http://www.wers.org en-us WERS Boston 88.9FM You Are Here is a weekly public affairs and news talk show from WERS 88.9FM at Emerson College. You Are Here explores issues of local and global importance that are commonly ignored by mainstream media outlets. WERS Boston 88.9fm You Are Here is a weekly public affairs and news talk show from WERS 88.9FM at Emerson College. You Are Here explores issues of local and global importance that are commonly ignored by mainstream media outlets. You Are Here takes a critical look at the politics and events that shape our world today. Past topics have included Modern Slavery, the Gold and Diamond trade, and Homelessness in Boston. You Are Here is a weekly public affairs and news talk show from WERS 88.9FM at Emerson College. You Are Here explores issues of local and global importance that are commonly ignored by mainstream media outlets. You Are Here takes a critical look at the politics and events that shape our world today. Past topics have included Modern Slavery, the Gold and Diamond trade, and Homelessness in Boston. WERS Boston 88.9fm publicaffairs@wers.org no WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, You Are Here covers the war on drugs. Patriotism is a strong word that--here in the USA--evokes images of Uncle Same and waving flags. Reporters Nicholas Iovino, Ben Tan, Wynn Harrison and Stephanie Miceli explore the evolution of the holiday, international independence holidays, how Boston is preparing for holiday festivities, how local residents plan to celebrate the 4th, and what real patriotism means. Producer and host Kassandra Sundt talks to Keith Lockhart, conductor of the Boston Pops. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH070410.mp3 Sun, 4 Jul 2010 15:15:00 EST 58:11 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, You Are Here covers the war on drugs. Reporters Ben Tan, Joseph Leahy, Nicholas Garlow, Wynn Harrison and Meghan explore topics including the bounty from the war, U.S. drug policy, addiction, prescription drug use, and the image of the drug ridden country of Columbia. News Director Nicholas Garlow speaks with the New York Times best-selling author and addiction expert, Dr. Harold Urschel. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH062010.mp3 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:15:00 EST 59:08 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, You Are Here covers jobs. Reporters Katie Bryant, Laura Roberts, Ben Tan, Wynn Harrison and Stephanie Miceli explore how the oil spill in the gulf has created jobs, how job presentation is changing, what the job situation is like here in Massachusetts and abroad, and how individuals are struggling in a tough job market. Producer and host Kassandra Sundt talks to Steve Greenhouse, author and labor and workforce correspondent for the New York Times. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH061310.mp3 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:15:00 EST 60:00 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, You Are Here covers Immigration, following a controversial law passed in Arizona. Reporters Ben Tan, Chad Boyle, Stephanie Miceli, Joseph Leahy and Justine Frostad explore topics including the new Arizona law and what it means, how Boston feels about the new law, expatriation, how immigrants are portrayed in the media and the life of an illegal immigrant. Producer and host Kassandra Sundt talks to former U.S. Representative and Republican, Thomas Tancredo. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH052310.mp3 Sun, 23 May 2010 15:15:00 EST 59:16 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, You Are Here covers the Massachusetts boil-water order crisis that occurred from May 1st through May 4th. Reporters Katie Bryant, Laura Roberts, Ben Tan, Joseph Leahy and Cat Viglienzoni explore the lingering questions from the crisis, how a crisis like this one can have an economic impact, the effect that businesses saw, the effect local residents felt, and why water is so important to your own health. Producer and host Nicholas Garlow speaks with Wayne Klotz, member of the American Waterworks Association and experienced member of the water resources industry. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH051610.mp3 Sun, 16 May 2010 15:15:00 EST 59:16 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, You Are Here covers the Cape Wind project. On March 4th, Interior Secretary Kenneth Salazar made the announcement in Boston, approving the $1 billion project. Reporters Kassandra Sundt, Anthony Howard, Joseph Leahy, Justine Frostad and Nicolette Orlemans cover angles including the numbers of the project, the effect it will have on Nantucket, opposition to the plan, Rhode Islands bid for a wind farm, and how the Obama Administration has handled energy reform during the term. Host Nicholas Garlow talks to Secretary Ian Bowles of the Massachusetts Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH050910.mp3 Sun, 9 May 2010 15:15:00 EST 59:37 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, the You Are Here staff covers Travel This week, You Are Here explores travel. Reporters Jillian Farrel, Nicolette Orlemans, Matthew Landsman and Stephanie Miceli explore local, national and international means of travel and transportation, including the Boston Taxi System, the recent flight cancellations in Europe caused by weather, President Obama’s High Speed Rail System plan, and aerophobia. Reporter Kassandra Sundt talks to the new MBTA General Manager, Richard Davies, about his goals as the GM, and what the MBTA needs to do to improve. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH042510.mp3 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 15:15:00 EST 56:15 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, the You Are Here staff covers U.S. Health Care Reform. Reporters Joseph Leahy, Anum Hussain, Jillian Farrel and Nicolette Orlemans cover who will become insured in the new bill, how it will affect Massachusetts, what pre-existing conditions are and how the new bill changes them, and what the bill means for students. Producer and host Nicholas Garlow talks to CNN’s Chief Health and Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, about the immediate provisions in the bill, and the demographics who will be most affected by it. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH040410.mp3 Sun, 4 Apr 2010 15:15:00 EST 58:01 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, You Are Here covers weather. Reporters Anthony Howard, Kassandra Sundt, Justine Frostad, Ariel Neidermeier and Stephanie Miceli explore the floods that hit Rhode Island and Massachusetts this past March, climate change and a new legislation proposal sponsored by Massachusetts Senator John Kerry, the El Niño effect, and seasonal change and your health. Host Nicholas Garlow talks to Edward Capone of the National Weather Service about the March floods that hit New England. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH041810.mp3 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:15:00 EST 57:50 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, You Are Here covers gambling. Reporters Nicolette Orlemans, Katie Bryant, Joshua Sackheim and Kassandra Sundt explore topics including the history of gambling, the economics of gambling, gambling in Massachusetts, and horse racing. Reporter Ben Tan talks to someone from Gamblers Anonymous about their experience with gambling, and overcoming an addiction. News Director Jack Lepiarz speaks with Massachusetts State Treasurer Timothy Cahill about where the gambling debate is at this point in Massachusetts. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH120610.mp3 Sun, 6 Dec 2009 15:15:00 EST 1:01:43 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston The You Are Here staff explores education this week. Reporters look at local education, national education, reform, and more. Matthew Landsman covers education here in Massachusetts. Joseph Leahy looks at the student loan measure in the health care bill. Nicolette Orlemans covers the possible overhaul of the No Child Left Behind Act. Anum Hussain explores differences in public and private school. Stephanie Miceli looks at learning theories. Producer and host Nicholas Garlow talks to Commissioner Mitchell Chester of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH032810.mp3 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:15:00 EST 59:58 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, You Are Here covers Social Media. Reporters Ariel Neidermeier and Jillian Farrel explore the history of new media and how new media is changing social interaction. Reporter Anthony Howard explores the rise of blogging, and the effect it is having on journalism. Reporter Matthew Landsman looks at internet ethics, and how they are evolving with the increased spread of information online. Reporter Justine Frostad explores the rise in online dating. Producer/Host Nicholas Garlow speaks with the co-founder of Blogger, Meg Hourihan. Blogger has remained one of the most popular blogging softwares more than ten years since its launch in 1999. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH032110.mp3 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:15:00 EST 58:05 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, the You Are Here staff covers the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada. Reporters Nicolette Orlemans, Joshua Sackheim, Anthony Howard, Kassandra Sundt and Stephanie Miceli explore topics including the science of Curling, the culture of sports, local athletes competing from Massachusetts, Canada’s recognition of the First Nations peoples, and Boston’s opinion of the games. Host Nicholas Garlow talks to marketing expert John Davis about Olympic advertising and the way companies brand themselves at the games. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH022810.mp3 Wed, 02 Feb 2010 15:15:00 EST 1:00:00 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, You Are Here explores Alternative Jobs. Reporters Ariel Neidermeier and Anum Hussain cover the agriculture, food and entertainment industries. News Director Jack Lepiarz explores alternative jobs in energy. Producer Nicholas Garlow talks to the Vice President of Marketing for the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) about the local job market. Reporter Nicolette Orlemans interviews retired NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld about his experience in space and career in aviation. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH031410.mp3 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:15:00 EST 51:35 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, You Are Here profiles some of the celebrities that passed away in 2009. This week, You Are Here profiles some of the celebrities that passed away in 2009. Reporters Dana Mooney, Joshua Sackheim, Justine Frostad, Nicolette Orlemans and Katie Bryant explore the lives of high profile figures including Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Patrick Swayze, Walter Cronkite and Ted Kennedy. Producer Nicholas Garlow talks to Stuart Fischoff, Senior Editor of the Journal of Media Psychology, about celebrity worship. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH110110.mp3 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:15:00 EST 58:26 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, You Are Here explores gender roles in society. This week the You Are Here staff explores gender roles in society. Reporters Joshua Sackheim, Justine Frostad, and Nicolette Orlemans explore issues including the history of gender roles, gender roles in sports and sex trafficking. Reporters Kassandra Sundt and Matthew Landsman talk to members of the homosexual and transgender communities. Producer Nicholas Garlow talks to Denise Simmons. Mrs. Simmons became the first lesbian African-American mayor in the United States, for the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH021410.mp3 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:15:00 EST 57:07 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, You Are Here explores the growing problem of Obesity in America. This week, You Are Here explores the growing problem of Obesity in America. Reporter Kassandra Sundt covers child obesity just a week before First Lady Michelle Obama launches her "Let's Move" campaign to fight childhood obesity. Reporters Joshua Sackheim and Ben Tan explore issues including eat disorders and the world of dietary weight loss supplements. Reporter Nicolette Orlemans explores plastic surgery. Reporter Matthew Landsman looks at the psychology of obesity. Producer Nicholas Garlow finishes the show with a special interview with Jared Fogle, known better as "Subway Jared." http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH020710.mp3 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST 58:01 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston The You Are Here staff takes an in-depth look at Homelessness this week. Reporters Nicolette Orlemans and Katie Bryant cover homelessness as a problem in Boston and around the Nation. Reporters Matthew Landsman, Kassandra Sundt and Dana Mooney answer local residents concerns about homelessness, how it is being combated, and how the recession is affecting it. To finish the show, Producer Nicholas Garlow talks to John Obrien from the US Interagency Council on homelessness. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH101809.mp3 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST 56:56 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, You Are Here covers the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12th. This week, You Are Here covers the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12th. Reporters Anthony Howard, Joshua Sackheim, Nicolette Orlemans, Ben Tan and Kassandra Sundt explore topics including the history of Haiti’s economy, local relief efforts, how local residents have been affected by the ‘quake and what the future of Haiti looks like. Producer Nicholas Garlow finishes the show with a special interview with World Visions Disaster Communications Officer Laura Blank. Mrs. Blank, who was deployed to Haiti just 36 hours after the quake talks about her experience helping with relief efforts. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH013110.mp3 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST 55:45 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, You Are Here explores what 2010 will hold for the United States and the world abroad This week, You Are Here explores what 2010 will hold for the United States and the world abroad. Reporter Andress Bruss talks to U.S. Senate candidate and Republican, Scott Brown. Reporter Kassandra Sundt explores the future of the local economy. News Director Jack Lepiarz speaks with author Andrew Gause about the national economy. Producer Nicholas Garlow speaks with Princeton professor of public affairs Julian Zelizer about national security. News Director Jack Lepiarz concludes the show with a special interview with the co-creator of “The Daily Show,” Lizz Windstead. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH011009.mp3 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST 57:14 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week, You Are Here covers the Special Election for US Senate in Massachusetts.... This week, You Are Here covers the Special Election for US Senate in Massachusetts. Reporters Anthony Howard, Chris Balchum, Ben Tan and Kassandra Sundt cover the candidates and the issues (including healthcare, voter turn-out, and the importance of this election). Producer Nicholas Garlow talks to Secretary of State William Galvin about the importance of the seat and what he expects Tuesdays polls will be like. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH011710.mp3 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST 51:14 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week the You Are Here staff explores rejection in all aspects of life... This week the You Are Here staff explores rejection in all aspects of life, human relationships, current events and the law. Reporters Kassandra Sundt, Nicolette Orlemans, Matthew Landsman, Ben Tan and Katie Bryant cover these topics. Producer Nicholas Garlow talks to Neil Trautwein, Vice President of the National Retail Foundation about the healthcare issue. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH101109.mp3 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST 1:00:04 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston This week the You Are Here staff explores Boston public safety. Emerson College was recently ranked #1 most dangerous campus among colleges nationwide in a report by “The Daily Beast,” an online reporting source. Reporters Ben Tan, Kassandra Sundt, Nicolette Orlemans explore public safety here, how the demographics of a city affect crime, and how Boston compares to neighboring cities like New York. Producer Nicholas Garlow finishes the show with a special interview with Andrew Tiedemann, Vice President of Public Affairs at Emerson College. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/YAH100409.mp3 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST 51:45 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college WERS 88.9 FM Boston Will Massachusetts roll the dice on casino gambling? A look at what Class 3 gambling could mean for the state. Also, interviews with Representative Barney Frank and presidential candidate Mike Gravel. Kevin Clay, Gabi Conti, Chona Camomot, Jillian Cardillo and Ashley Porter report on local casino gambling. We discuss gambling addiction, how casinos target Asian customers, the race to build a casino in Massachusetts, and the effects casino gambling had on towns in Connecticut. Also, Kevin Clay interviews Representative Barney Frank and David Goodman interviews presidential candidate Mike Gravel. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/June_3rd_2007_Gambling.mp3 Mon, 4 Jun 2007 08:00:00 EST 56:30 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, gambling, wampanoag, gravel, barney frank, cahill WERS 88.9 FM Boston Will Massachusetts roll the dice on casino gambling? A look at what Class 3 gambling could mean for the state. Also, interviews with Representative Barney Frank and presidential candidate Mike Gravel. Kevin Clay, Gabi Conti, Chona Camomot, Jillian Cardillo and Ashley Porter report on local casino gambling. We discuss gambling addiction, how casinos target Asian customers, the race to build a casino in Massachusetts, and the effects casino gambling had on towns in Connecticut. Also, Kevin Clay interviews Representative Barney Frank and David Goodman interviews presidential candidate Mike Gravel. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/June_3rd_2007_Gambling.mp3 Mon, 4 Jun 2007 08:00:00 EST 56:30 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, gambling, wampanoag, gravel, barney frank, cahill WERS 88.9 FM Boston A preview of a crucial upcoming vote on same-sex marriage. Comments from both sides of the issue, the Governor, and a look at same-sex divorce. Also, an interview with former Senator Bill Bradley. Kevin Clay, Ashley Porter, and Sean Brady report on a crucial upcoming same-sex marriage vote. Is the definition of marriage something that should be left up to the voters? We also have stories on a homosexual state Senator, the gay wedding planning business, and the same-sex divorce dispute in Rhode Island. Also, Clevette Greene reports on a group turning old cell phones into money for soldiers. And David Goodman interviews Hall of Fame basketball player and former Senator Bill Bradley. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/June_10th_2007_Samesex_Marriage.mp3 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:00:00 EST 00:58:33 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, same-sex, bill bradley WERS 88.9 FM Boston "You Are Here" air date: April 8, 2007 Featured on MSNBC's "Countdown with Keith Olbermann." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmhmYA16XAM "You Are Here" air date: April 8, 2007 Featured on MSNBC's "Countdown with Keith Olbermann." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmhmYA16XAM David Goodman talks with former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay about Attorney General Alberto Gonzales,who he may support for president, his indictment scandal, and his comparison of liberals to Hitler. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Tom_DeLay.mp3 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:00:00 EST 21:03 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, david goodman, delay WERS Boston 88.9fm "You Are Here" air date: May 13, 2007 "You Are Here" air date: May 13, 2007 Kevin Clay interviews presidential candidate, Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich about impeaching Vice President Cheney, his chances of becoming president, and his latest supporter... Russell Simmons. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Dennis_Kucinich.mp3 Mon, 14 May 2007 08:00:00 EST 12:31 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, kevin clay, kucinich, impeach WERS 88.9 FM Boston "You Are Here" air date: June 3, 2007 "You Are Here" air date: June 3, 2007 Kevin Clay interviews Congressman Barney Frank about his bill to reverse the online gambling ban. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Barney_Frank.mp3 Mon, 4 Jun 2007 08:00:00 EST 7:45 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, kevin clay, barney frank, online gambling WERS 88.9 FM Boston "You Are Here" air date: June 3, 2007 "You Are Here" air date: June 3, 2007 David Goodman interviews presidential candidate, former Alaska Senator Mike Gravel about his chances of becoming president, why he thinks we should leave Iraq, and why he thinks President Bush needs "psychiatric help." http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Mike_Gravel.mp3 Sun, 3 Jun 2007 08:00:00 EST 11:42 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, david goodman, mike gravel WERS Boston 88.9fm "You Are Here" air date: July 2, 2006 "You Are Here" air date: July 2, 2006 David Goodman interviews political commentator and best-selling author Ann Coulter about her book "Godless." http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Ann_Coulter.mp3 Mon, 3 Jul 2006 08:00:00 EST 19:45 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, david goodman, ann coulter, godless WERS Boston 88.9fm "You Are Here" air date: November 19, 2006 "You Are Here" air date: November 19, 2006 David Goodman interviews CNN's Lou Dobbs about his book "War on the Middle Class," outsourcing, and immigration. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Lou_Dobbs.mp3 Mon, 20 Nov 2006 08:00:00 EST 10:36 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, david goodman, lou dobbs WERS Boston 88.9fm 2007 Associated Press award winning show for "Investigative Reporting" 2007 Associated Press award winning show for "Investigative Reporting" http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/December_17th_2006_Gold_and_Diamonds.mp3 Mon, 18 Dec 2006 08:00:00 EST 59:34 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, gold, diamonds WERS Boston 88.9fm 2007 Associated Press award winning show for "Public Affairs" 2007 Associated Press award winning show for "Public Affairs" http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/March_19th_2006_Iraq.mp3 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 08:00:00 EST 1:03:32 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, iraq WERS Boston 88.9fm "You Are Here" air date: June 10, 2007 "You Are Here" air date: June 10, 2007 David Goodman interviews Hall of Fame basketball player and former New Jersey Senator Bill Bradley about his book "New American Story," the red and blue division in this country, how to fix the voting process, and who he'll support for president. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Bill_Bradley.mp3 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:00:00 EST 13:39 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, david goodman, bill bradley> WERS Boston 88.9fm "You Are Here" air date: June 24, 2007 "You Are Here" air date: June 24, 2007 David Goodman interviews Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author Natalie Angier about her new book "The Canon," and the argument of creationism vs. evolution. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Natalie_Angier.mp3 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:00:00 EST 15:02 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, angier, david goodman WERS Boston 88.9fm Investigating racial profiling. To what extent does it exist? Is it ever warranted? How can we stop unfair profiling? Also, an interview with author/journalist Natalie Angier. Kevin Clay, Jamie Blanco, Chona Camomot, Ashley Porter, Ross Dallas, Sean Brady, and Hermela Aregawi report on racial profiling against illegal immigrants and other minorities, profiling in jury selection, profiling in the health care system, and profiling at airports. Also, David Goodman interviews journalist/author Natalie Angier. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/June_24th_2007_Racial_Profiling.mp3 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:00:00 EST 59:48 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, wers, racial profiling WERS Boston 88.9fm The UNHCR released its Global Trends refugee report last month. This show takes a look at situations refugees face worldwide. Kevin Clay, Ashley Porter, Hermela Aregawi, Ross Dallas, Jamie Blanco, and Sean Brady report on statelessness, a local refugee from Liberia, Afghan refugees, and U.S. policy towards Iraqi, Cuban, and Haitian refugees. Also, David Goodman interviews author/historian Michael Beschloss. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/July_1st_2007_Refugees.mp3 Mon, 2 Jul 2007 08:00:00 EST 1:00:14 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, refugees WERS Boston 88.9fm "You Are Here" air date: July 1, 2007 David Goodman interviews author/historian Michael Beschloss about his new book "Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How they Changed America, 1789-1989." http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Michael_Beschloss.mp3 Mon, 2 Jul 2007 08:00:00 EST 11:42 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, david goodman, michael beschloss WERS Boston 88.9fm "You Are Here" air date: July 15, 2007 "You Are Here" air date: July 15, 2007 David Goodman interviews Tour de France winner Floyd Landis about his win and the ongoing scandal surrounding it. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Floyd_Landis.mp3 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:00:00 EST 7:39 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, floyd landis, david goodman WERS Boston 88.9fm What does "the world is flat" mean? A look overseas at some types of work being done overseas for businesses here in the U.S., including medical transcriptions and even community journalism. Kevin Clay, Sean Brady, Ross Dallas, Jamie Blanco, Hermela Aregawi, and Chona Camomot report on the benefits of outsourcing for the U.S. economy, tax havens, outsourcing journalism, outsourcing medical transcriptions, and language and distance barriers in call centers. Also, David Goodman interviews Tour de France winner Floyd Landis http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/July_15th_2007_Outsourcing.mp3 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:00:00 EST 59:38 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, outsourcing WERS Boston 88.9fm A look at the impacts of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and the future of the media. Kevin Clay, Hermela Aregawi, Chona Camomot, and Ross Dallas look at who owns what media, how media deregulation has spurred entertainment journalism, "pack" journalism, and voice-tracking. Also, David Goodman interviews legal expert Alan Dershowitz about his new book "Blasphemy." http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/July_22nd_2007_Media_Deregulation.mp3 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:00:00 EST 57:59 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, media deregulation, dershowitz WERS Boston 88.9fm "You Are Here" air date: July 22nd, 2007 "You Are Here" air date: July 22nd, 2007 David Goodman interviews legal expert Alan Dershowitz about his new book "Blasphemy: How the Religious Right is Hijacking the Declaration of Independence." http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Alan_Dershowitz.mp3 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:00:00 EST 10:58 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, david goodman, alan dershowitz WERS Boston 88.9fm An alternative look at health care. Are there real cures and treatments we don't understand? Also, an interview with former presidential advisor Dick Morris. Kevin Clay, Jamie Blanco, Gabi Conti, Ross Dallas, Hermela Aregawi, and Jillian Cardillo look at alternative medicines and therapies. Included: curing cancer with shark cartilage, marijuana's alleged health benefits, hypnosis, and prayer. Also, David Goodman interviews former presidential advisor Dick Morris, who has a new book called "Outrage." http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/July_29th_2007_Alternative_Medicine.mp3 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:00:00 EST 58:50 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, wers, alternative medicine WERS Boston 88.9fm "You Are Here" air date: July 29, 2007 David Goodman interviews former presidential advisor Dick Morris about his new book "Outrage," and who he thinks will take the White House in 2008. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Dick_Morris.mp3 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:00:00 EST 16:13 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, david goodman, dick morris WERS Boston 88.9fm "You Are Here" air date: August 12, 2007 Kevin Clay talks with the former Director of Communications and Strategy for Prime Minister Tony Blair, Alastair Campbell, about his rocky relationship with the press, Tony Blair being President Bush's "poodle," and his new book. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Alastair_Campbell.mp3 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:00:00 EST 00:11:05 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, alastair campbell, kevin clay WERS Boston 88.9fm "You Are Here" air date: August 12, 2007 David Goodman speaks with former political advisor Bob Shrum about his presidential campaign with John Kerry, his take on the 2008 presidential race, and his new book. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Bob_Shrum.mp3 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:00:00 EST 00:13:19 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, bob shrum, david goodman WERS Boston 88.9fm Are you being watched? Fifty eight years after the publication of "1984," we take a look at what Big Brother is up to now. Kevin Clay, Hermela Aregawi, Sean Brady, Ross Dallas, and Jillian Cardillo report on surveillance to fight terrorism, RFID tags, and privacy rules journalists have to follow. Also, interviews with former press director for Tony Blair, Alastair Campbell, and former political advisor Bob Shrum. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/August_12th_2007_Privacy.mp3 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:00:00 EST 00:58:46 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, privacy, 1984 WERS Boston 88.9fm Highlighting some of the best reporting this year. Highlighting some of the best reporting this year. Featuring stories by Bill Glucroft on China's impact on the Darfur crisis, Hermela Aregawi on a Liberian refugee in Boston, Kevin Clay on journalism outsourcing, Jessica Phaneuf on marketing to children, Gabi Conti on gambling addiction, and Ashley Porter on a homosexual senator voting on same-sex marriage. Plus, David Goodman's interview with Tom Delay. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/August_26th_2007_Best_of.mp3 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:00:00 EST 1:00:04 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, WERS Boston 88.9fm A new mosque opens in Roxbury, and media coverage in the Middle East. A new mosque opens in Roxbury, and media coverage in the Middle East with veteran reporter Gordon Robison. Also, David Goodman interviews columnist Bob Novak. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Sept_30th_2007_Islam.mp3 Mon, 1 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST 44:06 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, islam WERS Boston 88.9fm "You Are Here" air date: Sept. 30, 2007 "You Are Here" air date: Sept. 30, 2007 David Goodman interviews conservative columnist Bob Novak about his book "The Prince of Darkness." http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Bob_Novak.mp3 Mon, 1 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST 13:36 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, novak, goodman WERS Boston 88.9fm A look at press freedom in Africa with two visiting Liberian journalists. You Are Here explores press freedom in Africa. Bill Glucroft sits down Matthias Daffah and Veronica Kahn, two journalists visiting from Liberia. Then interviews with Michael Keating, a visiting fellow at UMASS Boston's Center for Democracy and Developments, and Melinda Robbins, a journalist who has worked in African countries to develop their media. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Oct_7_2007_Press_Freedom_in_Africa.mp3 Mon, 8 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST 59:55 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, WERS Boston 88.9fm The "You Are Here" team explores what happiness means in society. The "You Are Here" team explores what happiness means in society. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Oct_21_2007_Happiness.mp3 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST 51:43 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, happiness, you are here WERS Boston 88.9fm A look at where we are more than 20 years since President Nixon declared a "war on drugs." Reports on a Boston rehab center; overcrowded prisons as a result of locking up drug offenders; mandatory minimum prison sentences and an effort to reform them here in MA; an international perspective with a Columbian journalist. Also, David Goodman interviews political commentator Ann Coulter. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Oct_28_2007_Drugs.mp3 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST 55:00 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, drugs, goodman, coulter WERS Boston 88.9fm "You Are Here" date: November 11, 2007 "You Are Here" date: November 11, 2007 David Goodman interviews Weekly Standard columnist Stephen Hayes about being the official biographer of Vice President Dick Cheney. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Stephen_Hayes.mp3 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST 16:24 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, stephen hayes, goodman WERS Boston 88.9fm It takes a lot of stuff to sustain our comfortable way of life. Where does it all come from, where does it all go? Insight into the resources that sustain us. Katie Lannigan, Amy Farnsworth, Tina Gao and Mike Hachey report on the paper making and recycling process, where all our electronic equipment and other technology go when we upgrade, and the rising global population. Also, interviews with Charlotte Kahn of the Boston Indicators Project, and Achim Steiner, the under-secretary general of the United Nations Environment Program. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Nov_4_2007_Resources.mp3 Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST 51:54 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, WERS Boston 88.9fm Non-verbal communication makes up the bulk of all communication, but rarely does it receive the credit it deserves. How does non-verbal cues play into our daily interactions, and society at large? Katie Lannigan and Nicole Beaumont report on non-verbal communication in lying, and an overview of non-verbal development in people. Also, an interview with political consultant, Spencer Kimball. And David Goodman interviews Dick Cheney's biographer Stephen Hayes. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Nov_11_2007_Nonverbal_Communication.mp3 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST 50:58 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, WERS Boston 88.9fm Figures, legends and events are much more than static icons of history; they yield insight into what people value and believe to be "right." You Are Here looks at the American narrative and explores if its led us astray. Katie Lannigan, Violet Ikonomova, Elizabeth Sheeran and Katie Eastman explore American exceptionalism, how the post-Katrina failure violated the social contract, the Thanksgiving story and modern day sports. Plus, interviews with Jamila Raquib, the executive director of the Albert Einstein Institution. Also, David Goodman interviews Robert Draper, author of "Dead Certain," a recent book about the presidency of George W. Bush. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Nov_25th_2007_America_Narrative.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST 59:12 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, WERS 88.9fm A look at race and the changing political climate of the past 40 years and today. Also, an interview with journalist and author Dana Milbank. Kathryn Smucker, Kassandra Sundt, Nicolette Orlemans, Chris Balchum, and Olivia Cueva report on times in the past and present when the political climate was changing with regards to minorities. The show includes the stories of Civil Rights Veterans from the front lines, Voter representation here in Boston, how race and gender are affecting the current election, and the impact of young voters on the current presidential election. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Feb_10_2008_Race_and_Politics.mp3 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST 56:16 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, WERS 88.9fm "You Are Here" air date: February 10, 2007 http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Dana_Milbank.mp3 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST 6:10 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, WERS 88.9fm The typical nuclear family made up of a mother, a father and 2.5 children isn't so typical anymore. We take a look at how the family structure is changing and evolving in today's society. Kathryn Smucker, Kassandra Sundt, Nicolette Orlemans, Olivia Cueva and Katie Lannigan look deeper into what 'family' means today. The show features reporting on adoption in U.S. families; sibling dynamics and how those dynamics affect not only the children's interaction, but also their development through adulthood; single parenting and the struggles single moms and dads have to deal with; the role different religions play in families; and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-headed families. Also, David Goodman interviews republican senator and author of the new book "Why we whisper: Restoring our right to say it's wrong", Jim Demint. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Feb_17_2008_Modern_Family.mp3 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST 59:09 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, WERS 88.9fm "You Are Here" air date: February, 17 2007 "You Are Here" air date: February, 17 2007 http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Jim_DeMint.mp3 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST 00:10:12 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, Seperate with spaces only, do not use commas. WERS 88.9fm Everything can now be done online. This week we look at the growing online culture and how that's affecting our society. Also, an interview with writer/director Brett Morgen, as well as PBS's Jim Lehrer. Olivia Cueva, Kathryn Smucker, Nicolette Orlemans and Chris Balchum talk about the declining amount of human-to-human contact because of the world wide web, as well as businesses moving online, the good and the bad in online safety and reliability, and internet and online gaming addictions. Also, Laura Imkamp interviews Brett Morgen on his new film 'Chicago 10', and David Goodman talks with PBS's Jim Lehrer. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Feb_24_2008_The_Booming_Online_Culture.mp3 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST 59:43 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, WERS 88.9fm "You Are Here" air date: February 24, 2008 "You Are Here" air date: February 24, 2008 http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Interviews_Jim_Lehrer.mp3 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST 9:49 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, WERS 88.9fm The U.S. prides itself on being a democracy, but what does that really mean? This week we look at different sides of democracy - both in the United States and internationally. Also, an interview with conservative publisher Al Regnery. Olivia Cueva, Kathryn Smucker, Nicolette Orlemans and Katie Lannigan report on democracy in the U.S., and whether we really have a democratic political system. Also, we look at how the U.S. is working to spread democracy overseas; democratic political systems - or the lack thereof - in other countries; how democracy is taught in the United States; and what effects a democracy has on the people under its rule. Also, David Goodman talks with conservative publisher Al Regnery about his newest book. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Mar_2_2008_Democracy.mp3 Mon, 3 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST 1:01:09 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, WERS Boston 88.9fm This week we look at different aspects of the consumer culture and how it impacts the average citizen. Also, interviews with economist Ken Goldstein and former White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers. Kathryn Smucker, Kassandra Sundt, Olivia Cueva and Nicolette Orlemans take a look at constant spending and the debt that can lead to, as well as how the constant exposure to advertising affects us from before we can even talk. We also talk about how the things we buy impact the environment, and what globalization means for the average buyer. Also, Laura Imkamp talks with Ken Goldstein, an economist at the Conference Board in New York; and David Goodman goes one-on-one with the former White House press secretary under Bill Clinton, Dee Dee Myers. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/March_9_2008_Consumer_Culture.mp3 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST 01:00:07 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, consumers WERS Boston 88.9fm This week we take a look at the aging baby boomer generation; how are the baby boomers affecting our society, and what does that mean for them? Also, an interview with president Bush's former speechwriter David Frum. Katie Lannigan, Kassandra Sundt and Kathryn Smucker report on how the baby boomer population - most of whom are now over sixty and nearing retirement - is aging and what kinds of programs are available to them, both in terms of government-sponsored programs and living situations. Later on, Olivia Cueva takes a look at age discrimination in the workplace, and Nicolette Orlemans talks about the aging society's affect on today's political system. Also, David Goodman goes one-on-one with George W. Bush's former speech writer David Frum, who coined the phrase "Axis of Evil". http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/March_23_2008_The_Aging_Society.mp3 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST 00:58:05 WERS Boston 88.9fm A look at the rights of the second amendment of the U.S. Constitution and what the future of gun ownership may be. Also, an interview with former CIA operative, Michael Scheuer. Melanie Cordova, Nicolette Orlemans, Kathryn Smucker, Kassandra Sundt, and Sean Teehan take a look at the second amendment. Reports include how the second amendment has traditionally been interpreted, the current Supreme Court hearings on the second amendment, gun control laws, the stake of pro and anti-gun organizations in the government and local efforts to keep guns out of the hands of kids. Also, David Goodman interviews former CIA operative Michael Scheuer about his new book, "Marching Toward Hell: America and Islam After Iraq". http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/March_30_2008_The_Second_Amendment.mp3 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST 00:51:44 WERS Boston 88.9fm This week we take a look at immigration and how immigrants impact our society. Also, an interview with former CIA operative, Michael Scheuer. Olivia Cueva, Katie Lannigan, Kathryn Smucker, Kassandra Sundt, and Sean Teehan take a look at the experience of immigrants coming to the U.S. and how immigration impacts our society. Reports include how immigrants affect the job market, how immigration laws have changed since September 11th, 2001, Boston?s immigrant tradition, the discrimination immigrants are often faced with, and the struggles facing refugees. Also, David Goodman interviews former CIA operative Michael Scheuer about his new book, "Marching Toward Hell: America and Islam After Iraq". http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/April_6_2008_Immigration.mp3 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST 00:59:08 WERS Boston 88.9fm This week we take a look at how the American job market is currently changing and how a recession could further impact these changes. Also an interview with Jim Leherer of PBS's "The News Hour With Jim Leherer". Olivia Cueva, Nicolette Orlemans, Kathryn Smucker, Kassandra Sundt, and Sean Teehan report on the current state of the American job market, how its changing and how it could change further if the U.S. falls into an economic recession. Packages include general trends of the U.S. job market, how outsourcing impacts American jobs, the trials of unemployment, how salaries vary across the country, and the increase in green collar jobs. Also, David Goodman speaks with Jim Leherer of PBS's "The News Hour With Jim Leherer" about his latest book, "Eureka!" http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/April_13_2008_The_American_Job_Market.mp3 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST 00:59:33 WERS Boston 88.9fm A look at some of the many different ideas and theories behind the creation and development of the universe and life on this planet. Also, and interview with conservative publisher Al Regnery. Kathryn Smucker, Sean Teehan, Nicolette Orlemans, Olivia Cueva and Kassandra Sundt cover a few of the different beliefs behind the creation of life. We look at some of the most popular ideas: Creationism and Evolution; as well as Hinduism's beliefs on how the world was created, and what the Mayans believed about where the first humans came from. We also talk about the ideas behind one of the most controversial religions - Scientology - and the constrasting ideas within the religion itself. Also, David Goodman interviews Al Regnery, former head of the conservative Regnery Publishing and one of the country's leading conservative names. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/April_20_2008_Theories_Of_Origin.mp3 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST 00:55:53 WERS Boston 88.9FM You Are Here is a weekly public affairs show from WERS 88.9 FM at Emerson college. Past topics have included Modern Slavery, the Gold and Diamond Trade, and Homelessness in Boston. Hermela Aregawi, Chris Balchum, Violet Ikonomova, Jack Lepiarz, and Rebecca Grenwald cover a few of the different forms of alternative energy and the politics behind them. We look at some growing fields, like wind and solar energy, as well as some older power sources, like fossil fuels and nuclear power. Also, Jack Lepiarz interviews Paul Dickerson, the Chief Operation Officer of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. of the Department of Energy. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/May_18_2008_Alternative_Energy.mp3 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EST 00:59:26 wers, 88.9fm, 88.9, wers.org, emerson college, Nuclear, Energy, Solar, Wind, Power, Oil, Gas, Fuel, Pump, Alternative, Energy, Electricity WERS 88.9 FM You Are Here is a weekly public affairs show from WERS 88.9 FM at Emerson college. Past topics have included Modern Slavery, the Gold and Diamond Trade, and Homelessness in Boston. The You Are Here team looks at the various issues around voting, from voting machines, problems with registration, and cases of voter intimidation. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Sept_28_2008_VOTING.mp3 Thu, 6 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST 00:59:54 WERS, voting, 88.9FM, election, 2008, barack obama, john mccain, college, public radio, bisque WERS 88.9 FM Boston You Are Here is a weekly public affairs show from WERS 88.9 FM at Emerson college. Past topics have included Modern Slavery, the Gold and Diamond Trade, and Homelessness in Boston. Laura Imkamp, Meghan Keane, Nick Garlow, Sean Teehan, and Nicolette Orlemans each take a look at different aspects of Chinese culture and politics, from the coming Chinese new year, to the 20th anniversary of the massacre in Tiananmen Square. Also, Jack Lepiarz interviews Mike Kelleher, the founder of "Stop the Pike Hike," to talk about a possible toll hike on the Massachusetts Turnpike. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/Feb_1_2009_China.mp3 Wed, 4 Feb 2009 12:31:00 EST 1:06:07 china, tiananmen square, economy, new year, year of the ox, olympics, people's republic of china, public radio, WERS, 88.9 FM, You Are Here WERS 88.9 FM Boston You Are Here is a weekly public affairs and news talk show from WERS 88.9FM at Emerson College. You Are Here explores issues of local and global importance that are commonly ignored by mainstream media outlets. You Are Here takes a critical look at the politics and events that shape our world today. Past topics have included Modern Slavery, the Gold and Diamond trade, and Homelessness in Boston. Meaghan Keane, Ben Tan, Nicholas Garlows and Regina Bellows take a look at how the pending Federal Stimulus package could affect the state of Massachusetts. Where could that money go? What will it do? Does the Bay State really need a Stimulus. As well, Producer Nicolette Orlemans speaks with Richard Ebelling, the Senior Fellow for the American Institute for Economic Research about the states shaky job market. http://www.wers.org/podcasts/youarehere/feb_15_2009_State_Stimulus.mp3 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 1:00:00 EST 00:56:47 Stimulus, Economy, Jobs, Unemployment, Obama, States, Massachusetts, Public Affairs