Nov 17th, 2008 · As the Obama family prepares to transition into the White House, one of the most pressing matters is choosing a school for their two daughters, Sasha and Malia. Mary Lord, of D.C. State Board of Education; Mark Gooden, an education professor and Jay Matthews, education columnist for the Washington Post talk about the sometimes complicated choice between public or private schooling for children.
Nov 13th, 2008 · Ten years since his last visit, singer Matthew Ryan makes his long-awaited return to Mountain Stage. Accompanied by Molly Thomas on piano and vocals, Ryan performs a humorous, if sometimes bumpy, set that features music from his latest album, Matthew Ryan vs. The Silver State.
Oct 15th, 2008 · Adlai Stevenson, who tried to "talk sense to the American people," was an old-fashioned intellectual who believed in long speeches and the power of words. But in 1952, Stevenson faced Dwight Eisenhower on a new battleground — television — and lost.
Oct 2nd, 2008 · Just 33 days are left until Election Day, and voter registration deadlines are quickly approaching. News & Notes kicks off this month's series on voting with information you need to know to make sure your voice is heard.
Oct 1st, 2008 · A group of 200 economists has signed a petition against the $700 billion Wall Street bailout plan. They believe the government must act — but they call the sweeping rescue a broad response to a narrow problem.
Sep 12th, 2008 · Sarah Palin threw down the gauntlet when she said, "I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a community organizer, except that you have actual responsibilities." What does it take to be mayor of Wasilla, Alaska? How about a community organizer in Chicago?
Aug 13th, 2008 · Perhaps no other issue divides McCain and Obama as much as health care. McCain would give everyone a tax credit to help pay for private coverage. Obama would create a federal plan for those without employer-provided coverage and offer a subsidy for those who can't pay for it.
Aug 1st, 2008 · American and Brazilian musicians have been finding common ground ever since jazz artists turned to bossa nova 50 years ago. But the result has never quite sounded like Nation Beat's mash-up of Southern country and northeast Brazilian maracatu.