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Arlington's David W. Brown Planetarium has been a beloved institution for generations for local schoolchildren. But with the Arlington school system in a budget crunch, the planetarium may soon get the axe. We'll learn more about a...

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Older Drivers: Stereotypes vs. Reality

Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.

in Health, Transportation

Contrary to expectations, older drivers are crashing less and dying less often in crashes than they did a decade ago. We explore why older drivers are getting safer behind the wheel.

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Your Turn

Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 1:47 p.m.

Whether it's news from around the corner or across the globe, you set the agenda. It's "Your Turn."

Friday, Jul 30, 2010

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The Politics Hour

Friday, Jul 30, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.

in DC, Maryland, Politics, The Politics Hour, Virginia

Kojo and The Politics Hour gang chat with U.S. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., and Cathy Hudgins, a supervisor in Fairfax County and a vice chair at Metro's board of directors.

Monday, Aug 2, 2010

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The Renaissance of the Bus

Monday, Aug 2, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.

in Transportation, Travel

Ridership is booming on a new crop of inter-city bus lines like BoltBus and MegaBus. Who's making money and who's making the rules on these tech-friendly buses?

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Drawing New Voting Districts

Monday, Aug 2, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.

in Elections, Law, Politics

We explore what's at stake as state legislatures prepare to tackle the hyper-politicized rite of "re-districting."

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Past Shows

Economy

A Housing Market Recovery?

We'll get the latest on our regional housing market, which many analysts now say is on the upswing.

Food

Food for Thought: "Omega-3s" and the Brain

Here's a new dieting tip for happiness - eat more fat. We explore why the right kind of fat may be the key ingredient to mental health.

Producer's Picks

Creative Uses for Spring Vegetables

Springtime presents home-cooks with a unique challenge: how to prepare leafy greens and obscure vegetables in new and tasty ways. We explore creative uses for local bounties.

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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This is such a refreshing look at how our brains process information. Does a person for whom visualiztion really works have a bit of OCD as opposed to ADHD? I have found both tendencies to have their merits when working on creating something truly great.

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