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The Constitution Today: Fourth Amendment

The Constitution Today: Fourth Amendment

November 2, 2011

The Constitution Today: The 4th Amendment protects Americans against unreasonable searches and seizures. How modern technology is testing its boundaries.

The U.S. Housing Market

October 24, 2011

The U.S. housing market remains dismal: prices are down and foreclosures are up. Diane and her guests discuss ideas from the left and the right for addressing one of the country's most challenging economic issues.

Friday News Roundup - Hour 1

September 2, 2011

A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories: President Obama appointed a labor economist to replace Austan Goolsbee ahead of next week's address to Congress on jobs; GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman unveiled his jobs plan; and several states tried to recover from one of the top ten natural disasters in U.S. history.

America's Shrinking Cities

March 28, 2011

New census results show Detroit has lost twenty-five percent of its population over the last decade. It's one of many cities adjusting to fewer residents. Diane and her guests discuss the reasons for the loss in population and the...

Addressing the Foreclosure Crisis

October 19, 2010

Attorneys general from all 50 states are investigating mortgage foreclosures. How a proposed moratorium on mortgage foreclosures could affect homeowners, banks and the economy.

Creating Livable Cities

September 16, 2010

Cities in the U.S. and around the world are discovering the economic and social benefits of improved urban spaces. Diane and guests discuss how bike lanes, pedestrian plazas, and attention to scale can transform city life.

"The Great Divorce:  A 19-Century Mother's Extraordinary Fight Against Her Husband, The Shakers, and Her Times." (Atlantic Monthly Press)

"The Great Divorce: A 19-Century Mother's Extraordinary Fight Against Her Husband, The Shakers, and Her Times." (Atlantic Monthly Press)

August 5, 2010

The story of a 19th-century woman, whose sensational divorce and custody battle against her Shaker husband roused the sympathy of the American public, attracted the notice of Thomas Jefferson, and led to the only legislative divorce in New...

The Outlook for the U.S. Housing Market.

The Outlook for the U.S. Housing Market.

July 26, 2010

Home inventories continue to rise despite record low interest rates. The administration is turning its attention to the struggling housing market. What it could mean for buyers, renters and the economy as a whole.

The Parking Garage

The Parking Garage

July 7, 2010

Parking garages have been part of the urban landscape for more than a century. How this often-maligned structure contributes to civic life and expands the future of transportation, architecture, and design.

Starting Over After Late-Life Divorce

Starting Over After Late-Life Divorce

July 1, 2010

Al and Tipper Gore's recent split has put divorce back in the news. Many long-term married couples are making the decision to go their separate ways -- possibly for another two or three decades. A conversation about the unique challenges...

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