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The slowdown in our region's housing market is a well-documented story. But there are signs that the wave of foreclosures is starting to bottom out in and around the D.C. area. Join Kojo as we talk with local experts about the housing market and lessons learned from the bursting of the real estate bubble.
Lisa Fowler, Director, Office of Housing Policy Research, Center for Regional Analysis; Assistant Research Professor, George Mason University
Allen Fishbein, Director of Housing and Credit Policy, Consumer Federation of America
The Ballou Senior High School Marching Band is the first District public school band to be invited to participate in the world-famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. We meet folks involved with the band, and hear about a new documentary exploring the lives of the band's talented student musicians.
Michael Patrei, director, Ballou: A Documentary Film
Darrell Watson, Music Director, "The Majestic Marching Knights", Ballou Senior High School
Kendra Avery, Alto Saxophone / Section Leader, “Majestic Marching Knights”, Ballou Senior High School
Lewis Franklin, Tuba / Band President, “Majestic Marching Knights”, Ballou Senior High School
Rhia Hardman, Flag Girl Captain, “Majestic Marching Knights”, Ballou Senior High School
Symone Wrice, Clarinet Co-section leader, “Majestic Marching Knights”, Ballou Senior High School
He's been described as the "Indiana Jones of Botany" and the "father of modern plant genetics." In the early 20th century, Russian botanist Nikolai Vavilov amassed a collection of 250,000 seed varieties, developing innovative theories about the links between genetics and agricultural production. But he fell victim to the ideology of Joseph Stalin. We speak with author Peter Pringle about the life and legacy of Nikolai Vavilov.
Peter Pringle, Author, "The Murder of Nikolai Vavilov: The Story of Stalin's Persecution of One of the Great Scientists of the Twentieth Century" (Simon & Schuster)
On the surface, it doesn't look like a great time to indulge in European or Australian wines -- the dollar's weak and shipping costs are through the roof. But experts say those regions may still be your best bet for high-quality, moderately-priced bottles. Join Kojo as we discuss how complex economic issues are affecting our local wineries, and your best options for sipping wine this summer.
Michael Franz, Editor, Wine Review Online
Paul Lukacs, Wine Editor, Saveur Magazine; Wine Columnist, The Washington Times; and Contributor, Wine Review Online
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