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Tuesday, February 6, 2007

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  • Kerry KennedyKennedy on human rights
    Kerry Kennedy was born to privilege and power, but her upbringing stressed experiencing how others lived. Now Kennedy spends her life campaigning for human rights.9:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Kerry Kennedy: is a human rights activist and daughter of Robert and Ethel Kennedy. She's the author of "Speak Truth to Power."
    Resources
    Speak Truth to Power Web site
    St. Catherine Forum on Women in Leadership
  • Teens party with alcoholKeeping kids dry
    The problem of teen drinking persists despite campaigns and a wealth of research. Midmorning examines whether or not testing for alcohol in high schools would deter underage drinking.10:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Rodney Skager: Professor emeritus at UCLA's school of education and information studies. He directs the California Survey of secondary students and drug and alcohol use.
    Marsha Rosenbaum: Director of the Safety First Project and director of the San Francisco office of the Drug Policy Alliance.
    Aaron White: biological psychologist and professor in the department of psychiatry at Duke University medical center.
    Resources
    About Rosenbaum
    About Skager
    About Aaron White

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