The Natini Hour weighs-in on the break-up between Paula Deen and The Food Network.  After a deposition taken from Deen in the midst of a lawsuit filed against the famed chef and her brother for racial discrimination and sexual harassment, the network has decided not to renew her contract.  The decision came on the heels of a video statement, produced by the cooking star, made its way to YouTube. 

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The Natini Hour discusses the newest resident on Sesame Street, Alex.  Alex is the first Muppet to have a parent in jail.  He is part of Sesame Workshop's “Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration” initiative. This is an online tool kit designed to help kids with a parent in prison find support and comfort, and provide families with strategies and tips to talk to their children about incarceration.  According to a Pew Charitable Trusts report, 1 in 28 kids has a parent behind bars.  A staggering statistic.  What are your thoughts on this subject?  Join the conversation.

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