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Thursday, May 17, 2012

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Remembering Go-Go Godfather Chuck Brown

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

in DC, Music

We remember Chuck Brown, the pioneer of go-go music, a sound that's completely unique to Washington's musical identity. Brown died at 75 on Wednesday.

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The Waterford School: Educating Across Cultural Boundaries

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 12:33 p.m.

in Education, International

What we can learn from the Waterford School of Swaziland -- founded nearly 50 years ago -- as a haven of multiracial/non-racial learning during the apartheid era.

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C-SPAN'S Brian Lamb

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

in Media, Politics, Television

C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb has always wanted to give the American public insight into the process of governing and access to people in power. We talk with Lamb about what he's achieved so far and what's next.

Friday, May 18, 2012

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The Politics Hour

Friday, May 18, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

in DC, Maryland, The Politics Hour, Virginia

Maryland Senate President "Mike" Miller (D) and Virginia Delegate Dave Albo (R) join the Politics Hour gang in the studio.

Monday, May 21, 2012

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DNA And The Future Of Privacy

Monday, May 21, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

in Law, Maryland, Science

In 26 states, police can collect DNA samples before a suspect is convicted of a crime. Are new DNA applications challenging our ideas of privacy?

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The Census Bureau's American Community Survey

Monday, May 21, 2012 at 1:32 p.m.

in Economy, Law, Society

It's a wonky fight that could have real consequences in neighborhoods across the United States. We consider the purpose and future of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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Past Shows

Food

Take It Outside: Dining Al Fresco

For some, there's nothing like eating outdoors on a beautiful day. Get restaurant recommendations on places with hidden patios, low-key roof decks or sidewalk seating -- and share your thoughts on the tactics, etiquette and pleasures of eating outside.

Politics

C-SPAN'S Brian Lamb

Producer's Picks

The Boom in Internships

Interns don't just get coffee and make copies. What's behind the booming popularity of internships? And who do interns really benefit?

Listener Favorites

Combating Hunger: International vs. Domestic Debates

More than a billion people worldwide have inadequate access to food. And a new report indicates a disturbing uptick in hunger within the U.S. We explore the challenge of combating hunger from a local and global perspective.

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An observation - confidence in these online courses reflect the fact that, as Walter Cronkite once said, people aren't so much taught as learn. In other words, it's not that the quality of the teacher doesn't matter, but for real learning the student has to do a fair amount of work. In contrast to this perspective, the prevailing thinking on K-12 is that teachers are solely responsible for their students' learning and their performance on tests.

"No child left behind" - and its incentives and disincentives - presume that the student has nothing to do with the path of becoming educated. Not to mention that it ignores the child's environment.

-- IleanaDU on Free Online Courses - Higher Ed of the Future?

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