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Yesterday, officials at Virginia Tech released their internal report on how they'll improve reactions in emergency situations. We talk with local university officials about mental health and security concerns as students return to campuses in our region.
Jonathan Kandell, Assistant Director of the Counseling Center at the University of Maryland College Park.
Michael McNair, Director of Public Safety, American University
Ken Duckworth, Medical Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness
If you thought the debate over the name of Washington's baseball team was over, then you're not familiar with Ed Meiman's one-man crusade for change. Since July, Meiman has been holding an often lonely vigil at RFK stadium, trying to persuade the Nationals to rename themselves the Grays in honor of the city's former Negro League team. We'll talk with Meiman about his project and the reception he's gotten from other fans and the team.
Ed Meiman, Grays fan and creator of the graysfan.org website
They say 'babies are sponges' so parents should pay close attention to whatever they introduce into their baby's world. For the past decade, videos aimed at stimulating children's interest have been on the market. Recent research casts doubt on their efficacy -- and says they may even do some harm. We hear about the research and find out what child development experts think about all kinds of media exposure for children under three.
Lisa Guernsey, freelance journalist; and author of "Into the Minds of Babes: How Screen Time Affects Children From Birth to Age Five" (Basic Books)
Rachel Barr, Director, Georgetown Early Learning Project, Georgetown University
Ari Brown, MD, pediatrician; member of the Communications and Media Council at The American Academy of Pediatrics; and co-author of "Baby 411: Clear Answers and Smart Advice for Your Babies First Year" (Third Edition)(Windsor Peak Press)
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