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Mayor Adrian Fenty may make most of the headlines, but the guy who keeps the District government running is City Administrator Dan Tangherlini. And this is a particularly busy time of year for Tangherlini, as the City Council debates a range of Fenty administration proposals. Join Kojo as we talk with Tangherlini about everything from a sweeping surveillance camera program to the nuts and bolts of city spending.
Dan Tangherlini, City Administrator, District of Columbia
It's a busy time for theatre buffs in the D.C. area. Some local stages are rolling out world premieres, while others are getting ready to offer a new twist on the classics. Join Kojo as two of the region's busiest theater critics chat about this season's must-see shows.
Peter Marks, Chief Theater Critic, Washington Post
Jane Horwitz, "Backstage" and "Family Filmgoer" columnist for the Washington Post, and critic for WETA's "Around Town"
Karen Zacarias, Playwright; Founding Artistic Director, Young Playwrights' Theater
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Are foreign-language news websites designed by the Pentagon intentionally deceptive? What can Americans expect from Russia's new president? How does the export of American culture affect political realities domestically and abroad? Legendary journalist Marvin Kalb joins Kojo to provide context and help us understand the history behind the headlines.
Marvin Kalb, Edward R. Murrow Professor Emeritus, The Kennedy School of Government and The Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy, Harvard University
Lasik surgery has allowed millions of Americans to throw away their glasses and contact lenses and see the world anew. But some Lasik patients say the surgery actually hurt their vision, and they're pushing doctors to issue more explicit warnings about the risks involved. Join Kojo as we discuss Lasik surgery and its safety record.
Dr. Babur Lateef, Lasik surgeon and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at George Washington University
Jonathan Rockoff, Health, Science and Medicine Policy Correspondent, The Baltimore Sun
Barbara Berney, President, Vision Surgery Rehab Network
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