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Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is the world's busiest airport, serving more than 90 million travelers last year. But it faces one problem shared by airports across the country: finding capable people to manage its air traffic. A new program could help solve the problem.

Airs Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

I traded quantity this week for quality and by quality I mean unusual! I have three very unusual experiences to recommend for your weekend, so if you're looking for a break from the holiday traditions and the commercialized nostalgia, check out Culture Lust Weekend.

No one is thrilled about nuclear waste, but nuclear power plants generate lots of electricity and no carbon dioxide. As America looks to a clean-energy future, number crunchers say nuclear can't be ruled out. Right now, nuclear power provides 20 percent of the nation's electricity. With no new plants, that number would gradually decline, just as the demand for clean power grows.

A nonpartisan public policy group study shows that myths about California's water problems and their solutions are hindering the development of policies to manage water use.

The President of Liberia talks about challenges in other African countries, such as Nigeria and the crisis in Darfur. She goes on to discuss her experience as the only woman currently leading a nation on her continent.

As it gets more difficult to see a primary care doctor, walk-in medical centers are picking up the slack. And if Congress succeeds in passing a nationwide health insurance mandate, the urgent care industry expects even more growth.

Mental health experts, child advocates, at least one actors union and others are pushing for a federal law that would standardize work and pay and ensure that increasing numbers of young reality stars are protected.

How is our food and agriculture system contributing to global warming? What kind of changes need to be made in our food system to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions? We discuss the importance of sustainable food systems.

A local man killed in the Fort Hood shooting rampage just reenlisted in the Army last month. Army reservist John Gaffaney worked for San Diego County for 20 years. His most recent position was with the Adult Protection Services department.