China & Taiwan, Musical Intervention, Healthcare Cartoon

Is China on the verge of war with Taiwan? Then, what happens when you let anyone – be that people living on the street or with a serious addiction – create and record music for free. And, a cartoon book that tries to demystify the US healthcare system. Also, on today's show: a social studies course for 9th graders that boosted their school success for the rest of high school; a walking path that traces the “origin story” of the Middle East; why so many species have been declared extinct. (Military News Agency via AP)