Education reform has been a popular topic of discussion in recent years, but one researcher says we’re on the wrong track. Our guest gives us his ideas for changing the education system, which he believes would benefit everyone. We also get the latest on what’s making headlines in national politics this week, and look at the latest recall news in the auto industry.
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Airbag Recall To Affect Nearly 34 Million Cars In America
An already massive recall of vehicles in the United States got even bigger this week, as Japanese manufacturer Takata continues to face pressure from federal regulators over faulty airbags. The company has already recalled airbags used in about 18 million vehicles for the problem. This latest move will double that number, bringing it up to around 34 million, making it the single largest automotive recall in American history. An automotive expert explains the problem.
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This Week In Washington – May 20, 2015
Ken Vogel, chief investigative correspondent for POLITICO, joins Central Time for our weekly look at the most pressing issues in national politics.
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Educating Children For The Common Good
Schools should be training the citizens of the future to confront societal problems–but that mission can get lost in the quest for standards and testing. That’s according to an education researcher who says we should educate our children for the common good.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- Glenn Bower Guest
- Harry Enten Guest
- Joel Westheimer Guest
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