How African Americans Experience Law Enforcement, Salads As Main Entrees, Americans’ Lack Of Vacations

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Americans don’t place the same importance on vacation time as Europeans do. We find out why and what we are missing by staying at work. Then, on our Food Friday segment we discover some interesting salads that can stand up as a main entree. We also follow up on the Michael Brown shooting, looking at how African Americans experience law enforcement.

Featured in this Show

  • How Will Michael Brown's Death Affect Biased Law Enforcement?

    The police shooting of Michael Brown in Missouri last week and the protests it ignited are highlighting the frustrations of some African-American communities over what they describe as unequal treatment by law enforcement officers. Will this be a consciousness-raising moment for the nation?

  • Food Friday: Salads As Entrees

    The first thing that may come to your mind when you think of an entree salad is a grilled chicken caesar salad. But in our Food Friday segment, a food enthusiast challenges you to think beyond the grilled chicken caesar salad to other entree salads, including a smoked trout salad and a lentil salad.

  • Why We Leave Vacation Time On The Table

    According to a recent study, Americans leave lots of paid vacation time on the table–over a million years worth of leave each year. A guest makes the case for taking time for leisure, and workplaces that support vacation time.

Episode Credits

  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Alex Gee Guest
  • Al Gini Guest

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