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The Big Broadcast: Nov. 25, 2012

November 25, 2012
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  • 07:00 p.m. Johnny Dollar
    12/12-13/55 Lansing Fraud Matter 1-2 (Sus.) (CBS) (27:14)
  • 07:30 p.m. Dragnet
    11/23/50 #076 Big Betty (NBC) (25:50)  
  • 08:00 p.m. Gunsmoke
    03/13/54 #099 Confederate Money (Sus.) (CBS) (24:34) 
  • 08:30 p.m. Jack Benny
    12/26/43 Christmas at Jack's (Grape Nuts Flakes) (NBC) (29:16)
  • 09:00 p.m. Archie
    12/13/47 Christmas Shopping (Swift) (NBC) (29:40) 
  • 09:30 p.m. Tales of the Texas Rangers
    12/24/50 Christmas Present (Sus.) (NBC) (29:46)
  • 10:00 p.m. Lux Radio Theater
    12/20/48 Miracle on 34th Street (Lux) (CBS) (59:50)

Arts & Culture

NPR

Book News: Lydia Davis Wins Man Booker International Prize

Also: Amazon to begin publishing fan fiction; Paul Ryan and Elizabeth Warren are writing books; Keith Richards' exorbitant library fines.

Food

NPR

In Raw Milk Case, Activists See Food Freedom On Trial

Activists say the case against Wisconsin dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger is about raw milk — and much more. His supporters have turned the case into a rallying cry for personal food freedom and the rights of farmers and consumers to enter into private contracts without government intervention.

Politics

WAMU 88.5

Transportation Secretary Nominee Anthony Foxx Prioritizes Transportation Projects

In a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Nominee Anthony Foxx advocated for more infrastructure projects to spur economic growth.

Technology

NPR

How That 'Nigerian Email Scam' Got Started

You've probably seen it in your inbox before: Someone who claims to have come into a fortune needs your help. You can share in the profits — if you send along a deposit or your bank account number. Boston Globe correspondent Finn Brunton talks about the history of the "Nigerian prince" or "419" scam, which actually got its start long before email.

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