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BET Struggles to Relate with Black Viewers
The Black Entertainment Television Network was created to bring authentic representations of African-Americans to cable television. After a couple of decades, however, it finds itself under intense criticism for pandering to the lowest possible tastes. A lot of African-Americans have given up on BET and are turning to other channels that have black shows.
Quake Rescue Operations Widespread in China
Officials in China have warned that the death toll from this week's devastating earthquake could hit 50,000. State media say that all 58 counties and townships damaged by Monday's quake have been reached. Host Renee Montagne talks about rescue operations with NPR's Louisa Lim, who is in a hard-hit area about 50 miles from the provincial capital of Chengdu.
ALL THINGS CONSIDERED
Letters: Earthquake Coverage
Michele Norris reads from listeners' e-mails. We've been inundated with responses to our coverage of the earthquake in China's Sichuan province.
Yao Ming: Olympics Have Changed
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is playing basketball for his native China this summer at the Olympic Games in Beijing. Yao discusses the earthquake that has devastated southwest China, the popularity of basketball among the Chinese and his view of politics surrounding the Olympic Games.
BET Struggles to Relate with Black Viewers
The Black Entertainment Television Network was created to bring authentic representations of African-Americans to cable television. After a couple of decades, however, it finds itself under intense criticism for pandering to the lowest possible tastes. A lot of African-Americans have given up on BET and are turning to other channels that have black shows.
Quake Rescue Operations Widespread in China
Officials in China have warned that the death toll from this week's devastating earthquake could hit 50,000. State media say that all 58 counties and townships damaged by Monday's quake have been reached. Host Renee Montagne talks about rescue operations with NPR's Louisa Lim, who is in a hard-hit area about 50 miles from the provincial capital of Chengdu.
ALL THINGS CONSIDERED
Letters: Earthquake Coverage
Michele Norris reads from listeners' e-mails. We've been inundated with responses to our coverage of the earthquake in China's Sichuan province.
Yao Ming: Olympics Have Changed
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is playing basketball for his native China this summer at the Olympic Games in Beijing. Yao discusses the earthquake that has devastated southwest China, the popularity of basketball among the Chinese and his view of politics surrounding the Olympic Games.
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