Stories in this edition of the weekly:
Lawmakers go through the motions of appropriations showdown ritual
Texas House passes most hardline immigration bill since Arizona’s SB 1070
Turkish officials carry out fresh purges; opposition contests referendum results
Snake charmers in India lament loss of culture following outlawing of their practice
Whistleblowers play a key role in Nigerian anti-corruption push…at their own risk
FSRN signs off the air after 17 years of grassroots radio journalism
For more information about individual stories, including transcripts, visit: https://fsrn.org/2017/04/fsrn-weekly-edition-april-28-2017/