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Monday October 10, 2005

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12:06The Future of the Endangered Species Act

Advocates say it's one of the most important environmental laws ever passed. Critics say it erodes the rights of farmers and property owners. The Endangered Species Act is once again the topic of heated debate as Congress considers a bill that would dramatically change the law.

Guests

Bob Irvin, Senior Vice President for Conservation, Defenders of Wildlife

Juliet Eilperin, National Environmental Reporter, Washington Post

Jim Sims, Executive Vice President, Partnership for the West

John French, Research manager, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center

13:06A New View of Math

What can you learn about geometry from taking off your pants? And what can you learn about probability from your local weatherman? A math professor who used to write jokes for Jay Leno helps us introduces us to mathematical concepts that can shed light on our daily activities.

Guests

Edward Burger, Professor of Mathematics, Williams College; and co-author of Coincidences, Chaos, and All That Math Jazz (Norton)

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