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Nature films can raise awareness about -- and frame our thinking towards -- the natural world and environmental issues. But capturing images that captivate presents filmmakers with major logistical challenges and ethical questions. We explore the world behind the camera, and hear about the new feature film "Arctic Tale".
Chris Palmer, Director, Center for Environmental Filmmaking, American University
Adam Ravetch, Co-director, "Arctic Tale"
Sarah Robertson, Co-director, "Arctic Tale"
It's been seventy-five years since World War I veterans from across the country descended on Washington asking for compensation that was rightfully theirs. But they were met with tear gas, police sticks and an active U.S. Army determined to send them away. Join Kojo as we explore the impact of this movement and a local exhibit commemorating it.
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.
Whether you prefer strolling along sand dunes in Indiana or going on a polar bear safari in Ontario, there are lots of off-beat travel options in the U.S. in Canada. Whatever you choose, author Patricia Shultz has likely been there and can tell you where to go next. Join Kojo as we explore insider tips for travels throughout North America.
Patricia Schultz, author, "1,000 Places to See in the USA. & Canada Before You Die" (Workman Publishing)