• In this weeks news; we discuss the terrorist attacks in Mumbai and ask: "What makes a terrorist a terrorist?"; locally Black Friday takes on another meaning when bargain hungry shoppers in Valley Stream, Long Island trample a Walmart employee to death and cause an 8 month pregnant woman to miscarry; New HIV drugs are reputed to prevent the diseases advancement to AIDS, but will these drugs help the people in poor communities that need them?
• Rise Up Radio is honored to welcome Tiffany Wright, an ex- Bloods gang member and former sexually exploited young woman. Currently she devotes herself to raising awareness around New York City about the affects that sexual exploitation and street activities can have on a young person. Working with Girls Educational and Mentoring Services allows her to help prevent young people from walking the same path she walked.
• LISTEN the show right here to hear her first-hand account from regular teen to gang member to sex worker and life now as an empowered woman, mother, and teacher!
  

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• Tonight we're in studio with the artists of Fresh Roasted 2: Reggae Mash UP! Get to know, Kojo, Solomon Jazz, and Younglao before the show and behind the scenes as they talk about their unique styles and sounds!
• We have not one but TWO DJ's, check out snippets of mixes by DJ G'Real and RIK ROK during the show!
• CLICK on the fliers for more info and videos of each artist. In case you didn't know, this event is hosted by Rise Up Radio Hosts, Tasty and Digo in support of Rise Up Radio!!

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• In news this week; Obama insiders say Hillary Clinton may be chosen as Secretary of State, Obama gives his campaign workers an extra month's pay for their dedication; foreign officials have conflicting statements and advice for our new President- Elect.
• Liza Rios, filmmaker, writer and wife of Big Pun, remembers the Bronx rapper with Rise Up Radio. She tells us about his beginnings, his battle with depression, and insight to his writing style. Liza also shares why she came forward with the domestic violence issues in her household, in her documentary: "Still Not a Player".
  
• New school rapper, Homeboy Sandman talks about Pun's influence in his rap and what he means to other young artist of today.
• Download the show for classic Big Pun hits and a special joint from Homeboy Sandman!!
  

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• In this weeks news; the "blue wall of silence" breaks down with a transit cop testifying that he witnessed another police officer possibly sodomizing a victim; Mayor Bloomberg wants to tax plastic bags and build only two new high schools despite 59% of high schools being overcrowded; Immortal technique and Ralph Nader both pen open letters to Barack Obama.
  
• We celebrate President Elect Barack Obama's White House win with conversation from the Rise Up Radio Collective and some hardworking young black men.
• Recording artist and entrepreneur, Cactuz Tree and musician, Kojo discuss the reaction after the election, the possible ramification of Obama's historical win, and more!
  

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