Americana: 19 Dec 2010: Washington DC beyond the Capitol

For a better understanding of Washington DC beyond the Capitol,
Matt Frei travels to Ward 8, in the south east quadrant of the
city. He talks to DC's political legend, Marion Barry. The
four-term Mayor of the '70s, '80s and '90s explains some of the
current divisions the city faces and talks about his hopes for the
District's future. Hours north and west of Washington DC, Americana
calls on North Pole Mayor Doug Isaacson. He survived a recall vote
earlier this year, now he has to make it through the holiday season
working next door to Santa's headquarters. In the melting pot of
the USA, there are many holiday traditions but nearly every major
city hosts a production - or two - of the Nutcracker ballet.
Alastair Macaulay, Englishman and Chief Dance Critic for the New
York Times, explains his current effort to uncover what it is about
Tchaikovsky's work that Americans seem to adore.