Sargent Shriver

This segment originally aired on June 6, 2012.

Maryland is one of 19 states that no longer has to abide by the strictest parts of the federal No Child Left Behind law. We talk with the state’s Assistant Superintendent for Academic Policy about what that means for students and schools here.

Then, we talk with Mark Shriver about his new book about his father, Sargent Shriver.

Plus, over 100 television shows have been cancelled since September. Pop culture analyst and McDaniel College president Roger Casey tells Tom about the best of the worst.

A look at the life of the Peace Corps founder and one-time vice presidential candidate.

A look at the challenges facing the transgender community in Maryland.

Author Sherman Alexie talks with Tom Hall about his book, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” which is this year’s “One Maryland, One Book” selection, and about changing world views of American Indians.

A look at the life of the Peace Corps founder and one-time vice presidential candidate.

A look at the challenges facing the transgender community in Maryland.

Author Sherman Alexie talks with Tom Hall about his book, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” which is this year’s “One Maryland, One Book” selection, and about changing world views of American Indians.