Metro Connection

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Each week, WAMU 88.5's Metro Connection reaches across D.C., Maryland and Virginia to gather the sounds and stories that capture the current events, culture and personalities driving the Washington region.

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Friday, May 17, 2013

This Week On Metro Connection: Winging It

We're "Winging It" this week, as we bring you stories about experimentation, play, and winged creatures of all sorts.

Backpacks For Dragonflies: Inside The Janelia Farm Research Campus

In a simulated indoor forest at the Janelia Farm Research Campus, scientist Anthony Leonardo uses tiny "telemetry backpacks" to study how dragonflies hunt down fruit flies.

Shock Trauma Docs Grapple With Real-Life Medical Drama

More than 8,000 severely injured patients are brought to the Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore each year, where quick life-or-death decisions are made by the minute.

DCPS Tries New Strategy In Educating Special Ed Students

A year after DCPS started sending special ed students to private schools, we'll check in and see how the strategy is working.

On The Coast: Making Music On the Fly With Angela Sheik

Singer-songwriter Angela Sheik teaches us how she uses a theremin, flute and loop pedal to create an unusual tapestry of sounds.

Shawn Westfall Celebrates A Decade Of Teaching Improv Comedy

Ten years after the D.C. Improv Comedy School started with a handful of students, more than 1,800 people have trained here.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Reimagines Chekhov's The Seagull

Anton Chekhov's classic play, The Seagull, is getting an irreverent and unexpected new treatment in a world-premiere play at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.

Why Is D.C.'s Feather ID Lab Studying Snakes?

We find out why scientists at Smithsonian's Feather ID Lab have begun studying a most unbird-like creature: the Burmese python.

District's 'Bird Man' Documents City's Winged Creatures

Ever since Wallace Kornack retired as a government engineer, he's made daily trips into Rock Creek Park to document migrant birds.

Friday, May 10, 2013

This Week On Metro Connection: Motherhood

From pregnancy and adoption to sibling struggles and bullying in schools, we'll look at the many issues moms face as we bring you a show about "Motherhood."

Women Sound Off On Work-Life Balance

A new survey finds a growing number of moms say their ideal situation is to work full-time, even if many would rather be with their kids.

Maryland Woman Shares Joys, Struggles Of Transition To Motherhood

New mom Twanda Washington shares an audio diary of her first days with her infant son, PJ.

'Asia Moms' Share Stories Of Adoption

We'll hear the stories of children in the D.C. area who grew up as Americans, but spent their first few months of life in Chinese orphanages.

Mothers Grapple With Autism's Impact On Siblings

We'll talk with local mothers about how they balance the needs of "neurotypical children" with those of siblings with autism.

On The Coast: Mother And Son Reveal Toll Of Bullying

One Eastern Shore mother and her son say they're dealing with bullying at school — and they feel schools aren't doing enough to prevent this harassment.

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Arts & Culture

NPR

The Art And Science Of Motivation

Graduation season is upon us and that means a slew of uplifting commencement speeches trying to motivate young adults to greatness. Science and experience tell us that everyone is motivated differently, so how do speakers, coaches and business managers inspire people?

Food

NPR

Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame

The nation's largest group of nutritionists is urging the FDA to reject the dairy industry's petition to change the definition of milk. The petition aims to allow aspartame or other alternatives to be used to sweeten milk in an effort to boost consumption in schools.

Politics

NPR

IRS Official In Charge Of Nonprofits Declines To Testify

Lois Lerner, who heads the IRS division dealing with nonprofits seeking tax-exempt status, will not testify on Wednesday despite a congressional subpoena, her attorney says. She is accused of closely scrutinizing conservative groups that sought tax-exempt status.

Technology

NPR

Microsoft Reveals New Xbox One Game System

Microsoft unveiled its new Xbox One Tuesday, displaying a device that takes new steps in game consoles' journey into becoming all-purpose entertainment and communication devices. The new console replaces the Xbox 360, which has been on the market for more than seven years.

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Metro Connection

Arts & Culture

The Art And Science Of Motivation

Food

Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame

Politics

IRS Official In Charge Of Nonprofits Declines To Testify

Technology

Microsoft Reveals New Xbox One Game System

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