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It's one of D.C.'s most popular destinations, known to scores of children as the home of Tai Shan the panda and other animal celebrities. It's also a research hub, home to leading experts on the world's flora and fauna. We'll explore a typical day at the National Zoo and talk with its new leader about the institution's future.
John Berry, Director, Smithsonian National Zoo
The District's African-American community enjoys a rich cultural history. But the city's African-American playwrights -- particularly women -- aren't always heard. Join Kojo as we talk about how these artists are trying to gain more exposure, and the great plays that might be flying under the radar.
Karen Evans, Founder and President, Black Womens Playwrights' Group
Lois Wiley, Founding Member, Black Women Playwrights' Group; Author of the play, "The Plane Truth"
Louise Gray, Playwright; Author of "Greens: The Musical"
We all know there are long odds of winning the lottery, with potentially huge payouts and grand prizes. But one professor in Virginia says that some scratch-off games are actually impossible to win. We get a statistician's view of the lottery.
Scott Hoover, Associate Professor of Business Administration/Finance, Washington and Lee University
According to the experts, both India and China "think the future belongs to them." Can they both be right? And what about those who say the future belongs to Japan? The former editor of The Economist magazine explores this issue with Kojo and explains why Western beliefs about China, India, Japan, and their respective relationships may be very wrong.
Bill Emmott, Former Editor-in-Chief, The Economist Magazine; and author of "Rivals: How the Power Struggle Between China, India and Japan Will Shape our Next Decade" (Harcourt)
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