Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 | The Kojo Nnamdi Show

DC is jokingly called "a city full of lawyers." But for the poor, getting legal help in a child custody battle, a landlord-tenant dispute or to resolve an inheritance conflict is virtually impossible. Kojo hears from the Access to Justice...

What does Homer Simpson have in common with Macbeth? We'll hear about a theater production that merges these two cultural icons -- and learn more about other offerings on local stages -- in our fall review of the region's theater scene.

The 110th Congress will long be remembered for the theatrics and acrimony surrounding the $700 billion Wall Street bailout. But activists, business leaders, and politicians are finding common ground on a surprising issue: mental health. We...