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Thursday March 9, 2006

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12:06Education and Jobs for Veterans

"Support our Troops"- We see the message everywhere. But as soldiers come home, many find it difficult to re-enter civilian life. Kojo looks at how veterans' employment and educational opportunities have changed over the years.

Guests

Peter Gaytan, Director of Veterans' Affairs and Rehabilitation, The American Legion

Paul Dickson, co-author, "The Bonus Army" (Pub: Walker & Company); contributing editor at Washingtonian magazine and consulting editor at Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Thomas Allen, co-author, "The Bonus Army" (Pub: Walker & Company); longtime contributor to National Geographic Magazine.

Scott Hogenson, Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Department of Veterans Affairs

13:06Everyday Physics

What do rockets, roller coasters and Reddi-Wip have in common? They each represent a milestone in the history of physics. From arts and music to the Addams Family, how concepts like fractal geometry and special relativity influence our everyday lives.

Guests

Jennifer Ouellette, Author of "Black Bodies and Quantum Cats: Tales from the Annals of Physics."

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