Economy

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Copyright Law in the Digital Age

January 5, 2012

Diane and her guests discuss the role of copyright laws, how long a copyright should last, and the challenges of protecting new creative works in the digital age.

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How Baby Boomers Are Faring in this Economy

January 4, 2012

Baby Boomers are facing unique difficulties in this economy. Though their unemployment rate is lower than the national average, when they do lose their jobs, it takes far longer to find new ones. A new poll shows that those over fifty...

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Environmental Outlook: Labels for Genetically Modified Foods

January 3, 2012

In 1992 the FDA ruled against requiring labels for genetically engineered foods. Join us for a panel discussion on the rationale for that decision and why some are urging the FDA to reconsider its stance.

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Richard White: "Railroaded" (Rebroadcast)

Richard White: "Railroaded" (Rebroadcast)

December 28, 2011

An award-winning historian on the making of the transcontinental railroads in the 19th century:How they shaped modern America and why he thinks they laid the groundwork for today’s economic problems.

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Friday News Roundup - Domestic

December 23, 2011

The House of Representatives rejected the Senate's extension of the payroll tax cut on Tuesday and the stalemate continued with days to go before the end of the year; the U.S. economy grew at just 1.8% in the third quarter, down from the original 2.5% estimate; and the latest Iowa polls show Congressman Ron Paul with a slight lead over Newt Gingrich in the race for the 2012 Republican nomination. Sheryl Gay Stolberg of The New York Times, Major Garrett of National Journal and Karen Tumulty of The Washington Post join Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

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New Concerns Over Hydraulic Fracturing

New Concerns Over Hydraulic Fracturing

December 19, 2011

This month we’ve seen a lot of stories on fracking, hydraulic fracturing to get natural gas from shale. Among these, an EPA statement on water pollution, a report on earthquakes happening in unusual areas, fights over which government...

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Boomerang Kids

December 13, 2011

The number of Americans living in multigenerational households has been on the rise in recent years. Census data shows 5.9 million adults between 25 and 34 years of age currently live at home with their parent. That's an increase of almost...

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Millionaires, Taxes And Jobs

Millionaires, Taxes And Jobs

December 12, 2011

How millionaires are taxed and are they really creating jobs? The ongoing debate on raising taxes on the wealthy.

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Friday News Roundup - Domestic

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

December 9, 2011

President Obama traveled to Kansas to make a speech on the economy where he warned of rising wealth inequality and criticized Republicans for believing in "trickle-down" economics; Congress battled over how to pay for an extension of the payroll tax cut; and the Department of Health and Human Services overturned an FDA decision to make the "morning-after pill" available without a prescription. David Leonhardt of The New York Times, Laura Meckler of The Wall Street Journal and John King of CNN join guest host Susan Page for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

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Congressional Debate Over Extending the Payroll Tax Cut

December 7, 2011

Lawmakers spar over how to pay for extending a payroll tax cut scheduled to expire at the end of the year: What alternative proposals could mean for job creation, consumer spending and the overall economy.

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