Need to Know

SCOTT SIMON ANCHORS. This week, Need to Know examines high obesity and diabetes rates among children in poor, inner-city communities and describes the New York City health department's campaign to reverse the trend. Anchor Scott Simon interviews Ross Hammond of the Brookings Institute about whether the federal government can help solve the problem. The "American Voices" essay is by entrepreneur Haile Johnston, who helps provides fresh food to residents of inner city Philadelphia.