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Kids' Music Goes Hollywood

Barry Louis Polisar has been recording children's music since the mid-70's. He has performed at countless schools in the area, he played the White House, he hosted his own kids TV show... and back in the early 90's, the composer of "Don't Put Your Finger Up Your Nose" even found himself at the center of a major censorship battle. As if that wasn't enough fodder for the resume, now he's gone Hollywood. One of his old songs plays during the opening credits of the highly regarded new film, JUNO. Barry Louis Polisar joins us to talk about the movie and his career.

Fred Fiske: Campaigns Begging For Bucks

Senior Commentator Fred Fiske talks about the state of campaign financing in America.

Infectious Disease Rate in Maryland

According to a new report, Maryland ranks third worst in the nation in infectious disease rates. The assessment comes in a larger report on health issues in the 50 states called "America's Health Rankings." The report was produced by the Minnesota-based United Health Foundation - which is funded by the United Health Group. Overall, Maryland comes in around the middle of the pack, at 28th. But state health officials say the rankings don't tell the whole story. Andrew Hiller takes us inside the numbers.

The Children's Law Center

When children in Washington face abuse, neglect or homelessness, a team of lawyers is ready to step in and provide legal help. The Children's Law Center provides free legal services to kids, families and foster caregivers and works to find safe permanent homes for at-risk kids. As part of a series of reports on non-profits in the region, Rosiland Jordan has this profile.

Colleen Fay: Best Bets

The last time arts editor Colleen Fay was here we talked about all of the holiday arts happenings going on in town. This time we talk about everything BUT seasonal events. For those suffering holiday burnout, Colleen Fay is back with some antidotes.

Creative Cursing

Well, if all that music and theatre wasn't enough to relieve your holiday burnout, you could always try cursing. Writer Leslie Kenna found herself sitting in DC traffic this month and remembered her favorite way of relieving stress.

Leslie Kenna is a writer living in Chevy Chase.