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40th Anniversary
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Studies in Academia
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Hour One




Stem Cell Debate

Near the close of 2009, President Obama lived up to his campaign promises, releasing more embryonic stem cell lines for research earmarking $21 million more in funding. Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health and Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, Research Associate Professor in the Department of Oncology at Georgetown University stop by to discuss the scientific and societal ramifications.

www.nih.gov
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Lift Every Voice: The NAACP and the Making of the Civil Rights Movement

This past July, President Obama gave a rousing speech at the annual convention for the NAACP. Author Patricia Sullivan reminds us of the significance of the moment and movement which led up to it with her book, Lift Every Voice: The NAACP and the Making of the Civil Rights Movement.

www.amazon.com

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4-Time NBA Champion Derek Fisher

In this rebroadcast, Los Angeles Lakers' favorite clinch man and 4-time NBA Champion Derek Fisher discusses lessons learned on and off the court in his book, Character Driven: Life, Lessons and Basketball.

www.derekfisher2.com

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Sports with George Johnson

Sports commentator George Johnson discusses sports' prevailing headlines of 2009 that included the perils of Michael Vick and Tiger Woods.

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Mark Allen Felton

Saxophonist Mark Allen Felton aka "Panther" offers sweet melodies this New Year and shares why it's nothing but love in his new album, "I Do It For Love".

www.markallenfelton.com

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Hour Two

"The Year in Review"







Part One

The inauguration of President Barack Obama and the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy. Our four guests, Deroy Murdock, Dr. Michael Fauntroy, Kathryn Lopez and Connie Rice discuss 2009's political rollercoaster ride.

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Part Two

Chris Brown and Rihanna. TMZ and Tiger Woods. Where were you when you heard about the passing of Michael Jackson? The panel discussion moves forward to discuss the top headlines outside of politics in 2009.

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  Part Three

Forecasting 2010 - the conversation is concluded with predictions for the coming year and how present predicaments might impact the coming midterm elections.

www.shns.com
www.michaelfauntroy.com
www.nationalreview.com
www.advancementprojectca.org

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