NWT Full Show, Oct. 31, 2011

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    Maiken Scott reports on how certain agencies work with refugees now residing in Philadelphia to cope with their new surroundings.  Farm Sanctuary President Gene Baur speaks with Dave Heller about the implications of our food choices on the well being of farm animals.  Franklin Institute Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts joins us to talk about the pre-astronomical origins of Halloween on Skytalk. WHYY’s Vice President for News and Civic Dialogue Chris Satullo shares his doubts on the proposed flat tax’s ability to create more economic equality in America.  And Jennifer Lynn brings us to a Halloween party for pugs.

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