Summary: <p>DROUGHT: THE LOCAL IMPACT: As the worst drought in 50 years continues to bake the Midwest, the East Coast is bracing for impact. Though rainfall is slightly below normal in our region, damaging storms and long days of record temperatures have wreaked havoc on crops. Kojo explores the drought's regional impact on food, and looks at the weather patterns that are creating these damaging conditions. (19 min.) KURT ANDERSEN: "TRUE BELIEVERS": How does the 21st century so far compare with the 1960s? What values are still recognizable? And what couldn't be more different? Join Kojo to explore these questions and answers — all of which form the backdrop to a new novel by a very popular public radio personality. </p><p>(31 min.)</p>
