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With the economy still sluggish and gas prices on the rise, many people are avoiding vacation plans that involve a lot of travel. That doesn’t mean they can’t go on vacation though, because Mecklenburg county experts say there is plenty to do within a very short radius of Charlotte. We’ll explore the idea of “microcations.” Local residents can go camping, see Shakespeare, visit museums, jump from airplanes or a variety of other recreational options. Our experts help us vacation in our own backyard.
Guests
Laura Hill – Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Visit Charlotte
Darcy Grimes – AAA Carolinas
Lynn Saul – Public Information Officer, Meck. Co. Park &Recreation
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Join us for a conversation with area experts on the courts about the nomination by President Obama of Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court. We’ll talk about the nomination process, from the President’s narrowing down process to confirmation, and about how Sotomayor’s specific pick is significant, both historically and politically.
Guests
Dr. John Szmer – Asst. Professor, Political Science at UNC Charlotte
Dr. Mary Thornberry – Professor and Chair, Political Science at Davidson College
Dr. Adolphus Belk – Professor of Political Science, Winthrop University

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