The Movement To Reform Mandatory Minimum Sentences + An Ancient Sea Under The Chesapeake

Summary: <p>THE MOVEMENT TO REFORM MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES: Earlier this year, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced plans to reform federal guidelines for mandatory minimum sentences. Critics charge that prosecutors have abused mandatory minimum sentences in the past — and that the resulting swelling of America's incarcerated population has profound consequences far outside the legal system. We examine the movement for sentencing reform and where it's likely to go in the immediate future. (21 min.) AN ANCIENT SEA UNDER THE CHESAPEAKE : Scientists exploring an ancient impact crater deep below the mouth of the Chesapeake made an unexpected discovery recently: a sea that is between 100-150 million years old. The discovery will help researchers understand what shaped our continent long ago, and perhaps most exciting, to study a period that could offer clues about the effects of climate change. We explore the ancient sea with one of the lead scientists on the project. (30 min.)</p>