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Say "rural America" and many people think of rolling farmland and quaint towns. Others imagine dwindling populations and economic woes. A look at the myths and realities of life in America's rural communities. And why it often takes a natural disaster or a national tragedy to get rural issues into the headlines.
Dee Davis, President, The Center for Rural Strategies
Matthew Felling, Media Director, Center for Media and Public Affairs
Jeff David, Publisher, Livingston Parish News in Denham Springs, Louisiana
Chuck Hassebrook, Executive Director, Center for Rural Affairs in Lyons, Nebraska
In 2001, an unusual team of artists and scientists retraced a famous 1899 journey to Alaska. Hear from the Expedition leader about their surprising discoveries.
Thomas Litwin, Director of the Clark Science Center at Smith College; and author of "The Harriman Alaska Expedition Retraced: A Century of Change, 1899-2001 (Rutgers Univ. Press)
Now that the summer 's over and the tourist buses have left the mall you can actually enjoy Washington D.C. again. Join us to discuss your favorite places to go and hear about new places to visit plus find out about new exhibits opening in the area this fall.
Angela Fox, executive director and CEO, Cultural Tourism DC
Trey Graham, Theatre Critic, Washington City Paper
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