Economy

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Allan Brandt: "The Cigarette Century" (Basic Books)

April 17, 2007

The rise of the powerful tobacco industry, how it's battled mounting legal and scientific challenges, and where its future lies.

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Caitlin O'Connell: "The Elephant's Secret Sense" (Free Press)

March 26, 2007

An internationally acclaimed field scientist explains her theory of how elephants use seismic communication and why she believes elephant conservation is important for humans.

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Immigration

March 26, 2007

A look at the trial challenging local ordinances aimed at combating illegal immigration in Hazleton, Pa., and the trend it represents. Also: an update on efforts for federal immigration reform.

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Comptroller of the G.A.O. David Walker

March 22, 2007

The nation's chief financial accountant explains why the nation is headed toward financial disaster. He explains how we got into our current fiscal predicament and what we can do to prevent financial collapse.

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President Bush and Latin America

March 8, 2007

A preview of the President's trip and a look at U.S. policy in the region.

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James Scurlock: "Maxed Out" (Scribner)

March 7, 2007

Filmmaker and writer James Scurlock explores the lending industry and the consequences of excessive consumer debt.

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William Vollmann: "Poor People" (ECCO)

March 6, 2007

Social critic and author William Volllmann traveled the world asking one question of the people he met who lived in poverty: Why are you poor? Some of the answers he received were expected, others were not. In the end, Vollmann doesn't...

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China's Rise

March 5, 2007

A look at China's growing economic might and global influence, and U.S.-China policy.

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Kathleen Barry: "Femininity In Flight" (Duke)

March 1, 2007

A look at the history of flight attendants - from the early days when flying was a luxury few could afford - to today's world of low-cost, no-frill airlines, and post-9/11 security measures.

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Amy Stewart: "Flower Confidential" (Algonquin)

February 8, 2007

An avid gardener and horticultural writer provides a behind-the-scenes look at the $40-billion-a-year international flower business.

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