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In January, the deaths of four D.C. children -- allegedly at the hands of their own mother -- made global headlines and prompted soul-searching on the part of local officials. We talk with the head of the District's social services agency about lessons learned from that incident and whether social workers' strategies for reaching out to troubled families have changed.
Sharlynn Bobo, Director, D.C. Child and Family Services Agency
It's been a challenging month for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Trackfires and service delays have highlighted Metro's ongoing maintenance needs. And Congress has waffled on long-term federal funding. So how do current challenges facing the system compare to the public policy environment when the Metro was first created? Kojo explores the history behind the headlines.
Zachary Schrag, Assistant Professor, Department of History and Art History, George Mason University
Every year, scholars put out a list of the world's "failed states." And every year, a group of select countries -- Zimbabwe and Somalia among them -- seem to make that list. But how do we gauge when a nation's government has failed? And how should the international community use that information? We'll ask those questions and look at this year's failed states index.
Will Ferroggiaro, Senior Associate, Fund for Peace
It's increasingly common for consumers to "think green" in the purchases they make. Except, it seems, when it comes to wine. Most people don't worry much about buying a bottle that has traveled halfway around the world -- and few vineyards seem to have adopted green practices. We'll explore why that is. Plus, we get ready for Independence Day by considering the best wine pairings for hot days and heavy food.
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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