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Mortgage Settlement: Homeowner Relief or a Break for Banks? Updated: 2012-02-14 21:06:15 Description: Five big banks will have three years to make good on a $26 billion promise. Will the settlement for abuse and deception come in time to help the economy? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is Apple Facing the Music? Updated: 2012-02-13 21:00:00 Description: Apple stock reached an all-time high of more than $500 a share this morning, as Apple announced an independent audit of working conditions at Chinese subcontractors. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Catholics, Christian Conservatives and Contraception Updated: 2012-02-10 20:59:47 Description: President Obama says all women employees must have insurance that provides free contraception, but that institutions objecting on religious grounds won't have to pay for it. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mitt Romney and the Mormon Church Updated: 2012-02-09 20:50:25 Description: Despite big money, years of organizing and a chattering-class consensus he's the "inevitable" nominee, Mitt Romney has failed to connect with two-thirds of GOP voters. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's the Real Truth about the War in Afghanistan? Updated: 2012-02-08 20:23:58 Description: An Lieutenant Colonel praised by superiors for his "devotion to mission accomplishment" says progress reports in Afghanistan are Pentagon spin. We hear from him and others. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Zero-Sum Politics in an Age of Austerity Updated: 2012-02-07 21:12:57 Description: A growing federal deficit and demand for spending cuts create a sense of scarcity. Already, there's a growing wealth and income gap between the young and the old. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is Entrepreneurialism the Answer to Youth Unemployment? Updated: 2012-02-06 20:54:44 Description: Employment need not be a zero sum game if young people create their own jobs. If that's what seriously unemployed 18-34 year-olds want to do, what's holding them back? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Facebook Goes Public with IPO Updated: 2012-02-03 20:43:14 Description: As he takes Facebook public, Mark Zuckerberg has lofty goals: nothing less than transforming "many parts of society." Will investors agree that the riskiest thing is... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is Indiana's 'Right to Work' Law Good for Indiana? Updated: 2012-02-02 20:45:05 Description: Another state has adopted "right to work" laws. We hear how Indiana's Republican governor changed his mind and what the nationwide political consequence might be. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The High Cost of Going Negative in the GOP Campaign Updated: 2012-02-01 20:52:29 Description: Romney's Florida win earned him Secret Service protection, but his rivals aren't conceding yet. As the campaign gets nastier, we look at the prospects for a divided GOP. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD America's Presidential Campaign through Foreign Eyes Updated: 2012-01-31 20:45:59 Description: With the President architect of US foreign policy, how does "European-style socialism" go down in France and Germany? How do GOP hopefuls sound in China, Israel and Iran? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hispanic Voters and the Republican Party Updated: 2012-01-30 20:50:18 Description: One reason Mitt Romney lost the Florida primary to John McCain in 2008 was the votes of Republican Hispanics. President Obama then swept all Hispanics by 58 percent... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Role Reversal in Florida and Big Money in the Primary Campaign Updated: 2012-01-27 20:41:13 Description: Romney's showing in last night's debate could be crucial for the GOP presidential nomination. But a $10 million contribution from the Gingrich SuperPAC could make a difference. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mitt Romney's Taxes and the Question of 'Fairness' Updated: 2012-01-26 20:52:38 Description: America's so-called "progressive" tax rates used to rise with income. Mitt Romney's returns demonstrate it's the other way around... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The State of the Union and the Presidential Campaign Updated: 2012-01-25 20:48:11 Description: President Obama?s on the road today, with the messages of last night's State of the Union. We get partisan reactions and hear from Americans in different parts of the US. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GOP Political Update; Family Life in the Great Recession Updated: 2012-01-24 20:34:35 Description: An update on Florida primary campaign, Obama preps for the final State of the Union address of his current term, and the changing demographics in America's workforce. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is Newt Gingrich Another Flash in the Pan? Updated: 2012-01-23 21:00:00 Description: The race for the GOP presidential nomination feels like it might never end. Florida's primary is just eight days away with four candidates left and no real front-runner. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Surprise Twists in GOP Presidential Contest before South Carolina Updated: 2012-01-20 20:44:30 Description: Will it all be over tomorrow, or did Gingrich, Santorum and Paul do enough damage in last night's debate to keep Romney from clinching the GOP nomination in South Carolina? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD SOPA: Silicon Valley and Hollywood on Capitol Hill Updated: 2012-01-19 20:51:21 Description: Yesterday's Internet blackout was evidence that Silicon Valley is a new power on Capitol Hill. Bills designed to protect against online piracy are due for amendment, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Pakistan: Political Turmoil in an Unstable Ally Updated: 2012-01-18 20:48:50 Description: Pakistan's parliamentary government is under assault from the Supreme Court, backed by the military. In economic shambles, it's in a bloody conflict with Islamic extremists. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The South Carolina Republican Primary and Super PAC's Updated: 2012-01-17 20:51:32 Description: Mitt Romney was roughed up by his challengers last night in South Carolina. We hear excerpts and assess the impact. Also, the growing influence of Super PAC's. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Politics of Race in the Era of Barack Obama Updated: 2012-01-16 20:39:27 Description: By electing its first black president, some believe Dr. King's vision of a "colorblind" America has been achieved. Others call Obama a Muslim who was born outside the US. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Healthcare Spending Slows, but at What Cost? Updated: 2012-01-13 20:31:15 Description: For decades, spending on healthcare has jumped each year by more than ten percent. Now it's increasing by four percent. Is that good news or bad? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tensions Sour between Iran and the West Updated: 2012-01-12 20:37:38 Description: Is the US hoping to overthrow the current leaders of Iran's Islamic Republic? If those leaders believe that, will they be more likely than ever to develop a nuclear bomb? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From New Hampshire, It's on to South Carolina and Florida Updated: 2012-01-11 20:44:19 Description: Mitt Romney is two for two leading into South Carolina, where Gingrich, Perry, Santorum and Paul are ready to give him trouble. But GOP power brokers and fundraisers are... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Will Factory Jobs Save the Middle Class? Updated: 2012-01-10 20:27:53 Description: After years of decline, American manufacturing's on the upswing, due in part to rising wages in Asia. What are the prospects for highly skilled workers, union labor and America's middle class? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Hampshire: The Republicans Get Down to Business Updated: 2012-01-09 20:32:13 Description: Independents will be 40 percent of tomorrow's vote in New Hampshire. Will they help Huntsman emerge from the pack? Set the stage for a single anti-Romney candidate? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD US Hydraulic Fracturing, 'Fracking,' Sparks Overseas Interest Updated: 2012-01-06 20:41:36 Description: The US has a worldwide advantage in "fracking" to extract natural gas from shale rock. We hear how it works and look at the pros and cons. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Syria's Crackdown Continues Updated: 2012-01-05 20:42:16 Description: Is Syria's Assad regime deceiving Arab League monitors and using them as cover for continued attacks on political protesters? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD After Iowa: What?s Next for the GOP Race? Updated: 2012-01-04 20:49:33 Description: The first delegates to the Republican nominating convention will be chosen next week in New Hampshire. The Iowa caucuses were a popularity contest. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Separating Fact and Fiction: Truth and Lies in American Politics Today Updated: 2012-01-03 20:12:23 Description: In an age of political polarization, "fact checkers? vow to help voters sort fact from fiction. Can the checkers themselves be trusted? Are some questions too complicated? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Presidential Race Heats Up in Earnest; First Stop: Iowa Updated: 2012-01-02 20:59:52 Description: Another poll, another Republican presidential hopeful jumps into the top tier? only this time there's only one day left to go. We hear about Rick Santorum and the others in Iowa. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD ObamaCare, RomneyCare and Presidential Politics Updated: 2011-12-30 20:54:07 Description: Healthcare reform is being used as a campaign issue against President Obama and against Republican challenger, Mitt Romney. Obama's plan is only partially in effect. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tensions Escalate as Iran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz Updated: 2011-12-29 20:49:45 Description: Iran is threatening to close one of the world's most important waterways, a main route for the global oil supply. The US is responding with warnings of its own. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Politics and Problems of Voter ID Laws Updated: 2011-12-28 20:56:38 Description: Should voters have to show photo ID's? Several states have laws in place. But when South Carolina passed a new law, the Justice Department stepped in to block it. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Census Finds Almost Half the Country Poor or 'Near-Poor' Updated: 2011-12-27 21:33:01 Description: A new study finds that nearly half of all Americans are either poor or "low income." Meanwhile, consumers who were saving appear once again to be heaping on the debt. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Will a Year of Protests Produce Significant Political Change? Updated: 2011-12-26 20:37:48 Description: It?s been a year of protest worldwide? We?ll look at the history of past uprisings, what current ones have in common and whether or not they?re likely to accomplish real change. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What Are the Prospects for "Peace on Earth"? Updated: 2011-12-23 21:00:00 Description: Conventional wisdom has it that warfare has become increasingly deadly, with dire predictions of massive casualties to come. But in the past 10 years, battle-related deaths were half those of the 1990?s, a third of those in the Cold War and a hundred...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD House Republicans Feel the Heat on the Payroll Tax Stalemate Updated: 2011-12-22 20:46:46 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bradley Manning: Hero or Criminal? Updated: 2011-12-21 20:39:29 Description: Pfc. Bradley Manning may get life in prison for releasing almost three-quarters-of-a-million classified documents. Today we?ll hear about Manning?s pre-trial, WikiLeaks and the classification of information that poses no risk to national security. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Pressure on Syria Increases as Bloodshed Continues Updated: 2011-12-20 20:40:22 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Kim Jong Il Dies, What?s Next for North Korea? Updated: 2011-12-19 20:53:27 Description: Kim Jong Il, the ruler of North Korea, has died at the age of 69. He took charge in 1994, at the death of his father, Kim Il Sung. No one else has ever governed the country, and the apparent next in line is Kim Jong Il?s son, Kim Jong-un. North Korea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reality TV Show Comes to an End: Will Voters Get Serious? Updated: 2011-12-16 20:42:00 Description: GOP presidential candidates have debated 13 times on national TV, leaving less than three weeks for the grassroots campaigning that?s traditional before the Iowa caucuses. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD When the Wealthy Sneeze, the Economy Catches Cold Updated: 2011-12-15 20:32:43 Description: The wealthiest Americans are a changing breed as conservative savers turn into manic spenders. What does that mean for the rest of us? Can government programs be sustained? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Divided Congress Gets to Work before Winter Break Updated: 2011-12-14 21:05:08 Description: Another deadline for important legislation in Congress, and opportunities for each party to embarrass the other. What's at stake in the latest example of... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Iraq: After American Soldiers Are Gone Updated: 2011-12-13 20:47:19 Description: US troops will be out of Iraq in 3 weeks, leaving the world's largest embassy and an uncertain legacy. We hear some disturbing assessments of what the future may bring. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Has the 'Arab Spring' Come to the Russian Winter? Updated: 2011-12-12 20:53:10 Description: In Russia Saturday, mass protests and political challenges from the left, right and even the Orthodox Church. Is Prime Minister Putin really at risk of losing his power? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Teddy Roosevelt, the Middle Class and Barack Obama Updated: 2011-12-09 20:50:26 Description: Progressive Democrats are applauding the campaign themes laid out by President Obama this week. How does he sound to liberals? Republicans? Centrists who decide elections? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Has the War with Iran Already Begun? Updated: 2011-12-08 20:51:16 Description: Is President Obama lax about Iran's possible nuclear weapon, or is he "Bush on steroids?" We hear what could be a covert war against Iran and what the consequences might be. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Internet Piracy: Will SOPA Change the Web as We Know It? Updated: 2011-12-07 20:55:20 Description: Can websites that profit from pirated films and music be protected without destroying the freedom that makes the Internet so important to so many users? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Democracy, Islam and Egypt's Economy Updated: 2011-12-06 20:34:07 Description: Islamic parties won 60% in Egypt's recent elections. What will that mean for the ruling military, Israel, and democracy? Will that distract from economic concerns? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GOP Race Now Focuses on Gingrich and Romney Updated: 2011-12-05 20:59:24 Description: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is the new leader in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. With only a month until the Iowa caucuses, how long can it last? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Crisis in the Eurozone, Continued Updated: 2011-12-02 20:44:10 Description: The nations that share the Euro are so independent in other ways that the common currency may not survive. We hear from several Europeans and hear why it matters to the US. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Healthcare Reform Will Go to the Supreme Court Updated: 2011-12-02 01:18:27 Description: The Supreme Court will rule on the Affordable Health Care Act before the 2012 elections. What are possible consequences for Barack Obama, Congress and millions of Americans? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Future Hazy as Climate Talks Continue Updated: 2011-12-01 20:44:29 Description: Another UN Earth Summit is under way this week. Will they save the Kyoto protocol, or let it to expire even as the impact of climate change is being felt worldwide? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Heath Care Reform Will Go to the Supreme Court Updated: 2011-11-30 21:03:50 Description: As the US Supreme Court prepares to rule on President Obama?s Affordable Care Act, Democrats and Republicans are braced for the impact. We?ll hear about federal power and states? rights, the mandate to buy insurance and the consequences of possible c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Will Occupy Wall Street Fizzle or Flare? Updated: 2011-11-29 20:32:53 Description: Occupy Wall Street is in decline, at least for the moment. Is it over or has it generated the kind of energy that can make it rise again? Will it impact next year's elections? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Egypt Goes to the Polls with the Arab World in Flux Updated: 2011-11-28 21:00:00 Description: Egypt turned out en masse for today's elections. Syria accused the Arab League of economic warfare. We look at the changes wrought by the "Arab Spring" in the Middle East. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is There Such a Thing as Internet Privacy? Updated: 2011-11-26 01:32:29 Description: On this archived edition of To the Point, will new privacy laws be needed to restore consumers? confidence? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Black Friday Creep Stirs Up a Backlash Updated: 2011-11-23 21:59:22 Description: With Black Friday sales now starting on Thanksgiving Day, there's a growing backlash against commercialization of one of the last almost commerce-free days of the year. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Insatiable Appetites in a Culture of 'More' Updated: 2011-11-23 20:00:00 Description: It's traditional on Thanksgiving to eat more than we need, but we do that most of the time, as obesity statistics prove. Does the remedy lie in controlling one's environment? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's Next after the Super Committee Calls It Quits? Updated: 2011-11-22 20:41:37 Description: The bi-partisan Super Committee has failed to agree on deficit reduction. With 2012 elections coming up, how will parties deal with voter discontent over Congress? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is the Private Sector Changing Global Health Priorities? Updated: 2011-11-21 21:00:00 Description: The same multi-nationals targeted by the WHO for excesses that led to global health problems in the 70's are leading the fight against deadly disease. What's changed? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Peek Inside the Closed Borders of North Korea Updated: 2011-11-18 20:59:39 Description: One of the world's most isolated and secretive nations has opened to tourists. They aren't allowed to see much and it's all about the economy. We hear about the first visit and... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Energy Secretary Steven Chu Faces Congress on Solyndra Updated: 2011-11-17 20:45:37 Description: A bankrupt Solyndra was today's political football on Capitol Hill. Was the solar company an Obama boondoggle or a risk the government took to promote "clean energy?" ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Heavy New Pressure on Syria's Bashar al-Assad Updated: 2011-11-16 20:15:29 Description: Army defectors attacked a military intelligence building in Syria today as pressure builds on dictator Bashar al-Assad to stop killing his own people... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Where Does the Occupy Movement Go from Here? Updated: 2011-11-15 20:28:45 Description: Demonstrators were evicted this morning from New York?s Zuccotti Park. We hear what's happening in other places. Does the movement have a chance to make political change? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Are Wall Street Executives Getting Off Easy for Committing Fraud? Updated: 2011-11-14 20:55:04 Description: The SEC is settling fraud cases with Wall Street institutions, but for corporate execs there's no pain. Also, Supreme Court and Obama healthcare law, and Google's robots. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD After Penn State: Foster Care and Who Makes a Good Parent? Updated: 2011-11-11 20:29:56 Description: Penn State's sex abuse scandal involves at-risk kids. We look at the growing need for foster care and efforts to include gay and lesbian couples as parents. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is Italy's Economy Too Big to Fail, but Too Big to Bail Out? Updated: 2011-11-10 20:40:53 Description: Greece seems to be getting its economic act together, but Berlusconi's Italy is another matter. Also, rioting after Paterno ouster, and candidate Rick Perry's latest gaffe. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Iran's Nuclear Technology: Is There a Threat of War? Updated: 2011-11-09 20:32:00 Description: The IAEA says Iran is still working on nuclear weapons technology. Also, voters' mixed messages on Obama's re-election prospects, and sexual abuse and football at Penn State. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Super Committee, the Deficit and the Pentagon Updated: 2011-11-08 20:59:32 Description: Will the Super Committee achieve the debt reduction that eluded the President and Speaker Boehner? Also, a West Wing shake-up, and a brush with a "potentially hazardous asteroid." ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Republican Race for President: More Unsettled than Ever Updated: 2011-11-07 20:44:08 Description: Republican presidential candidates began this day with the prospect of a fourth woman making sexual harassment charges against Herman Cain. We hear what the impact might be. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Revolution and Women's Rights in the Arab World Updated: 2011-11-04 19:40:00 Description: Despite their role in overthrowing repressive dictators, women face a continuing struggle to maintain their rights. Also, jobs numbers and 2012, and three Pakistani heroes aren't "cricket" any more ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD G-20 Meets amidst Crisis in the Eurozone Updated: 2011-11-03 19:36:02 Description: The Greek referendum turned the G-20 Summit into a crisis meeting. Also, bi-partisan demands on the Supercommittee, and the blame game in Republican presidential politics. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Anonymous and the Real World Implications of 'Hacktivism' Updated: 2011-11-02 20:00:59 Description: The Internet can be used creatively, but also has malicious purposes. Also, the Greek threat to the debt plan, and a change in cocaine sentencing and African Americans. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Beltway Bubble Updated: 2011-11-01 20:13:16 Description: Are wealthy DC decision-makers out of touch with the problems of ordinary Americans? Also, Greek government on the edge, and shifting explanations from Herman Cain. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Can Planet Earth Handle Seven Billion People? Updated: 2011-10-31 19:45:00 Description: As the human population reaches seven billion people, there are reasons for optimism as well as predictions of doom and gloom.... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The 'Flat Tax:' Back Again in Presidential Politics Updated: 2011-10-28 20:00:00 Description: We compare Rick Perry and Herman Cain?s new version of the "flat tax." Plus, the ICC's attempt to get Gadhafi's son to surrender and a new rule of British royal succession. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD As the US Withdraws Troops from Iraq, What Are We Leaving Behind? Updated: 2011-10-27 19:53:29 Description: Barack Obama is making good on President Bush's promise to withdraw US troops from Iraq by the end of this year. But there's bitter controversy how the withdrawal... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Should We Blame Technology for High Unemployment? Updated: 2011-10-26 20:50:39 Description: From farms to factories, and now the service economy, workers are losing their jobs to machines. As computers become more sophisticated, how can humans learn to compete? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Will Obama's Foreign Policy Successes Help Him? Updated: 2011-10-25 20:28:35 Description: President Obama's announcement that the last US soldiers would leave Iraq by the end of this year capped a momentous week in which he could also take credit for... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD European Economy on the Brink Updated: 2011-10-24 20:00:00 Description: Investors, banks, speculators and national economies are still watching Europe after yesterday's 13th summit in 21 months delayed action at least until a 14th on Wednesday.... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'American Exceptionalism:' Myth or Reality? Updated: 2011-10-21 19:51:05 Description: It's a standard theme for almost every US politician, certainly for those running for President. Is "American Exceptionalism" a realistic guide to formulating policy? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Death of Moammar Gadhafi Updated: 2011-10-20 19:59:57 Description: Libyans danced in the streets today, celebrating the death of a tyrant brought down by his own people with help from the US and NATO.... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD After a Contentious Debate, Where Does the GOP Go from Here? Updated: 2011-10-19 19:44:05 Description: Last night was the GOP's eighth presidential candidates' debate and the fifth just since Labor Day, full of shouting, interruptions and personal acrimony.... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gilad Shalit and the Israeli Prisoner Swap with Hamas Updated: 2011-10-18 20:17:51 Description: After five years in the Gaza Strip, a captured Israeli soldier has been returned, and Israel has begun to release more than 1000 Palestinian prisoners. On both sides... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Are Higher Taxes the 'Price of Civilization?' Updated: 2011-10-17 20:00:00 Description: Democrats, Republicans, Tea Partiers and Wall Street Occupiers all agree that America needs more jobs. They don't agree on how to create them. Is there any quick solution? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Crackdown on Medical Marijuana: Prohibition Revisited? Updated: 2011-10-14 19:48:31 Description: Sixteen states and Washington, DC make a distinction between the medical and recreational uses of marijuana. But both are illegal under federal law. Now the Obama Administration... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ditching the Big, Bad Banks Updated: 2011-10-13 20:02:44 Description: Big banks bailed out because they were "too big to fail" are now jacking up fees on small businesses and individual consumers. Is it time to transfer money to smaller institutions... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Homeownership and the Fading American Dream Updated: 2011-10-12 19:57:26 Description: The American dream of homeownership is in big trouble, and the Obama Administration's efforts to help struggling homeowners are not working out.... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Occupy Wall Street Picks Up Steam Updated: 2011-10-11 19:35:55 Description: Occupy Wall Street is getting increased attention with arrests in Boston and a move to the Upper East Side. Is it a resurgence of America's Left? Does it have the staying power... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Solyndra and the Future of Clean and Green Technology Updated: 2011-10-10 19:45:00 Description: Solar-panel maker Solyndra?s bankruptcy is an embarrassment for the President Obama?even though the Bush Administration got the ball rolling. We?ll hear about loan guarantees, competition with China and the ?Green Economy.? Sesame Street gets a new...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Perry Down, Cain Up; Why Can't Romney Pull Ahead? Updated: 2011-10-07 19:42:48 Description: Southern evangelical Christians will have a big voice in the early GOP primaries. Will Romney's religion be an issue? Why has Cain outstripped Perry in public opinion polls? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Executive Pay and Corporate Failure Updated: 2011-10-06 19:32:07 Description: One reason for income inequality in the US is the soaring pay of corporate executives, even when their companies are not doing well. At the same time, the wages of workers are on the decline... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Keystone XL Pipeline: Jobs versus the Environment Updated: 2011-10-05 19:57:09 Description: A proposed oil pipeline from Canada to the Gulf Coast of Texas has divided interest groups in both political parties and raised issues crucial to next year's elections.... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Barack Obama and Black America Updated: 2011-10-04 19:45:00 Description: Since the election of Barack Obama, the economic plight of blacks has declined more than that of whites and other Americans. What's been the reaction of black leaders, and... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Healthcare Reform: Should Obama Have Fought for Single-Payer? Updated: 2011-10-03 20:00:00 Description: The President wants the US Supreme Court to resolve constitutional issues over his health care reform. What could that mean for next year's elections? Is a "single payer" plan... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Occupy Wall Street: Economic Inequity and the Missing Political Left Updated: 2011-09-30 20:00:00 Description: Occupy Wall Street is only two weeks old and 200 strong, but it's trying to use Facebook and Twitter to organize nationwide. Is it part of worldwide discontent with... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Can Germany Save the Eurozone and the World? Updated: 2011-09-29 20:09:56 Description: With a bigger economy than the US, the Eurozone has the resources to avoid a break-up. Does it have the political will? We hear about the latest efforts to hold it together... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Republicans Still Waiting for Superman Updated: 2011-09-28 20:10:32 Description: Most Americans haven't heard much about the New Jersey Governor. But with Rick Perry becoming a joke for late-night comedians, Chris Christie's being touted... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Will the US Bomb Pakistan? Updated: 2011-09-27 20:08:54 Description: As the US prepares to withdraw from Afghanistan, does it have bigger problems with Pakistan? Is the US threatening military action that could have unintended consequences? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Rise and Fall of the UAW and Detroit Updated: 2011-09-26 20:15:00 Description: The UAW is in the thick of labor negotiations with the Big Three. How have the union's fortunes changed? Has the government bailout of the auto industry impacted Detroit? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Palestinians Seize the World Stage Updated: 2011-09-23 19:45:00 Description: Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has demanded membership in the United Nations. We hear Israel's reaction and what it means for US diplomacy at the UN and in the Middle East. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Is Google Changing Our Lives? Updated: 2011-09-22 19:54:51 Description: Backed by 25 lobbying and PR firms yesterday, Google's Chairman Eric Schmidt faced a Senate committee, determined not to avoid the mistakes Bill Gates made 13 years ago... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Obama Addresses the UN as Palestinians Seek UN Membership Updated: 2011-09-21 20:19:33 Description: At the UN today, US and European leaders are working to avert a confrontation over Palestinian demands for statehood. We hear about the President speech to the General Assembly and some frantic diplomacy. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Has Obama Taken a Combative New Turn? Updated: 2011-09-20 19:59:30 Description: With a veto threat and new challenges to Republicans, President Obama has switched from reasoned compromise to partisan confrontation. What does it mean for... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Social Security: 'Ponzi Scheme' or 'Monstrous Lie?' Updated: 2011-09-19 20:00:33 Description: Rick Perry has made Social Security a "white hot" political issue once again. We hear about the financial and political security of the New Deal's most popular legacy... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Will the America Invents Act Stimulate American Invention? Updated: 2011-09-16 20:00:00 Description: President Obama today signed the America Invents Act. Will this bipartisan legislation address abuses of patent protection and make the US more competitive with China? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD America and the Ravages of Poverty Updated: 2011-09-15 20:00:00 Description: The world's richest country is now seeing its highest rates of poverty in 50 years. We look at the impact on different age groups, ethnicities and levels of education... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tensions Rise between Israel and Her Regional Allies Updated: 2011-09-14 19:58:42 Description: The Middle East is changing fast as Israel faces the loss of crucial allies and Turkey moves to exert leadership of the Muslim world. What's in store for American interests in the region and at the United Nations? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tea Party: Past, Present and Future Updated: 2011-09-13 19:59:13 Description: GOP presidential candidates faced a Tea Party crowd last night. We hear what they said and ask about Tea Party influence in deciding the nominee of a divided Republican Party. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is There a War on Voting Rights? Updated: 2011-09-12 19:30:03 Description: Across the US, Republicans in state capitols are passing laws to limit what they call rampant voter fraud. Democrats say the GOP's declared war on voters who want to re-elect Barack Obama. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The American Jobs Act: The Economy and the Presidency Updated: 2011-09-09 19:45:00 Description: After last night?s address to Congress, President Obama took his American Jobs Act out on the road today. We hear how it?s playing with Democrats, Republicans and different sectors of the voting population... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The GOP Debate and the Republican Party Agenda Updated: 2011-09-08 19:58:58 Description: Rick Perry and Mitt Romney dominated last night's contentious debate in California. What issues did they focus on? What solutions did they and the other candidates offer? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD European and US Economies at the Tipping Point? Updated: 2011-09-07 20:07:23 Description: Europe's debt crisis is causing financial ripples all over the world, and elected leaders are trying to prevent a tidal wave. Will Germany bail out Greece and maybe Italy, too? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Truth and Lies a Decade after 9/11 Updated: 2011-09-06 19:45:53 Description: Ten years after September 11, many questions remain. What about efforts to warn the Bush Administration about al Qaeda? Why did President Bush accuse Saddam Hussein...? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Labor Day, Unemployment and Obama's Jobs Plan Updated: 2011-09-05 19:00:00 Description: On this Labor Day edition of To the Point, we hear about President Obama's upcoming speech, Republicans' likely responses and what it's like to be unemployed. It's all about jobs... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is There a '9/11 Generation?' Updated: 2011-09-02 19:45:00 Description: Ten years after the attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, is there a "9/11 Generation?" Was it a defining event for youths in America and the Arab Middle East? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Blah Chicken, Bland Tomatoes and the Food Revolution Updated: 2011-09-01 19:54:29 Description: There's a growing backlash against industrialized food production, including tomatoes and chickens that don't taste right and aren't genuinely nutritious... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alabama, Illegal Immigration and the Presidential Campaign Updated: 2011-08-31 19:47:10 Description: With no federal action on immigration reform, more states are passing crackdowns of their own ? with Alabama's the toughest so far. While courts try to decide if it's... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FEMA, Disaster Relief and the Politics of Global Warming Updated: 2011-08-30 20:02:14 Description: President Obama is promising federal help to victims of Hurricane Irene. House Republicans say it'll have to be paid for with cuts elsewhere in the federal budget... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is Steve Jobs the Model for a Revived Economy? Updated: 2011-08-29 20:00:00 Description: Steve Jobs has the right name for what's missing in America's economy. Does he represent the way back to prosperity? We look at his record at Apple and its influence... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The East Coast Prepares for Hurricane Irene Updated: 2011-08-26 19:45:00 Description: The East Coast of the United States is battening down for what could be a major disaster. As Hurricane Irene neared the Carolinas this morning, President Obama cut short his vacation on Martha's Vineyard... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's Next for Libya and America's Role in Foreign Adventures? Updated: 2011-08-25 19:40:00 Description: Moammar Gadhafi is still at large, but the US, NATO and neighboring countries are already preparing for Libya's next regime... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cancer Drug Shortages on the Rise Updated: 2011-08-24 19:34:53 Description: Drug shortages have been on the rise in recent years and a record number of shortages this year has alarmed healthcare professionals and lawmakers. Sara Terry guest hosts. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Looking Ahead in Libya: Power and Politics in a Post-Gadhafi World Updated: 2011-08-23 19:41:24 Description: As rebels launch an assault on Moammar Gadhafi's compound in Tripoli, questions are being raised about Libya's future. (Sara Terry guest hosts.) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Fall of Tripoli: Is This the End of the Gadhafi Regime? Updated: 2011-08-22 19:30:00 Description: Libyan rebel forces moved swiftly over the weekend and claimed control over most of Tripoli. After more than four decades, Gadhafi's regime finally appears to be ending. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rick Perry, the 'Texas Miracle' and Religion in Politics Updated: 2011-08-19 19:45:00 Description: Who is Rick Perry? What is Texas really like? And what's the role of religion in this year's Republican presidential nomination? We look for answers... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Power and the Peril of Social Media Updated: 2011-08-18 20:08:43 Description: Social media have been a force for liberation in repressive countries. They've also been used to organize crime... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Age of Outrage Updated: 2011-08-17 20:10:41 Description: There's been violence in Europe and political upheaval in the US. Is the West losing confidence and hope? What's the role of wealth inequality? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD President Obama's Support Is Evaporating Updated: 2011-08-16 20:38:44 Description: President Obama's approval ratings have dropped so low he's vulnerable to the Republicans, even before they've chosen a candidate. We hear from supporters and critics... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Republican Candidates: the Ins, the Outs and the In-betweens Updated: 2011-08-15 20:00:00 Description: The Republican slate of presidential contenders was shaken up this weekend. We hear what Rick Perry brings to the race and how it?s been changed by the Iowa Straw Poll. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Personal Pinch of a Troubled Economy Updated: 2011-08-10 19:57:47 Description: The Great Recession wreaked havoc with the economy, and the slow recovery is producing headlines about a possible "double-dip." Americans have a right to be worried, and they are... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Public Spending Cuts the Expanding Role of Philanthropies Updated: 2011-08-09 19:30:07 Description: Washington is looking for cuts in programs serving millions of Americans who are poor, sick and hungry. Private nonprofits and charities won't be able to make up the difference... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Downgrades, Debt Crises and Double Dips Updated: 2011-08-08 19:45:00 Description: The world is watching for the impact of history's first downgrading of the credit rating of the United States. How important is it? How worried should Americans be? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Massive Breach Spurs Cyber Security Fears Updated: 2011-08-05 19:45:00 Description: A massive, five-year international cyber attack called "Shady RAT" is said to be a wake-up call for both government and industry. Not that anybody's surprised... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Arab Spring and the Wars of Ramadan Updated: 2011-08-04 19:52:25 Description: The so-called "Arab Spring" began with peaceful protests that led to hopes of non-violent revolution in Tunisia and Egypt. In Syria and Libya, dissent has led to bloody... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Debt Ceiling and the 2012 Presidential Playing Field Updated: 2011-08-03 19:53:43 Description: The debt-ceiling debate is over, but tax increases and defense spending will be back on Washington's agenda as soon as Thanksgiving. We hear what past and future debates... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD After the Debt Deal, What Now? Updated: 2011-08-02 20:45:36 Description: The debt ceiling will be lifted and the US will be able to pay its bills. But what's the impact of the hard-won deficit-reduction agreement on jobs, the economy and... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Going Down to the Wire on Debt-Limit Deal Updated: 2011-08-01 20:00:00 Description: Is the debt deal a done deal? That's the big question, and we might not know until tomorrow... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD While Congress Fiddles, Big Pharma Is in for Big Changes Updated: 2011-07-29 19:30:00 Description: Efforts to avert an unprecedented economic crisis. Also, expiring patents on prescription drugs will have a major impact on the pharmaceutical industry and US consumers. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Is America Reacting to the Debt Ceiling Drama? Updated: 2011-07-28 20:06:13 Description: No one knows what the first default in US government history might look like, and it might take until Midnight Tuesday before the world knows if it's going to happen.... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Debt Showdown: Playing Politics with the US Economy Updated: 2011-07-27 19:44:35 Description: E-mail and phone lines are jammed on Capitol Hill, and there's a nasty Twitter campaign against all of Washington. But despite the impending deadline... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Islamophobia Turns into Mass Murder in Norway Updated: 2011-07-26 19:41:20 Description: The man who killed 76 fellow Norwegians may be insane, but he's not alone in concern about the impact of immigration. We hear about the reaction to multiculturalism... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD DC Hammering Out Dueling Debt Ceiling Plans Updated: 2011-07-25 20:00:00 Description: As the markets and the public look on nervously, the clock continues to tick on negotiations to raise the federal debt ceiling. Terrence McNally guest hosts. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Climate Change: Is the US Fiddling while It Burns? Updated: 2011-07-22 19:53:43 Description: We've made progress addressing climate change, but dispute and paralysis are still common. Even among those who accept that global warming is real... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD As the Space Shuttle Era Ends, What's Next for NASA? Updated: 2011-07-21 19:52:23 Description: After 30 years, the $200 billion Shuttle Program ended today when Atlantis landed at Cape Canaveral. As one era of space exploration ends, what's in store for the next one? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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