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Gang violence is mostly a big city problem. But in parts of the rural Northwest, police are grappling with gang rivalries, graffiti and even drive-by shootings. And it’s not just in the small towns. Gang members are frequenting public recreation lands: boat launches, fishing holes, hunting areas. This week we’re taking a look at what police say is a resurgence of gang activity - especially in rural areas.

Over 2 million youth, ages 12-17, have a substance use disorder. And, fewer than one percent of these young teenagers get the treatment they need. Teenagers coming out of rehabilitation have no where safe to go and more post treatment programs are needed. The state of Massachussetts is leading the national surge in recovery schools - voluntary, safe and sober public schools for students recovering from addiction to continue their education. This three-part series examines teen addiction to illicit and prescription drugs, and profiles recovery schools.

The Aliens, a new radio play 6-part series. Produced by Barika, The Aliens looks at the intertwining lives of six twenty to thirty-somethings in today’s global society. As their stories unfold, and worlds collide, each character is forced to examine the various boundaries that exist between them (both geographic and psychological). Centered around the expat couple, Lily and Tariq. Lily, a 29-year-old marketing executive, whose mother is African-American and whose father is Caucasian of German decent, has a problem identifying with her mother's heritage and tries to stay away from controversial topics. Tariq, an early thirty-something artist, whose family is from Afghanistan, wishes Lily would embrace her African-American heritage and is unnerved by Lily's pressure to get married. As the plot unfolds the domino effect of choices and events effect the rest of the "alien" characters including the "Humanitarian" Noach, a Dutch aid worker in Afghanistan; Alejandro, "the immigrant" from Mexico living in New York City; Thayne, a British "drifter" traveling in Costa Rica; Dingane, the South African "government worker"; and Dingane's sister Thandiwe, a Columbia University medical student.

TurnStyle's weekly look inside one of the stories on turnstylenews.com. Featuring a two-way between the reporter and host, interview clips, and fun bonus material.

April 2011 marks one year since the Gulf oil spill which changed lives all along the Alabama coast. Alabama Public Radio News Director Pat Duggins presents a five part series looking ahead to the long term impact of the accident on seaside businesses and homeowners.

On "The Treatment," film critic Elvis Mitchell talks to the most influential and innovative forces creating movies and popular art and entertainment today.

GATINORAMA opens its mic to guests and public affairs topics in Gatineau (Québec). What's important is that guests have a clear narrative about issues of public concern. :: GATINORAMA ouvre son micro à des invités et/ou des sujets d’affaires publiques gatinois. Ce qui importe, c’est que les invités aient un discours articulé à propos d’un de nos enjeux communs.

Short radio works inspired by three items purchased at a dollar store in downtown Chicago: a mug with a feisty message, an old-school bicycle bell and wooden mousetraps.

Sound & Echoes is a radio and web based project that uses music to explore the cultures, communities and character of cities across the country.

Just in time for National Poetry Month, Chicago Public Media (WBEZ-Chicago) is thrilled to distribute a series of studio recordings featuring the finalists of the 2011 Louder Than a Bomb Teen Poetry Festival and Competition.