Who You Gonna Call? A Look At D.C.’s Updated 311 And 911 System
D.C.'s 311 system will soon consolidate requests for information and repairs. And its 911 system is now geolocating emergency calls from cell phones.
Books are a great travel companion — endlessly interesting and rarely the wrong size. So whether you’re looking to pass time on a plane trip or purchase the perfect gift for your boss, join Kojo for this season’s book recommendations. And share your favorite reads of 2009 with other book lovers.
Guests
- Alan Cheuse Book Reviewer, All Things Considered; Author, "A Trance After Breakfast;" Author, "To Catch the Lightning: A Novel of American Dreaming"; and University Professor of Writing at George Mason University
- Robin Whitten Editor and Founder, AudioFile (a print & online magazine)
- Daphne Gaskins Manager, Reiter's Books
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