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The cryptic wording of the Second Amendment has been the subject of heated debate among legal scholars and historians for years. Some argue that the Founding Fathers meant only to protect a militia's right to bear arms; others say they intended to protect individuals. And at least one scholar argues in favor of a third interpretation. Join Kojo as we explore what's known about the founders' views and preview Tuesday's Supreme Court deliberations on the gun debate.
Saul Cornell, Professor of History, Ohio State University; Director, The Second Amendment Research Center; Author, "A Well Regulated Militia: The Founding Fathers and the Origins of Gun Control in America"
It's a word that sends chills up commuters' spines: tolls. Yet a new study argues that tolls are a necessity to keep traffic flowing on our increasingly clogged highways. Join Kojo as we explore the proposal and the politics of paying for improvements on our roads.
Chris Zimmerman, Member, Arlington County Board; Chair, the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; Board Member, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; and former Chair, Transportation Planning Board for the National Capital Region
Activists are trying to leverage the upcoming Beijing Olympic games to pressure the Chinese government on human rights. But some political leaders in China and Washington say they're violating the spirit of the games. We look at the levers available to non-state actors, and the intersection of politics, diplomacy and the world of sport.
Victor Cha, Director of Asian Studies and D.S. Song Chair, Georgetown University; Director for Asian Affairs, National Security Council ( 2004-2007); author "Beyond the Final Score: The Politics of Sport" (forthcoming) (Columbia University Press)
Rob Gifford, foreign correspondent, NPR (based in Beijing, China 1999-2005; based in London, England 2005-present); also author of "China Road: A Journey into the Future of a Rising Power" (Random House)
Peter Ford, Staff writer, The Christian Science Monitor
March Madness returns to the D.C. region, as local basketball programs are gearing up for college hoops' signature tournament. We look at the teams that are celebrating after "Selection Sunday." Plus, we ponder the Nats' prospects in the upcoming baseball season. We're Sporting Views.
George Solomon, Columnist and former Sports Editor, The Washington Post; Shirley Povich Professor, Phillip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland; also former ESPN Ombudsman
Kojo and George talk "March Madness"
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