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The House Small Brewers Caucus

The precarious state of the U.S. economy is a top concern for citizens and we just marked the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq - but we open the show today with members of congress fighting for the right to party. Over thirty five U.S. representatives are members of the House Small Brewers Caucus. Nearly a year after that chamber passed new ethics rules, these lawmakers are now fighting for an occasional free beer. Matt Laslo reports from the Capitol.

Purim Parties

Washington can be a serious town. Sure, we hear plenty about parties, but it's usually the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. And if you're getting tired of all those donkeys and elephants, it just might be time for a Purim party. Andrew Hiller has more on weekend festivities connected with Purim - a Jewish holiday that gets serious about dancing, drinking and cross dressing.

Fred Fiske: Credit Card Caution

Senior Commentator Fred Fiske assesses the state of American debt.

Youth Voices: Is Hip Hop Dead?

Some people love it. Others can't stand it. But Hip-Hop music continues to rake in millions of dollars and exert heavy influence over the world of entertainment and popular culture. WAMU Youth Voices Reporter - and aspiring hip hop artist - Joe Wiseman explores Hip-Hop's roots, where it is and where it's going.

Our Youth Voices series is produced by Deborah Bolling.

The U-Liners: All Aboard

Don't run scrambling for your Metro rail map... there's no U-Line. The 'U-Liners' are named for founder and lead singer, Joe Uehlein. The DC area roots rockers recently released their first album. Featuring a generous 17 songs, the self-titled debut covers a lot of musical ground.

The U-Liners are playing a CD release concert on Monday, March 24th in Rockville, and the band joins us in the studio. Joe Uehlein on guitar, Larry Ferguson on drums, Mindy McWilliams on violin, Avril Smith on guitar and Scott Giambusso on bass.

Palisades Museum of Prehistory

If you want to find out what was happening in the District a few thousand years ago, there ARE options other than the National Museum of Natural History. We visit the Palisades Museum of Prehistory. Located on the northwestern edge of the District, just a few blocks from Chain Bridge, the museum is dedicated to promoting the awareness and preservation of prehistoric artifacts found in the DC region. We're joined by Jeff Bagato, author of "Mondo DC - An Insider's Guide to Washington DC's Most Unusual Tourist Attractions."

To arrange a visit, follow our link to the museum's web site.

Lynn Peterson Mobley: The Traffic Circle Dance

Yes. We found her. Someone who actually likes driving in DC traffic.

For commentator Lynn Peterson Mobley, driving a car isn't just a way to get from A to B. She considers it a graceful - and revealing - form of self-expression.