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Education; Wining and Dining

A large percentage of our public schools across the country are in crisis mode in trying to provide a quality education, especially in urban areas. Recently in Washington, DC the head of public schools made a bold move and fired 200 plus teachers just weeks shy of the start of the school year. I’ll talk with two education reporters covering this risky... Read more of this article

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Charlie Wilson, Islam in America, Indian-Americans

Do you remember these songs: “Outstanding,” “You Dropped a Bomb on Me” and “Burn Rubber on Me?”  These were all hits by the famous 70’s and 80’s funk group “The Gap Band”, led by frontman Charlie Wilson. Uncle Charlie will join us today to chat about the highs and lows of his 43-year music career and the Cincinnati Music... Read more of this article

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Beyond Unemployment Insurance; Rev. Al’s Reinvention

Unemployment continues to drag down the economy, with several polls showing that economic anxiety remains high among Americans. Policymakers on both sides of the aisle feel the recent extension of unemployment benefits is only a band-aid solution, and that long-term strategies are needed. Mark Trumbull, staff writer for the Christian Science Monitor,... Read more of this article

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Miami Public Schools; Heat Wave; The Politics of Jesus

It’s our last day of broadcasting in Miami, and we look into what is going on in our public schools through the lens of the Miami-Dade County, one of the largest public schools systems in the country. While there are some encouraging signs in public education—test scores in Michigan and Maryland are up—the news isn’t all so promising... Read more of this article

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Getting Ready for Retirement; Miami Police Shooting

According to a new study by the Employment Benefit Research Institute, a third of middle-income workers will run out of money after 20 years of retirement. Lower income workers may run out of money after only 10 years. Though many of us may not want to think about retirement, financial planning is necessary if we want to truly enjoy our golden years.... Read more of this article

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