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On this edition of Beat the Press: Oprah Winfrey ends her show after 25 years; Sarah Palin's book tour; a WCVB investigative report uses video shot by an animal rights group; and The Hartford Courant faces plagiarism charges. This week's panelists are Joe Sciacca of the Boston Herald, television commentator Callie Crossley, Adam Reilly of The Boston Phoenix and Kara Miller of The MetroWest Daily News.
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Melissa's Bill rejected
Last night, the Massachusetts Senate defeated Melissa's Bill, which would have automatically given criminals convicted of a 3rd felony the maximum sentence for the crime. The bill is named after Melissa Gosule, a 27 year-old school teacher who was killed 10 years ago when her car broke down and she accepted a ride from a stranger who raped and murdered her. Her killer, Michael Gentile, had 27 convictions on his record prior to killing Gosule.
US Senate candidate Jack E. Robinson
Jack E. Robinson III is the second Republican candidate running for Ted Kennedy’s vacant Senate seat. This is Robinson's second run for the US Senate. In 2000, he unsuccessfully challenged the late Senator Ted Kennedy, capturing only 13 % of the vote. Now, Robinson claims his experience as a businessman and a lawyer make him a unique problem-solver who is qualified to tackle the issues facing Washington like taxes, the economy, and health care.
Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin and his new book, 100 Heartbeats
Jeff Corwin is the host of The Jeff Corwin Experience, which airs on the Animal Planet cable channel. On his show, Corwin offers viewers a unique look into the animal kingdom. Now, Corwin is on a quest to save the planet’s most endangered species. His new book, 100 Heartbeats, focuses on the few species that have joined the “100 heartbeats club,” a phrase describing animal populations with 100 or fewer living in the wild.
Greater Boston Extra: Remembering Jeanne-Claude, 1935-2009
Artist Jeanne-Claude died November 18 at age 74. She and her husband Christo were well-known for their large-scale art projects, including the Central Park Gates. Jared Bowen spoke with the couple last year when they were honored by Harvard Law School's program on negotiation.
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