Perspectives Season 33 / Episode 14: Inspiring youth, embracing science and avoiding scams

Dwayne Reed says only New Yorkers tease him about his name. This Chicago born middle school teacher inspires his students with rhyme. He's crafted a book for young people called Simon B. Rhymin'. He's inspired by his mom and other teachers and wants young people to believe they can be anything they dream. March 13 through the 27th marks the Atlanta Science Festival - a virtual and partially in person event all over the city. My guest is curator of the event Meisa Salaita. We close the show with a conversation with Leigh Anne Adams from Neighbor Works America. COVID-19 has made housing security even more uncertain for Americans. More than 20% of renters are at risk of eviction and the number of homeowners behind on their mortgages is at its highest level in five years. They are easy prey for bad actors who seek to scam them out of their homes. Adams discusses ways not to be scammed.