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Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009
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Listen to Wednesday's show · Jan. 14, 2009
Unemployed Without Benefits: A Couple's Struggle
Barbara and Gary Ratner, who live in Atlanta, aren't eligible for unemployment assistance, so they're seeking creative ways to make ends meet. The couple — in their 60s — have drawn $10,000 out of retirement and are considering dropping their health insurance. ()
Word Score! Scrabulous Returns As Lexulous
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The new version of the online game won't cut it for the purists, says Scrabble guru Stefan Fatsis. ()
A Bridge Project Built To Span Theatrical Worlds
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Director Sam Mendes leads an ambitious effort to bring together British and American theater. ()
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