Takeouts: British banking bonus beef, b-ball, listeners

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Business Takeout: New York Times finance reporter Louise Story says Britain’s banking community is in an uproar after the government slapped a 50 percent tax on bankers’ bonuses.

Sports Takeout: In NCAA basketball, two electric teams met last night at Madison Square Garden. Takeaway Sports Contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin gives us a recap, and explains how a change in NBA rules has improved college ball.

Listener Takeout: We hear from you about our manufacturing, jobs and a suggestion involving anthills.

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