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12/06/2011

As another national economic advisor leaves the White House, Presenter Adam Brookes examines the nation's finances and what hope remains for President Obama's economic plans.

It's looking to be a tough summer for the White House. Presenter Adam Brookes talks to Jared Bernstein, who recently resigned as economic advisor to Vice President Joe Biden, about what hope remains for the Obama Administration's financial plans for the country.

Lean & Hungry Theater, a Washington D.C. drama company is about to kick off a new production of A Midsummer Nights Dream- a radio version complete with Midwestern accents and flashy sound effects. Americana listens in.

And what summer would be complete without the beach? Hawaiian musician Jake Shimabukuro demonstrates his famous ukulele mastery from the sandy Pacific island's shores.

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Sun 12 Jun 2011 19:15
91热爆 Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Leslie Jones and his Orchestra of London

    Melody Fair

    • the Golden Age of Light Music: Magical Melodies.
    • Dynamic Entertainment.
    • B003VTD2GQ.

  • Eddie Cochran

    Summertime Blues

    • Summertime Blues.
    • Remember.
    • B0011XOV3M.

  • Allan Sherman

    Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah (A Letter From Camp)

    • My Son, The Folk Singer.
    • Rhino/WEA.
    • B003SWFLYM.

  • Jake Shimabukuro

    Go for Broke

    • Peace Love Ukulele.
    • Mailboat Records.
    • B00477HOUG.

Broadcast

  • Sun 12 Jun 2011 19:15
    91热爆 Radio 4