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The 180 | Mar 8, 2013 | 53:15

Suburbs vs. Cities, Boomer Health Care, Composting Toilets

Host Jim Brown and guests debate whether it's time to give up on the suburban dream, and if Boomers need to pay the freight for health care. We'll also hear how composting toilets have failed to deliver on their green promise.

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