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Monday June 26, 2006

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Week of June 26, 2006

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12:06Politics and Mental Health

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.

Guests

Dr. Kenneth Duckworth, Medical director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness

Tom Dennison, Maryland Statehouse Bureau Chief, Gazette Newspaper

13:06Rain, Flooding, Mass Transit Issues & Road Closures

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.

Guests

Dan Tangherlini, Director, D.C. Department of Transportation

Joan Morris, Spokesperson, Virginia Department of Transportation

David Buck, Spokesperson, Maryland State Highway Administration

13:20The Refugee All Stars

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.

Guests

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

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