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The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission has been warning about aging pipes in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties for years. Those complaints are getting more attention in the wake of a massive water main break in Montgomery County that disrupted service for a week. Join Kojo as we get an update on the suburban water system and what's being done to keep things running smoothly.
Teresa Daniell, Interim General Manager, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Public opinion polls show that the majority of Americans are pessimistic about the U.S. economy. But our perception of our economic well-being, and our sense of "heroes" and "villains" responsible for the economic downturn, are often shaped by unexpected factors. Journalist Shankar Vedantam joins Kojo to discuss surprising research on humans as economic actors.
Shankar Vedantam, National Reporter and "Department of Human Behavior" Columnist at The Washington Post
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Out with the old, in with the new: it's the unofficial motto of the fashion industry. But these days, everyone from Giorgio Armani to Wal-Mart is introducing eco-friendly items -- from blouses made of bamboo to shoes with recycled rubber heels. Join Kojo as we explore the trend and whether consumers should buy into the idea of environmentally friendly and ethical fashion.
Jo Paoletti, Associate Professor of American Studies, University of Maryland; Author of the Blog, "Nice White Lady: Ethical Fashion and Conscious Consumption"
Sean Schmidt, Co-Founder and Lifestyle Ambassador, Sustainable Style Foundation
Priya Patel, Advocate for eco-friendly fashion; Founder, Fashion for Development
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