Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005 | The Kojo Nnamdi Show

Citing security concerns, the D.C. Council temporarily banned the transport of certain hazardous materials within two miles of the Capitol. We look at this policy debate, but also examine what constitutes a "hazmat," which...

Once called "the nectar of the gods," vanilla beans were taxed by the Aztecs and considered an aphrodisiac by the Spaniards. Today, it shows up in everything from desserts to medications. We look at the history of Vanilla -- a...