Monday June 26, 2006
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Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan shocked the Maryland political establishment when he pulled out of the race for governor due to clinical depression. We look at the political fallout and whether his announcement indicates that the stigma around depression is lifting.
Dr. Kenneth Duckworth, Medical director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness
Tom Dennison, Maryland Statehouse Bureau Chief, Gazette Newspaper
Yesterday's storm made this morning's commute troublesome for many of our region's commuters. Join Kojo for an update on what roads are flooded, what Metro stations are closed, and other advice for your commute home.
Dan Tangherlini, Director, D.C. Department of Transportation
Joan Morris, Spokesperson, Virginia Department of Transportation
David Buck, Spokesperson, Maryland State Highway Administration
They were forced from their homes by civil war in Sierra Leone. Meet a band that turns suffering into song and hope into harmony. The Refugee All Stars perform, and discuss music and healing.
Zach Niles, Co-Director/ Co-Producer, "The Refugee All Stars: The Documentary Film"
Banker White, Co-Director/ Co-Producer, "The Refugee All Stars: A Documentary Film"
Reuben Karoma, Band leader/vocalist, The Refugee All Stars
Alhaji Jeffrey "Black Nature" Kamara, Vocals, The Refugee All Stars
Ashade Pearce, Guitarist, The Refugee All Stars
Mustapha "Nico" Massaquoi, Drummer, The Refugee All Stars
Abdul Rahim “Arahim” Kamara, Harmony Vocals/ Harmonica, The Refugee All Stars
Mohamed “Makengo” Kamara, Vocalist, The Refugee All Stars
Idrissa Mallam Bangura, Bass Player, The Refugee All Stars
Jahson Gbassay Bull, Guitarist, The Refugee All Stars