July 28, 2009
July 28, 2009
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is the award winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun and Purple Hibiscus. Born in Nigeria to parents who worked at the University of Nigeria, she moved to the United States when she was 19 and attended Drexel University and Eastern Connecticut State University for undergraduate studies.
July 27, 2009
In the second hour of today's show, Marc spoke with guests about the future of food production and the ability to feed the world organically.
The panel included:
July 27, 2009
It's time for America to rethink energy. How much energy we use, how we use it, and, most importantly, where it comes from.
July 27, 2009
On today's show, Marc spoke with several environmental leaders about how the racial make-up of Baltimore City may change or effect the discussion of environmental justice.
Today's studio panel included:
July 27, 2009
July 27, 2009
The United States has one of the most progressive environmental justice systems in the world. Theoretically, Americans have access to more information, more options, and more community support in trying to lessen their environmental impact.
July 26, 2009
Public awareness on the need for becoming more energy efficient and lessening our environmental impact is at an all time high. However, in an economic crisis where many families are struggling to keep their homes and jobs, "going green" just can't be a top priority--or can it?
July 26, 2009
July 23, 2009
July 17, 2009
July 17, 2009
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disease that affects millions worldwide and has no cure. Today we spoke with leading researchers and health care professionals who specialize in sickle cell disease.
Today's guests are:
- Efa Ahmed Williams, Founder and Director of Destined to Live, an adolescent support transition group at Johns Hopkins Hospital (*more info on Destined to Live below)
- Carlton Haywood, a bioethics expert at Hopkins
- Shawn Bediako, Founder of the Laboratory for the Social and Psychological Study of Sickle Cell Disease at UMBC and Co-chair of the Maryland Statewide Steering Committee on Services For Adults with Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Disease Services and Resources in the Maryland/DC Area
The Johns Hopkins Sickle Cell Center for Adults
Dr. Sophie Lanzkron, Director
www.sicklecellcenter.org
Appointments: 410-955-3142
Infusion Clinic: 443-287-8288
Notes: The Johns Hopkins Sickle Cell Center for Adults is currently the only place in Maryland which offers comprehensive services to adults with sickle cell disease. Services include outpatient management, education, genetic counseling, hydroxyurea screening, pain management, and social services.
*Destined to Live
Efa Ahmed-Williams, Director
443 838 9227
Destinedtolive@gmail.com
The mission of Destined to Live is to educate and equip youth with chronic illnesses on how to transition from adolescent patients to responsible adults, capable of managing their lives and chronic illness by using coping strategies and life skills.
We invite youth with Sickle Cell disease to participate in this program at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The next session starts March 5, 2009. Come and enjoy free dinner, exciting guest speakers, college tours, health education, a peer support group, games, and much more.
Destined to Live presents Fun in the Sun Sickle Cell Day Camp from June 22, 2009 to July 31, 2009. Contact Efa Ahmed-Williams for more info.
Online Resources
The Sickle Cell Information Center
www.scinfo.org
Notes: A great place for patients, families, community members, and healthcare providers to find education and resources related to sickle cell disease.
Non-Profit Organizations
The William E. Proudford Sickle Cell Fund, Inc.
www.wepsicklecell.org/index.html
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
www.sicklecelldisease.org
Notes: These are but two of the organizations that you may choose to donate your time or money to in order to aid in sickle cell disease advocacy efforts.
Here is some information Shawn Bediako sent us about a study for adults living with sickle cell disease:
The Adult Sickle Cell Quality of Life Measurement Information System (ASCQ-Me) Project is creating a tool to help doctors and researchers across the U.S. better understand what it’s like for adults living with sickle cell disease.
By understanding how sickle cell affects your daily life – like how it affects your sleeping, eating, being able to move around, emotions and feelings, and the way you spend time with family and friends – researchers can better determine the real effects of different treatments and doctors may be better able to provide high-quality care.
We want to find out what it’s like to live with sickle cell disease from the people who know best. We are seeking adults with sickle cell disease to take the draft questionnaire.
All of the research is confidential and voluntary, and all participants will receive a payment as thanks. If you are interested in the study, please contact 410-455-1586.
This project is being funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
July 17, 2009
Do you have a bad attitude about the city you live in? What do municipal leaders have to do in order to get jaded residents to buy into a new vision for a city? How can a city get residents excited about urban life after years of dysfunction? How can a city create a beneficial relationship with citizens in order to generate support for economic, education, housing and other reforms?
July 17, 2009
The blogosphere can be a very hostile environment for female bloggers, readers and commenters. Marc spoke today with female bloggers and University of Maryland Law School's Danielle Citron about why so many women are experiencing harassment online-and what can be done to create safe spaces on the net.
July 17, 2009
Russ Baker is an award winning investigative reporter and author of the new book Family of Secrets: The Bush Dynasty, the Powerful Forces That Put It In the White House, and What Their Influence Means For America. He'll join Marc this hour for an exploration of one of the most
July 17, 2009
July 14, 2009
Ever dreamed of tearing up your lawn and growing some plants you can eat? We're joined by Scott Carlson, who did just that outside of his Rodgers Forge rowhouse, and Jon Traunfeld, the director of the Home and Garden Information Center at University of Maryland. While you're listening to our podcast, take a look at
July 14, 2009
Ever dreamed of tearing up your lawn and growing some plants you can eat? We're joined by Scott Carlson, who did just that outside of his Rodgers Forge rowhouse, and Jon Traunfeld, the director of the Home and Garden Information Center at University of Maryland. While you're listening to our podcast, take a look at
July 13, 2009
Take a trip with us to Druid Hill Park, where a group called the Druid Hill Park Players formed around the basketball courts, offering mentoring to younger players and providing informal oversight of the courts and the park. We'll talk with Orrin Webb, CEO and founder of the Park Players, and Michael Marks, Co-founder and Director of the Park Players.
July 13, 2009
Author John Pipkin grew up in Baltimore. He recently had his first novel published, a work of historical fiction using Henry David Thoreau as the main character called
July 13, 2009
July 13, 2009
Gene Robinson has spent the past seven years at the center of one of the touchiest issues in religion. As the Bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire, He is the very first openly gay bishop in the Episcopalian church. His election to that role in 2003 was met with much discomfort from the more traditional corners of the Episcopal church. Some churches have actually chosen to part ways with the Episcopal mother church and instead affiliated with more traditional parishes and national churches. Despite all this, he remains commited to his flock and to advocating for a world in which all God's children are given equal rights and protections.
He was kind enough to speak with Marc while he was in town to work with Equality Maryland.
July 13, 2009
July 13, 2009
It's no mystery that the United States healthcare system is ailing. About 45 million Americans don't have health insurance. Vets returning from Iraq struggle to receive sufficient treatment for the physical and mental tolls taken on them during deployment. Unexpected medical bills contributed significantly to the house foreclosure crisis.
July 13, 2009
July 13, 2009
In our first hour, Marc sits down with Alec Dubro a freelance writer who recently authored an article in ColorLines magazine, "Obama's Southern Problem-And Ours." They are joined by Kareem Crayton, who is an associate professor of law and political science at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law,
July 13, 2009
July 10, 2009
July 8, 2009
As America's population ages, we are increasingly confronted with the failure of our elder care system. Dr. Bill Thomas has made it his life's work to change how society approaches aging.
July 8, 2009
For the second hour, Marc was joined in-studio by Mike Weddle, author of 2012: Under the Witz Mountain, discussing whether or not the Mayan calendar accurately predicts December 21, 2012 as the end of the world.
July 8, 2009
The KIPP Ujima Village Academy has been ranked as the highest performing public middle school in Baltimore since it opened in 2002.
July 8, 2009
July 8, 2009
For the second hour of today's show, Marc was joined by New York Times best selling author, Laura Lippman.
July 7, 2009
July 7, 2009
Should a trolley ride on Charles Street once again? Would it help development along Charles Street, or would it divert funds from other transportation projects that would serve more people? Marc talks with advocates on both sides of the debate about funding, purpose, and how this project will affect Baltimore City economy and community.
Today's panel included:
July 2, 2009
July 2, 2009
July 1, 2009
An article in the May issue of the Urbanite chronicles the journey of the family of a murdered teenager as they deal with their grief and prepare to bury their son.
July 1, 2009
Marc speaks with Nobel Peace Prize Winner Wangari Maathai, whose latest book The Challenge for Africa examines some of the biggest obstacles that the continent faces, and Dr. Maathai's ideas about how to meet them.