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Wednesday May 7, 2003

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12:06Douglas Brinkley

Today's news is tomorrow's history. Historian Doug Brinkley previews what we may read in the history books. And we'll find out what drove him to write about automaker Henry Ford.

Guests

Douglas Brinkley, historian; and author of "Wheels for the World: Henry Ford, His Company and a Century of Progress"

13:06Alexandria Mayor

A chat with the newly elected Mayor of Alexandria.

Guests

William Euille, Mayor-Elect, Alexandria

13:13Glen Ivey

A talk with State's Attorney Glen Ivey about crime in Prince George's County.

Guests

Glenn Ivey, State Attorney for Prince George's County, Maryland

13:22"The Wall Street Fix"

A new documentary explores the Wall Street alliances of the late 1990's that bilked American investors out of more than two trillion dollars.

Guests

Hedrick Smith, Executive Producer and Correspondent, "Making Schools Work"

13:38Sports Journalism

Kojo chats with "Washington Post" Sports Editor George Solomon about the evolution of sports journalism.

Guests

George Solomon, Columnist and former Sports Editor, The Washington Post; Visiting Professor, Phillip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland; also former ESPN Ombudsman

Dave Kindred, Columnist, "The Sporting News"

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