October 6, 2008

The Latest on Efforts to Address the Financial Crisis

The House passed the $700 billion financial rescue plan Friday. Diane and her guests discuss what's in legislation, what's missing, and what effect it may have on the nation's troubled economy.

Barton Gellman: "Angler" (Penguin Press)

A Pulitzer-prize winning author offers an in-depth analysis of Dick Cheney’s vice presidency including his role in the decision to invade Iraq, new domestic surveillance programs, and the promotion of harsh interrogation techniques.

October 6, 2008

The Future of the University of the District of Columbia

News articles about the University of the District of Columbia often refer to it as "long-troubled" or "embattled." But a new leader with ambitious plans for UDC has taken over -- with plans that may include both a new community college and new graduate schools. Join Kojo as we talk with UDC President Allen Sessoms about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in reforming the District's public university.

The Changing Face of "City Paper"

During the past 26 years, many Washingtonians have gotten used to scooping up the free Washington City Paper every week. But the City Paper, as we know it, is about to change. The company behind the paper recently filed for bankruptcy, and some of its best-known features are about to get scrapped. We talk with City Paper's current editor about the future of the newspaper.

Culture and the U.S.-Muslim Relationship

In the months following the 9/11 attacks, there was a lot of talk about "winning the war of ideas" in the Muslim world. But seven years later, some experts think that the cultural gulf between the U.S. and Muslim countries is wider than ever. We consider how to bridge that cultural divide and who should be involved in such a project.

Photographing "The Other"

Iran and North Korea make lots of headlines in American newspapers. But stories about their leaders and foreign policies don't always convey what daily life is like in these countries. Photographer Mark Edward Harris tries to put a face on parts of the world that are often unknown to Americans. He joins us to discuss his long and eclectic career in photography.

October 3, 2008

The Bookstore Is Closed

Tucked somewhere between the headlines announcing the collapse of all the Wachovias and Washington Mutuals this week was news about another failing business that, for some of us, carried more emotional impact. Olsson's Bookstore was done. At one time, this independent books and music chain ran nine stores in the DC region. By this summer, it was down to five. By Tuesday, all doors were closed. We're joined by a local musician and a local author to talk about the end of Olsson's. Singer and songwriter Mary Battiata was a Washington Post reporter and now leads the band Little Pink. Scott W. Berg teaches writing at George Mason University and is the author of "Grand Avenues, The Story of the French Visionary who Designed Washington, DC."

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