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The Atlantic City Boom, 25 Years Later

In 1978, New Jersey legalized gambling and the seaside resort town of Atlantic City took off. In the first of two reports -- the second airs Sunday -- NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on how gambling has changed the world-famous boardwalk.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.