Law

Politicians and Ethics

June 9, 2011

The scandal involving Congressman Weiner underscores growing disgust over the behavior of politicians: voter reaction to yet another set of lies and apologies, amid the ongoing partisan stalemate in Washington.

Friday News Roundup - Hour 1

June 3, 2011

A panel of journalists joins guest host Terence Smith to talk about the week's top national news stories including the latest economic news, debate over the debt ceiling and the deficit.

Overcrowded Prisons and Public Safety

May 25, 2011

California may be forced to release thousands of felons to reduce overcrowding: What this week's Supreme Court decision could mean for prison populations and public safety.

The Crackdown on Insider Trading

May 16, 2011

The founder of one of the world's largest hedge funds was convicted on 14 counts of insider trading. The message for Wall Street - and Main Street - investors.

Friday News Roundup - Hour 1

May 13, 2011

A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

Friday News Roundup - Hour 1

May 6, 2011

President Obama rules out releasing photos of Osama bin Laden. The White House and top lawmakers discuss a deal to raise the federal debt ceiling. And key candidates skip the first GOP debate. A panel of journalists joins guest host Katty Kay for analysis of the week's top national news stories

Vermont Debates Universal Health Care

April 27, 2011

Vermont lawmakers have advanced a bill that would make it the first state to adopt universal health care. The governor, Peter Shumlin, has made this a key part of his agenda. Diane and her guests, including the governor, discuss the...

Garrett Graff: "The Threat Matrix"

April 25, 2011

Since the 9/11 attacks, the FBI has undergone a radical transformation. Under the leadership of Robert Mueller, the bureau has become a worldwide anti-crime and anti-terrorism network with more than 13,000 agents serving in nearly 80...

Friday News Roundup - Hour 2

April 15, 2011

France and Britain criticize the roles of NATO and the U.S. in Libya. Egypt detains former President Mubarak. And Japan says its nuclear crisis is on par with Chernobyl.

Administration's Deficit Reduction Plan

April 14, 2011

An analysis of President Obama's plan for reducing the nation's debt. Diane and her guests look at prospects for bipartisan cooperation on budget negotiations for 2012 and beyond.

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