Thursday, November 10, 2005

FBI Investigations and the USA Patriot Act

10 a.m. (ET)

The USA Patriot Act expanded the FBI's powers to review personal records of people who aren't suspected to be terrorists or spies. Guest host Steve Roberts moderates a discussion on the tension between civil rights and the war on terrorism.

Benjamin Friedman: "The Moral Consequences of Economic Growth" (Knopf)

11 a.m. (ET)

A look at economic growth and globalization. Mr. Friedman explains how broadly distributed economic growth offers benefits aside from material prosperity.

The Diane Rehm Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.