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http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2013-01-30/conversation-supreme-court-justice-sonia-sotomayor

A Conversation With Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor

January 30, 2013

Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice Sotomayor joins Diane to talk about her journey from a Bronx housing project to the nation's highest court.

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Congressional Redistricting And The Electoral College

January 28, 2013

Virginia Republicans have launched the latest congressional redistricting effort, a strategy which many say contributes to partisan gridlock in Washington. Please join us to discuss the politics of gerrymandering and proposed changes to the Electoral College.

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David Von Drehle: "Rise to Greatness"

David Von Drehle: "Rise to Greatness"

January 21, 2013

The story of Abraham Lincoln's rise to greatness in 1862, America's most perilous year.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2013-01-17/rev-martin-luther-king-his-legacy

The Rev. Martin Luther King: His Legacy

January 17, 2013

The legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and race in America today.

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Federal And State Efforts To Reduce Gun Violence

January 16, 2013

New York lawmakers agree on tighter gun control laws. President Barack Obama is expected to announce broad action to curb gun violence later this week. An update on federal and state gun control efforts.

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The Debt Ceiling Standoff

January 15, 2013

President Barack Obama says he won't negotiate with congressional Republicans on raising the federal debt limit. A panel joins guest host Steve Roberts to discuss the implications of the standoff for tax and spending negotiations in Washington and America's credit rating.

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Susan Crawford: "Captive Audience"

January 10, 2013

A communications policy expert on why Americans are paying more for Internet access but getting much less.

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New Calls To Renew The Violence Against Women Act

January 9, 2013

Several high profile rape cases have spurred new calls to address violence against women. Efforts to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.

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Debate Over Ways To Improve School Safety

December 19, 2012

Last week's tragedy in Connecticut prompts new questions about how to keep students safe at school: What parents, administrators, and safety experts think should be done to improve security.

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Mass Shootings And Their Effect On The American Psyche

December 17, 2012

A massacre at a Connecticut elementary school has left Americans once again asking how we can stop gun violence. Diane and her guests discuss the effects of mass shootings on the American psyche.

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