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Of Consuming Interest 
Sundays at 10:30 p.m.
Of Consuming Interest can now be heard on Federal News Radio.
Heart health - 2/26/12
Dr Richard Rubin, chief of cardiology at Sibley Hospital, discusses new medications, inflammation and other factors that contribute to heart problems, and treatments.
Sports injuries - 2/19/12
Dr. Marc Connell, an orthopaedic surgeon, discusses sports injuries, treatments and prevention.
Retail and the Internet - 2/12/12
Matthew Shay of the National Retail Federation discusses marketing trends, how brick and mortar stores are meeting the challenge of the Internet, and its search for interesting retail stories.
Eye health - 2/5/12
Dr. Michael Duplessie, an ophthalmologist, discusses diseases of the eye and new treatments as well as ways to help prevent the loss of vision.
Heart Health - 1/29/12
Maintaining a healthy heart, with Chevy Chase cardiologist Richard Rubin, MD.
Moving tips - 1/22/12
John Crawford of Collins Brothers Moving and Storage discusses obtaining estimates, pros and cons of types of estimates, how to prepare for a move and much more.
Evaluating your investment risk tolerance - 1/15/12
Joan Goldwasser of Kiplinger's Personal Magazine discusses investment strategies and how to evaluate your tolerance for risk as well as instruments to consider for your portfolio.
Buying a used car - 1/8/12
Chris Basso of CarFax discusses VIN numbers, air bag fraud, cloning of vehicles, and water-damaged cars.
The CARD Act - 1/1/12
Scott Talbott of the Financial Services Roundtable discusses the CARD Act and how it affects the fees and rules regarding credit cards and gift cards and the impact these changes have on consumers.
Food Bank - 12/25/11
Christel Hair of the Capital Area Food Bank and Odonna Mathews, a volunteer at CAFB, discuss the shortage of resources to meet the needs of nearly half-million hungry people in the metropolitan area.
Add-on insurance - 12/18/11
Bob Hunter of the Consumer Federation of America discusses add-on insurance policies that cost consumers millions and may not be needed.
Daniel Heifetz's Music Institute - 12/11
Daniel Heifetz of the Heifetz International Music Institute discusses the programs and performances of the students of the institute at Mary Baldwin College, how they are selected to perform in the program and the many skills they develop during their time at the Institute.
Keeping the U.S. competitive - 12/4/11
Dr. Rob Atkinson of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation discusses how the U.S. compares to other countries in areas such as scientific research and educational achievement.
Kids and music - 11/27/11
Daniel Heifetz. founder and director of the Heifetz International Music Institute, talks about the artistic growth and career development of some of the most talented and promising young musicians in the world.
Kids and money - 11/20/11
Stuart Ritter of T. Rowe Price discusses ways to help children develop a healthy perspective on spending money during the holidays.
Your hearing - 11/13/11
Audiologist Jennifer Cushing discusses hearing loss, the effect of workplace noise as well as loud music on hearing loss and ways to protect against hearing damage.
Legal reform - 11/6/11
Rodd Santomauro of HALT discusses ways the organization is working to make the small claims court more responsive to consumers as well its efforts to reform states' lawyer discipline procedures.
Emergency preparedness - 10/30/11
Andrea Brands, director of public affairs for AT&T, and Kelly Morrison, public information officer for AT&T, discuss the telecommunications giant's public safety initiatives concerning disaster preparedness and texting while driving.
Getting the insurance you need - 10/23/11
How to be prepared in the event of a natural disaster with the proper insurance, with guests Bob Rusbuldt and Sue Nester, chief executive officer of and spokesperson for the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA).
Taking a bite out of cyberbullying and other crimes - 10/16/11
Talking cyberbullying, Internet fraud and McGruff the Crime Dog with the National Crime Prevention Council's Michelle Boykins.
