting into the game.











