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During the 1990s, numerous cities across the country pursued lawsuits against gun manufacturers. Now, after Congress provided legal protections for the gun industry, New York City has decided to go after dealers far outside that city's boundaries, including Virginia. Advocates say irresponsible dealers are making it easy for felons to buy weapons. But hard data is hard to come by. We look at the future of anti-gun litigation.
Timothy D. Lytton, Professor of Law, Albany Law School; Editor, "Suing the Gun Industry: A Battle at the Crossroads of Gun Control and Mass Torts" (Michigan University Press 2005)
Michael Krauss, Professor of Law, George Mason Law School; author, "Fire and Smoke: Government, Lawsuits and the Rule of Law" (Independent Institute Policy Reports)
David M. Kennedy, Director, Center for Crime Prevention and Control, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
The Department of Homeland Security may get all the attention, but local officials play a big role in protecting the nation's capital. Join Kojo as we speak with the head of the District's local emergency management agency about everything from planning for pandemic flu to managing the region's transportation system during crises.
Darrell Darnell, Director, District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
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Today's Supreme Court often divides along ideological lines, especially on hot-button issues like abortion and civil rights. But some say a pro-business slant is actually bringing the Justices together. We explore how the Court approaches business-related cases, and why so many cases are being decided by a 'reduced' panel of justices.
Jeffrey Rosen, Professor of Law, George Washington University Law School; Legal Affairs Editor, The New Republic; Author, "The Supreme Court: The Personalities and Rivalries That Defined America" (Times Books)
Thousands of American children of all races and ethnicities are in temporary foster care, waiting for families to permanently adopt them. Federal laws limit the consideration of race in the adoption processes for these children. But a new report suggests that a completely colorblind approach might not be the best one. Join Kojo as we discuss the sensitive web of issues related to transracial adoption.
Adam Pertman, Executive Director, The Evan B. Donaldson Institute
Thomas Atwood, President and CEO, The National Council for Adoption
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