Need to Know, April 1, 2011: Going to war without Congress, cities struggling with budget cuts
Summary: In January, Camden, N.J., one of the most impoverished cities in the country, lost half its police force in budget cuts. In a time when massive local and state budget deficits are threatening cities' ability to provide basic services for their residents, how can struggling cities survive the financial crisis? This week, we visit Camden to explore possible solutions. Also: Correspondent Maria Hinojosa continues our coverage (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/health/lives-on-hold/1718/) of war veterans with traumatic brain injury and the families who have made tremendous sacrifices to care for them. And Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated magazine talks about his book "Scorecasting" and how behavioral economics plays out in professional sports. He recently offered a few tips on how to use economics to win at March Madness (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/culture/video-how-to-win-your-march-madness-bracket-tips-from-an-expert/7988/) pools. And: Jon Meacham speaks with Jeff Greenfield, journalist and author of "Then Everything Changed: Stunning Alternate Histories of American Politics" to speculate about how the trajectory of American politics could have changed drastically with just a few alterations in historical events. Watch the individual segments: (#)(http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/files/2011/04/TBI-Update-th.jpg) Caring for wounded veterans with traumatic brain injury (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/health/video-caring-for-wounded-veterans-with-traumatic-brain-injury/8372/) Although Obama signed a law last year providing services to those caring for veterans with traumatic brain injury, most are still waiting for results. Maria Hinojosa investigates. (#)(http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/files/2011/04/Camden-th.jpg) An inside look at struggling Camden (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/economy/camden-an-impoverished-city-struggles-to-survive-budget-cuts/8370/) One of the poorest, most violent cities in our nation recently lost half its police force. We visit Camden, N. J., to see the challenges on the ground and explore possible solutions for the city. (#)(http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/files/2011/04/Scorecasting-th.jpg) The hidden influences of human behavior in sports (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/culture/author-jon-wertheim-on-the-hidden-influences-of-human-behavior-on-sports/8371/) How does behavior, such as that of referees, play out in sports? Jon Wertheim, co-author of "Scorecasting," explains. An out-of-control toy train also makes an appearance. (#)(http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/files/2011/04/JeffGreenfield-th.jpg) What if...? Alternate histories of America (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/video/what-if-jeff-greenfields-alternate-histories-of-america/8369/) Jon Meacham speaks with veteran journalist and author Jeff Greenfield about his new book "Then Everything Changed: Stunning Alternate Histories of American Politics: JFK, RFK, Carter, Ford, Reagan." (#)(http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/files/2011/04/Meacham-Libya-th.jpg) Jon Meacham: Libya war didn't follow the law (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/security/video-jon-meacham-obama-didnt-follow-the-law-with-libya-campaign/8362/) President Obama has placed himself above democracy in launching a military campaign in Libya without congressional approval, says Jon Meacham. Watch more full episodes of Need to Know.
