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Southwest Washington, once ground zero for the federal government's controversial "urban renewal" program, is again facing an overhaul. As the District moves forward with plans to redevelop the Southwest waterfront, residents are worried that their diverse neighborhood will suffer. Kojo in Your Community tackles Southwest's history, redevelopment and change.
It's been called "the car of the 21st century" and "a glorified golf cart." A new documentary explores automakers' experience with the electric car, and tells the story of the rise and fall of the EV-1, an electric car GM offered in the 1990s to California drivers.
Chris Paine, Director, “Who Killed the Electric Car”
Chelsea Sexton, electric vehicle activist; and former EV1 sales specialist, Saturn/GM
Joseph Romm, Director, Center for Energy and Climate Solutions; former Acting Assistant Secretary of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy (1997); and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (1995-1998)
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With a thumping dance beat and lyrics that address weighty cultural issues, rapso isn't music that's easy to categorize. We learn more about rapso's Caribbean origins and get a live in-studio performance from the band 3Canal.
Wendell Manwarren, Member, 3canal; Director, Caribeana Imperia
Roger Roberts, Member, 3canal; Performer, "Caribeana Imperia"
Stanton Kewley, Member, 3canal; Performer, "Caribeana Imperia"
Robert Persaud, Guitarist and cuatro player; Musician, "Caribeana Imperia"
Michael Cherrie, Actor, "Caribeana Imperia"
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