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For decades, dance clubs have been incubators for Washington D.C.'s thriving musical cultures, from Go-Go to Punk to Hip-Hop. But after a local teen was tragically murdered at a local club, D.C. leaders are considering legislation to curb teen access to venues that serve alcohol. We look at the recent controversy over "all-ages" clubs from a cultural perspective.
Kevin "Kato" Hammond, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Take Me Out to the Go-Go Magazine; Member, the Go-Go Coalition
Mark Andersen, Co-founder, Positive Force D.C.; Co-author "Dance of Days: Two Decades of Punk in the Nation's Capitol" (Akashic); and Director, We Are Family Group
DJ Eurock, Hip-Hop DJ; community activist
Fliers that instruct voters to go to the polls on the wrong day. Phone calls that warn immigrants not to vote. Brochures that mislabel party-affiliation. These are just a few of the so-called "dirty tricks" seen on the campaign trail in recent years. Kojo explores new legislation that aims to cut down on voter deception.
Jonah Goldman, Director, National Campaign for Fair Elections, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Benjamin Cardin, U.S. Senator (D- MD)
His portfolio includes a James Bond movie and a documentary series that follows fourteen people over a half century. Now, one of Great Britain's most prolific directors is exploring the story of a famous 18th-century abolitionist. Kojo speaks with Michael Apted about his eclectic career and his latest film, "Amazing Grace."
Michael Apted, director, Amazing Grace
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