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Assateague Island National Seashore closed to the public as the federal government shutdown began on Tuesday, leaving campers and beachgoers scrambling to make alternate plans. Bryan Russo headed to Assateague as it was being closed to talk with departing visitors and park officials about the shutdown and its potential impact.

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In our monthly discussion with Steve Green of the Maryland Coast Dispatch, we'll look at the roll-out of Obamacare and how local residents and businesses are responding to the initiative. Then, we'll talk with Salisbury Police Chief Barbara Duncan about Maryland's new gun laws and how they may impact violent crime in her community.

• The Dispatch
• Salisbury Police Online

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Hurricane season is upon us, and the big storms of the past two years — Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Irene — both held unique lessons for local officials. We'll talk with Ocean City's emergency preparedness director about the resort's plans for the next natural disaster. Then, we'll hear from artists Scott and Elizabeth Christopher, who recently unveiled exhibitions of their paintings and photography at galleries in Rehoboth Beach. 

• Town of Ocean City
• Gallery 50 Contemporary Art
• Phillip Morton Gallery
• Scott Christopher
• Elizabeth Christopher

"REBIRTH", painting by: Elizabeth Christopher ©2013, 30" x 30" x 1.5", This painting is currently on exhibit at the Philip Morton Gallery in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, www.philipmortongallery.com.

 

SCOTT CHRISTOPHER PAINTING — This is one of hundreds of paintings I have done since I met Elizabeth, in a wide range of sizes, relating to my relationship with Elizabeth. ©2012

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U.S. Senator Tom Carper is gearing up for hearings in the wake of the Navy Yard shootings in Washington, D.C.  Carper says he's got lots of questions about the security clearance process and how it can be improved.  He joins us to talk about potential reforms and the looming prospect of a federal government shutdown.

• Senator Tom Carper of Delaware

September272013

A new gun control law goes into effect in Maryland next week. It will restrict access to certain types of guns and require handgun buyers to submit fingerprints to the State Police. As a result, gun stores say they're being flooded with customers looking to purchase firearms. We'll talk with the owner of a Berlin, Md. firearms store about what his customers are saying about the new law and its potential impact. Then, we'll switch gears and talk with WAMU's Jonathan Wilson about his recent series on the future of Smith Island. 

• Maryland General Assembly: Firearm Safety Act of 2013
• Can Smith Island Survive Climate Change?
• Dire Warnings About The Future Of Maryland's Smith Island (Part Two) 

September272013

Tourism and agriculture have long been the lifeblood of the Eastern Shore's economy. But a growing number of small business owners — from technology firms to craft breweries — are setting up shop in our region. Bryan Russo talks with several entrepreneurs about why they chose to base their businesses here, and how they hope to see the coastal economy grow and evolve in the future.

• Burley Oak Brewing Company
• Re:Fresh Media
• Digital Youth Experience