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Thursday March 20, 2008

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12:06Politics, Sex Scandals, and The Media

On his first day as Governor, David Paterson admitted to a New York newspaper that he'd had an extramarital affair. The next day, Gov. Paterson held a press conference with his wife and gave more details. When is a politician's private life private, and when is it public? Join Kojo for a look at how the media handles sex scandals, and whether there are any limits on "The Public's Right To Know."

Guests

Mark Jurkowitz, Associate Director, Project for Exellence in Journalism; also former media The Boston Globe and Boston Phoenix

12:35"Shaping the City" with Roger Lewis

They're changes that can profoundly change the look and feel of our communities: new designs for, and renovations to, the buildings where we live and work. Architecture critic Roger Lewis joins Kojo to discuss the subtle and profound ways building design influences our quality of life.

Guests

Roger K. Lewis, Architect; Columnist, "Shaping the City," Washington Post; and Professor Emeritus of Architecture, University of Maryland College Park

13:06Ethiopian Ambassador to the U.S.

Ethiopia is sub-Saharan Africa's second most populous country and a key U.S. ally. But it's also a nation confronting numerous challenges from outside and inside its borders. Kojo speaks with Ethiopian Ambassador Kassahun Ayele.

Guests

Samuel Assefa, Ambassador, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

13:32Birding Tourism

Armed with binoculars and passports, bird-watchers are one of the fastest growing segments of international tourism in the world. Join Kojo for a look at the intersection of birding tourism, science and economic development in countries that are wooing this growing flock of visitors.

Guests

Michael Braun, Research Scientist, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Smithsonian Institution's The National Museum of Natural History

Victor Emanuel, President, Victor Emanuel Nature Tours

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