Peace and 9/11; Climate Change and Extreme Weather; ‘Orphan Master’s Son’ Author
Climate Change and Extreme Weather

Two catastrophic hurricanes within a week of one another, wildfires in the Western US and 100-degree temperatures in California have many asking about possible connections to climate change.
Outro Music: A'int Nobody - Instrumental Version by Atmosphere
Adam Johnson, Author of ‘Orphan Master’s Son’
There’s a human story behind all the nuclear bluster we hear out of North Korea, but it’s not an easy one to tell.
Intro Music: You're The Best Thing About Me by U2
Outro Music: Boardwalks - Sonny Alven Remix by Little May
Celebrating Peace on 9/11

International Peace Day is celebrated every year on September 21st, ten days after 9/11. Local celebrations begin this week.
Intro Music: Where The Light Shines Through by Switchfoot
Outro Music: Peace Train (Instrumental) by Cat Stevens
Civil Beat Reality Check

Scientists from around the world are working to reverse the dramatic die-offs of coral reefs, and say their efforts could provide us with clues for our own survival.
Outro Music: Song and Dance Man by Jason Collett