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4 outgoing links Cargo Sweeping: The Great Lakes Dirty Little Secret (Oct. 8, 2008)
Post Date: Oct 08, 2008 9:00 a.m.
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In the wake of the US Coast Guard’s decision to continue the practice of cargo sweeping on the Great Lakes, Mark and Krystyn examine the issue that has plagued the Lakes for over a century. Mark also speaks with Alex Roslin, freelance journalist with the CBC, who was one of the first to break the story.
Music on this week’s program:
"The Birds" Dawn Blthe & Dave Clark
"Witness" Peter Moller
"Gold in Them Hills" Joe Lapinski
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