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Monday April 14, 2008
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Guest host: Jennice Fuentes
The D.C. region's economy appears to be strong, despite the gloomy national forecast. But many D.C. families are trapped in low-paying jobs and have limited access to educational opportunities. We look at new research on the District's "working poor", and explore why some advocates say adult education is the key to breaking that cycle.
Walter Smith, Executive Director, D.C. Appleseed
Jeff Carter, Executive Director, D.C. Learns
Guest host: Jennice Fuentes
Across his career, Errol Morris has worn many hats: He's played the cello. He's worked as a private investigator. And Oscar-winning filmmaker. He joins us to discuss "Standard Operating Procedure"- his latest project exploring the events surrounding the Abu Ghraib scandal.
Errol Morris, filmmaker, "Standard Operating Procedure"
Guest host: Jennice Fuentes
When the temperatures go up, the bugs come out. And public health officials begin to worry about West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease. But the critters in your backyard also play a critical role in local ecosystems. We talk with two insect experts about the insects of spring.
Michael Raupp, "Bug Guy" and Professor of Entomology, University of Maryland
Jorge Arias, Supervisor, Disease Carrying Insects Program, Fairfax County Department of Health
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