The stresses of the economic downturn

Just about everyone is feeling some stress from the current economy. Experts say that, for some, the stress can be deadly. We'll hear how tension over money and jobs can lead to tragedy. Then, we'll discuss how African-American males are disproportionately represented in the American prison system.

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The economy and mental health Dr. Leslie Seppinni is our guest during this segment. She discusses how the economic crises is negatively affecting the mental health of many Americans. Seppinni is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Doctor of Clinical Psychology in Beverly Hills, California.
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The demographics of the prison system In this segment, we examine why a disproportionate amount of African-American males reside in the American prison system. Author KD Hardy is our guest. He is a former drug dealer and prison inmate who penned the book, "These Four Walls."
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Using rain barrels to help the environment Some of the hottest items in home improvement stores this Spring are rain barrels. In this segment, water conservation expert Gina Hungerford joins the show. She explains how rain barrels can help the environment, while also saving money.
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