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Much of the U.S. may be on vacation, but the ups and downs of the stock market have meant a long, grueling August for traders on Wall Street. How will this affect your 401K, your mortgage rate and your savings? Join Kojo for insight into the current turmoils effect on your pocketbook.
James Angel, Associate Professor, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University
Kimberly Lankford, Contributing Editor at Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Andy Shallal is a peace activist and artist. He's also a restaurateur who has always considered his restaurants as more than a place to eat: his 14th Street hotspot Busboys and Poets is a meeting place, bookstore, coffee house, art gallery and dining destination. Join Kojo as he talks with Andy Shallal about his work to strengthen local businesses, his artwork, and plans for his newest restaurant in Shirlington.
Andy Shallal, Owner of Busboys and Poets, Iraqi American, peace activist, artist, and co-founder of The Peace Cafe.
Have you ever taken a vacation abroad and been surprised when a news story is covered in a completely different way from your paper back home? That may be because the tastes of Americans often differ from the rest of the world when it comes to the news. Join Kojo for a look at how the media shape our views and a surprising new study on Americans' news priorities.
Michael Robinson, Consultant, Pew Research Center for the People and the Press
Shalini Venturelli, Director, International Communication Program, School of International Service, American University
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