On this show, we examine whether millions of dollars of spending on school safety has actually improved conditions in our educational institutions. Also, we take a look at the impact of aggressive driving on highway safety. In addition, David Brown joins the show to discuss America's 11 most endangered places.
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Security in our schools following Columbine Our guest during this segment is Rick Phillips, the Executive Director and founder of Community Matters. His organization is devoted to reducing violence in schools and communities. Also, Phillips is the author of Ten Years after Columbine: School Violence-Prevention Report Card
The risks of aggresive driving In this segment, we examine the driving habits of Americans and the impact of their behavior on the road. Many Americans admit to speeding or engaging in other dangerous behavior on the nation's highways. Fairley Mahlum, Communications Director for the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, joins us to talk about the issue.
America's most endangered historic sites David Brown, Executive Vice President at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, joins the show during this segment. He discusses threats facing some of the nations greatest historical treasures. Mr. Brown shares the results of his organizations annual report on Americas 11 Most Endangered Historic Places