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 Family Conversations About End-Of-Life Care

Family Conversations About End-Of-Life Care

August 8, 2012

Conversations about death and dying are never easy. Diane and her guests talk about how to begin end-of-life discussions with a loved one. They offer guidance on how to create a plan that can safeguard his or her well-being and provide caregivers with peace of mind.

New Concerns Over Air Traffic Safety

August 7, 2012

Recent accounts of near collisions. Ensuring the safety of air travel as traffic increases and the Federal Aviation Administration transitions to a new control system.

Debate Over Automatic Spending Cuts

Debate Over Automatic Spending Cuts

August 2, 2012

The White House says it's preparing federal agencies for possible year-end mandated spending cuts. Debate over how sequestration could affect the government, military and economy.

Mental Health Services Under The Affordable Care Act

July 31, 2012

The deadly Colorado shooting underscores the need to better identify, diagnose and treat people with mental illness. Diane and guests will discuss the future of mental health services under the Affordable Care Act.

Law Enforcement’s Growing Reliance On Cell Phone Data

July 25, 2012

Last year, law enforcement agencies made 1.3 million requests for cell phone user information. New questions about digital privacy and mobile surveillance.

Gun Control In An Election Year

July 24, 2012

In the wake of the Colorado shootings, national debate over gun control is in the spotlight, but most politicians are remaining silent. Diane and her guests discuss the absence of political debate over gun control in an election year.

Super PACs And The 2012 Presidential Election

July 11, 2012

Super PACs supporting presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney are projected to outraise pro-Obama groups by about eight-to-one. How super PACs could decide this year's presidential election.

Mexico's Presidential Election

July 2, 2012

Diane and her guests discuss how the results of Mexico's presidential election will impact the drug wars, the country's changing economic picture and U.S.-Mexico relations.

The U.S. Supreme Court Rules On The Affordable Care Act

June 28, 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the 2010 Affordable Care Act. The legal, political and practical implications of the ruling.

Major Decisions By The U.S. Supreme Court

June 26, 2012

Analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court's decisions on immigration, campaign spending and other issues.

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