Monday February 18, 2008
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Lawmakers in Richmond are scrambling to get Virginia's financial house in order before the end of their legislative session. But the partisan gridblock between the Senate and the House isn't helping matters much. From pre-k education to gasoline taxes, we look at some of the most contentious points of debate -- and how the outcome could affect residents in northern Virginia.
Bob Gibson, Reporter, Charlottesville Daily Progress
A peek into our local visual arts community. With the surprise cancellation of a high-profile spring art show, we hear about interesting gallery offerings, and how a tightening economy affects local painters, sculptors, and other art lovers.
Lenny Campello, art critic, artist, and gallery owner
Claudia Rousseau, Professor of Art History, School of Art and Design at Montgomery College; Art critic, Gazette newspapers
Jeffry Cudlin, Artist; Art critic, Washington City Paper; Lecturer, University of Maryland
The Serbian province of Kosovo declared independence this weekend, setting up a diplomatic showdown at the United Nations. Nine years after a NATO military intervention, we explore the future of Kosovo and its significance in the Balkan region.
James Lyon, Senior Adviser for the Balkans, International Crisis Group
Jon Levy, Europe and Eurasia Analyst, Eurasia Group
What do you get when you mix politics with philosophy, add a dose of cartooning and a heaping helping of wit? You get a perspective on the presidential campaign that's serious yet funny and insightful. In honor of President's Day, two philosophers join us to decipher political doublespeak.
Daniel Klein, co-author, "Aristotle and an Aardvark Go To Washington: Understanding Political Doublespeak Through Philosophy and Jokes" (Harry Abrams)
Thomas Cathcart, co-author, "Aristotle and an Aardvark Go To Washington: Understanding Political Doublespeak Through Philosophy and Jokes" (Harry Abrams)
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