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The Death Penalty in America: Is It Time for a Change?

Executions are on hold in America until the US Supreme Court decides whether lethal injection is cruel and unusual punishment.  Is it time for the states to review the death penalty process from arrest to conviction?  Also, devastating floods in Mexico's state of Tabasco and Venezuela's exceptional program for training children in music.

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By Warren Olney • Nov 2, 2007 • 1h 0m Listen

Executions are on hold in America until the US Supreme Court decides whether lethal injection is cruel and unusual punishment. Is it time for the states to review the death penalty process from arrest to conviction? We hear about wrongful convictions, victims' rights, and issues of fairness and safety. Also, devastating floods in Mexico's state of Tabasco, and Venezuela has President Hugo Chavez. It also has one of the world's great programs for training children in music.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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