1) A report on the growth of virtual schools and preparation measures in Massachusetts. 2) Hilary Smith talks about her bipolar disorder and her book, "Welcome to the Jungle." 3) A report on a Mexican music school in California. 4) An Academic Minute segment about banjos.
1) A report on student authors participating in an astrobiology short story contest, sponsored by NASA's Astrobiology Institute (NAI). 2) An Academic Minute segment on the evolving composition of the early atmosphere and oceans.
Host Bob Barrett reexamines stories from the past year (2012). 1) A school in Brooklyn uses applied behavioral analysis to help teach children with autism. 2) Teachers find challenges trying to advance their career in the current political and economic climate. 3) A computer goes from games shows to clinical labs.
1) Harvard Professor Meira Levinson, author of the book, "No Citizen Left Behind," discusses civics education and the achievement gap. 2) Agricultural student group, 4H, is incorporating more science and technology aspects, including robotics, into their programs to attract urban youth. 3) An Academic Minute segment about human memory.
Alan Chartock speaks with Albany Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain. They discuss Governor Cuomo's political ability, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, casino expansion, and other issues.
Alan Chartock interviews Blair Horner, returning Legislative Director for the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG). They discuss Horner's return to NYPIRG, redistricting, a constitutional convention, public campaign finance, government transparency, and other issues.
Alan Chartock speaks with Albany County District Attorney David Soares. They discuss the effectiveness of the Moreland Act Commission, rooting out political corruption, guns, and the progressive political coalition rising in Albany.
Alan Chartock speaks with Casey Seiler, State Editor and Capital Bureau Chief for the Albany Times Union. They discuss the primary elections, candidates, endorsements, and other issues.
David Guistina speaks with New York State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef from New York's 95th Assembly District. They discuss concerns over a government shutdown, property tax cap, the upstate economy, public campaign finance, political corruption, and the Vito Lopez scandal.
