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After months of intense lobbying behind closed doors, the proposed Dulles Metro-extension appears to be back on track. But it's just one of many major transportation challenges confronting Northern Virginia. Gov. Tim Kaine joins Kojo to chat about the politics of transportation, and the prospects for fixes to regional congestion.
Tim Kaine, Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia
Restaurant goers don't always stop to consider how their eating habits affect the environment. But some scientists are concerned that several popular species of fish are on the brink of collapse. A new group of environmentalists and chefs is on a mission to get eaters to choose sustainable seafood. We talk with a local chef who is committed to only serving fish that can be replaced at the rate they're being caught.
Barton Seaver, Executive Chef and Partner, Hook Restaurant
Dane Klinger, Seafood Research Associate, The Blue Ocean Institute
The American media has come a long way when it comes to racial and cultural stereotypes. But even if nuance increasingly trumps caricature in popular movies and political discourse, progress can be halting. Howard Ross joins Kojo to look at race, representation and pop culture.
Howard Ross, Diversity consultant; Principal, Cook Ross
Washington preaches the importance of democratic freedom and civil liberties overseas, offering carrots and sticks for "good governance" in emerging democracies. But how does the U.S. fare when evaluated by the same yardstick? Kojo examines a new study that assesses freedom and transparency in America.
Thomas Melia, Deputy Executive Director, Freedom House; co-editor "Today's American: How Free?"
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