Tuesday, June 2, 2009

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2009-06-02/oversight-congressional-perks

Oversight of Congressional Perks

10 a.m. (ET)

Recent British scandals have boosted interest in tracking expenses claimed by members of the U.S Congress. An update on accountability and transparency here at home.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2009-06-02/matthew-crawford-shop-class-soulcraft-penguin

Matthew Crawford: "Shop Class As Soulcraft" (Penguin)

11 a.m. (ET)

A philosopher and motorcycle mechanic explains why not everyone should aspire to work behind a desk. He talks about the emotional satisfaction and intellectual demand of making and fixing things with your hands.

The Diane Rehm Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.