Media Minutes for August 1, 2008
Producer: Stevie Converse and Candace Clement
Length: 5:02

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The FCC has approved the merger of XM and Sirius satellite radio companies. And Hip Hop artist Nas joined protesters outside Fox News in New York, calling for the network to end its pattern of racist attacks against Black Americans.

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