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Show Summary –
Western Skies #90 – February 23, 2006
NEWSCAST
Eric Whitney reports on the body found a two days ago at Fort Carson and the new report on hunger in the U.S. And Stephen Raher has details on the race to replace Congressman Joel Hefley, who announced his retirement last week. [LISTEN]
CAPITOL COVERAGE
Eric Whitney reports on the slate of anti-immigration bills that were heard in committee this week. And Dan Costello explains an effort to pass stricter air pollution controls. [LISTEN]
REBECCA DUSSAULT PROFILE
Adam Burke has this audio portrait of cross country skier Rebecca Dussault, who is competing in the Olympics this week. [LISTEN]
WHAT'S IN A SONG: HUMPBACK CHUBB
Another edition of the Western Folklife Center's "What's In A Song" series.
This time, Ecologist Larry Stevens sings the saga of the lowly humpback chubb,
a funny looking fish that is native to the Colorado river system, and which is
struggling to survive decades of dam construction on the river. [Due
to licensing restrictions, this piece is not available online]
COMMENTARY: GOING TO SCHOOL AT HOME
A growing number of families are choosing to home school their children. But retired public school teacher Carolyn Vulgamore isn't sure this is such a great idea. [LISTEN]
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