Friday, March 31, 2006

Explainer: Burning Cocaine
More than a ton of cocaine seized in Kenya in 2004 is still awaiting disposal. Officials there plan to burn the drugs. Andy Bowers offers this "Explainer" about what's involved in burning that much coke. Listen to the segment.

Summary Judgment: Two Sequels and Slither
What are critics are saying about the weekend's movie releases? Films on tap are Basic Instinct 2, Ice Age: The Meltdown, and the slimy horror film Slither. Listen to the segment.

Thursday, March 30, 2006

Jurisprudence: Jury Holds Moussaoui's Fate
The fate of convicted al-Qaida conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui is now in the hands of a jury that will decide whether he deserves the death penalty. Some court observers believe the strongest prosecution testimony came from Moussaoui himself. Alex Chadwick speaks with Dahlia Lithwick about the case. Listen to the segment.

Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Ad Report Card: Gatorade, Powerade Feud
Gatorade and Powerade are battling for the hearts of sports-drink fans with television ad campaigns. But one Powerade ad, which touted that drink's lower calorie count, drew a lawsuit from Pepsi, Gatorade's parent company. Coke is the company behind Powerade. Seth Stevenson reports on the dispute. Listen to the segment.

Tuesday, March 28, 2006