In this hour of Science Friday, we'll look at a collection of topics centered around evolution, creationism, and education. First, we'll take a look back at the Dover, Pennsylvania evolution trial. The judge's ruling in that case dealt a blow to one district's plans to bring "intelligent design" to its public school science classes. We'll talk with the Pulitzer Prize winning author of a new book on the trial.

We'll also talk with the director of "A Flock of Dodos," a new film that tackles the question of why scientists can't seem to get the intelligent design debate to go away. Plus, an update on the nationwide battle over teaching creationism in public schools. Did the fall elections bring any changes to policies in science education battlegrounds such as Kansas?

Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255 (3-4 Eastern). Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.

Guests:
Edward Humes
Author, "Monkey Girl: Evolution, Education, Religion, and the Battle for America's Soul" (Ecco, HarperCollins, 2007)
Pulitzer Prize Winner, Specialized Reporting, 1989
Los Angeles, California

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Randy Olson
Director, "Flock of Dodos"
Los Angeles, California

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Nick Matzke
Public Information Project Director
National Center for Science Education
Oakland, California

Books/Articles Discussed:

"Monkey Girl: Evolution, Education, Religion, and the Battle for America's Soul" by Edward Humes. Ecco, HarperCollins, 2007.

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This segment produced by Annette Heist