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It's Maryland's first open race for Attorney General in twenty years. And after a controversial court decision, the Democratic field has been whittled down to two. Kojo speaks with Doug Gansler and Stuart Simms, Democrats vying for their party's nomination on the September 12th primary.
Douglas Gansler, Candidate (D), Maryland Attorney General; Montgomery County State's Attorney
Stuart O. Simms, Candidate, Maryland Attorney General; former Baltimore State's Attorney
A new initiative by Arlington County kicks off this weekend. It explores globalization, immigration and the environment through the lens of the arts and humanities. Join Kojo for a preview of the free concert to kickoff "Planet Arlington."
Jim Byers, Marketing Director, Arlington Cultural Affairs
He's one of the best-known editorial cartoonists in the world. But Baltimore's Kevin "KAL" Kallaugher has his sights set higher than the printed page. We talk about his career and the digital future of the political cartoon.
Kevin "KAL" Kallaugher, Artist-in-Residence, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Political Cartoonist, The Economist
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He's known around the world as the creative genius behind Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. But in our region, Jim Henson was also the local college student who created the show "Sam and Friends." Join Kojo for a look at Jim Henson's legacy and a new exhibit of his work at the University of Maryland.
Vincent Novara, Curator for Special Collections in Performing Arts, Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, University of Maryland
Lynnie Raybuck, Professional puppeteer; Community Engagement Manager, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland
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