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"Paper or plastic"? It's a simple question we hear every time we go into the grocery store. But for a growing number of cities, it's become a public policy issue. Baltimore officials are weighing a fee or an outright ban on plastic bags in local stores. Join Kojo as we learn how local officials are grappling with global questions surrounding the environment.
Bill Henry, Member, Baltimore City Council (District 4)
Ellen Gamerman, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
Kate Sinding, Senior Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council
Ethnic communities throughout the Washington area contribute to the region's cultural diversity and vibrancy. But these ethnic pockets aren't always located where you expect them to be. Join Kojo as we explore how food and restaurants tell the story of immigration patterns throughout the Washington region.
Todd Kliman, Food and Wine Editor, "Washingtonian" magazine
Some people watch sports to escape from politics. Many of America's most popular athletes take great pains to avoid being political, even when they're under pressure to stand up on heated issues. We talk with sportswriter Dave Zirin about his new book that examines America's greatest cultural and social conflicts through the lens of sport.
Dave Zirin, Columnist, SLAM Magazine; Contributor, Nation Magazine; Online Columnist, Sports Illustrated (si.com); author, "A People's History of Sports in the United States" (New Press)
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