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Prospects For Immigration Reform Legislation

Prospects For Immigration Reform Legislation

May 23, 2013

A key Senate panel approves an immigration plan that would provide the nation’s 11 million unauthorized immigrants a path to citizenship. Details of the bipartisan bill and its prospects in Congress.

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Debate Over Ending Lifetime Alimony

Debate Over Ending Lifetime Alimony

May 20, 2013

Many states are moving to end lifetime alimony -- the biggest change to American divorce in decades. Diane and her guests discuss the purpose of alimony, how it is awarded and whether it should be changed.

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Tax Exempt Status: Which Organizations Qualify And Why

Tax Exempt Status: Which Organizations Qualify And Why

May 15, 2013

The Internal Revenue Service is accused of unfairly scrutinizing some conservative organizations. Understanding which groups qualify for tax-exempt status and why.

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Dr. Allen Frances: "Saving Normal: An Insider's Revolt Against Out-Of-Control Psychiatric Diagnosis, DSM-5, Big Pharma, And The Medicalization Of Ordinary Life"

Dr. Allen Frances: "Saving Normal: An Insider's Revolt Against Out-Of-Control Psychiatric Diagnosis, DSM-5, Big Pharma, And The Medicalization Of Ordinary Life"

May 14, 2013

A leading psychiatrist argues that too many people are being diagnosed as mentally ill. Dr. Allen Frances joins Diane to discuss the problems of over-diagnosis and over-medication.

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Taking The Pulse Of The U.S. Economy

Taking The Pulse Of The U.S. Economy

May 13, 2013

The stock market, consumer spending, housing prices and better-than-expected job numbers: taking the pulse of the U.S. economy.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2013-05-09/jaron-lanier-who-owns-future
Jaron Lanier: "Who Owns The Future?"

Jaron Lanier: "Who Owns The Future?"

May 9, 2013

Companies like Google and Facebook are estimated to be worth billions of dollars. A technology pioneer on why the middle class has been left out of the boom.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2013-05-08/who-benefits-college-and-why
Who Benefits From College And Why

Who Benefits From College And Why

May 8, 2013

New research suggests the college-for-all approach needs revision. Understanding who benefits from college and why.

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Death Penalty

Death Penalty

May 2, 2013

Maryland becomes the sixth state to repeal the death penalty in the last six years. Diane and guests explore the growing debate over capital punishment.

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The Growing Demand For Home Health Aides

The Growing Demand For Home Health Aides

May 1, 2013

As baby boomers age, the demand for home health aides is on the rise: What the shortage of caregivers means for patients, their families and the home health care industry.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2013-04-23/david-rohde-beyond-war-reimagining-american-influence-new-middle-east
David Rohde: "Beyond War: Reimagining American Influence In A New Middle East"

David Rohde: "Beyond War: Reimagining American Influence In A New Middle East"

April 23, 2013

Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter David Rohde on how Islam is being reimagined in countries across the Middle East and what the changes mean for U.S. influence in the region.

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