Media Minutes for December 19, 2008
Producer: Stevie Converse & Candace Clement
Length: 5:02

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National Public Radio plans to cut 7 percent of its work force and cancel two shows that helped fill the gaps in diverse programming. And 2008 reminds us why grassroots activism is so important.

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