May 29, 2008 
North America, Politics , Vote 2008
Hillary's last stand (except she won't admit it)
By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Mary Harris, Sitara Nieves, Bruce Reznick
North America, Culture, Arts and Entertainment , The White House, Books, Magazines and Literature, Politics
McClellan's dissent: Former White House spokesman breaks code of conduct in memoir
By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Chelsea Merz
North America, Politics , Environment, Science , Climate Change
Miami considers free public transit. What would get you out of your car?
By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji
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North America, International , Business and Economy , Oil, National , Crime and Law Enforcement
'Grease' is the word: Used-oil thefts rise along with food prices
By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Leo Duran, Noel King
Producer's Notes:
Detective Larry Findley didn't want to be on the radio. But the gumshoe's desire to educate people about grease theft trumped his suspicion of what he calls "media types."
The demand for grease (used cooking oil) is at an all-time high. That's due in part to the popularity of biofuels, which can be made at home using conversion kits. Two years ago, a pound of grease went for 11 cents, now it's 33.
Larry travels across the Midwest and South, tracking thieves who are ripping off his employer, Griffin Industries. Using trucks with suction hoses or plain old pickle barrels, thieves are a thorn in the side of renderers like Griffin that recycle restaurant grease legally.
And while it may seem humorous, make no mistake: Larry Findley is a real detective. His informants wear wires, he stakes out restaurant parking lots and he's tailed a family that has been stealing grease for
Asia, Society, Anthropology, International
Monarchy downgrade in Nepal: Life off of the throne
By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Chelsea Merz
The Nepalese government declared its country a republic Wednesday, abolishing its once revered monarchy. The Takeaway looks at what could happen to the royals as they join the common folk.
The show is a co-production of WNYC Radio and Public Radio International,
in collaboration with The BBC World Service, New York Times Radio and WGBH Boston.
