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Through the Ages

Thursday, January 04, 2007

Each year, nearly 20,000 teens age out of the foster care system. Two youth advocacy workers argue that the current system sets kids up to fail, by not giving them the preparation they need. Also, a new biography examines the life of one of America’s least well known founding fathers: Thomas Paine. Plus, a former Peace Corps volunteer talks about spending two years at the side of a midwife in Mali. And to start off: two Underreported features. First, we ask how jets may be affecting global warming. Then we discuss China’s controversial new railway from Beijing to Tibet.


Underreported: Do Jets Contribute to Climate Change?

Coat sales are dismal. Blooming azaleas have been spotted in Central Park. Dr. David Travis, a climatologist at the University of Wisconsin, looks at whether jets and the condensation trails they leave behind are contributing to climate change.


Underreported: Beijing to Tibet Railway

China's train from Beijing to Tibet made its maiden voyage six months ago, as part of the ambitious Chinese plan to develop its western provinces. Since then, it's attracted throngs of migrant workers and tourists to Lhasa. Critics say the train also disrupts Tibet's culture and threatens its fragile environment. Thomas Laird and Lila Buckley talk about the pros and cons of the train. Mr. Laird was the Nepal correspondent for Asiaweek for a decade. Ms. Buckley is Beijing correspondent for China Watch; she's just returned from a trip on the Beijing-Tibet train.

The Story of Tibet is available for purchase at amazon.com

Into Tibet: The CIA's First Atomic Spy is available for purchase at amazon.com


Thomas Paine: A Neglected Founding Father?

Biographer Craig Nelson tells us why he feels that Thomas Paine deserves more recognition as a founding father.

Thomas Paine is available for purchase at amazon.com


A Midwife in Mali

Former Peace Corps volunteer Kris Holloway tells us about the two years she spent at the side of a midwife in Mali.

Monique and the Mango Rains is available for purchase at amazon.com


Beyond the Foster Care System

Each year, tens of thousands of teenagers without high school degrees or strong family relationships are released from the foster care system. Betsy Krebs and Paul Pitcoff explain why they feel the current system is setting kids up to fail, and what can be done to change it.

Beyond the Foster Care System is available for purchase at amazon.com

Youth Advocacy Center



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