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http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-30/our-divided-political-heart

Our Divided Political Heart

May 30, 2012

Political analysts E.J. Dionne Jr. and Ross Douthat on what divides us as a nation, and finding a balance between individual freedom and community responsibility.

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Long-Term Care Insurance

May 29, 2012

As America ages, more people are considering insurance for long-term care. Diane and her panel of experts discuss what the policies cover and who should purchase them.

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2012 Farm Bill

May 24, 2012

Congress debates the 2012 Farm Bill. At issue are subsidies for farmers, food stamps and incentives for growing a wider variety of crops. Diane speaks to a panel of experts about the changes ahead in U.S. agricultural policy.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-23/touch-screen-devices-and-very-young-children

Touch-Screen Devices And Very Young Children

May 23, 2012

Parents are increasingly allowing their very young children to play with iPads, iPhones and other touch-screen devices. Please join us for a conversation about interactive applications and brain development.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-14/social-media-and-loneliness

Social Media and Loneliness

May 14, 2012

Americans are more digitally connected than ever before. But new research suggests loneliness is at an all-time high. Social media and emotional well-being.

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Facing America's Obesity Crisis

May 10, 2012

A new study predicts 42% of American adults will be obese by the year 2030. Diane and her guests discuss efforts to address America's multi-billion dollar public health crisis.

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John Irving: "In One Person: A Novel"

John Irving: "In One Person: A Novel"

May 9, 2012

Sexual ambiguity and desire are at the center of John Irving's latest novel, "In One Person." The best-selling author reflects on the early days of the AIDS crisis and argues for sexual tolerance.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-09/same-sex-marriage-north-carolina-president-obama-and-voters

Same-Sex Marriage: North Carolina, President Obama and Voters

May 9, 2012

National polls show growing public acceptance of same-sex marriage. Voters in North Carolina are the latest to weigh in. Politics and the definition of marriage.

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Signs of a Slowdown in Health Care Spending

Signs of a Slowdown in Health Care Spending

May 3, 2012

There are signs that health care spending growth has slowed down in the last few years. Diane and her panel of experts look at what higher deductibles, a move away from fee-for-service plans and other changes could mean for future health...

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Ruth Richardson: "Dickens & the Workhouse: Oliver Twist and the London Poor"

May 2, 2012

The recent discovery that as a youth Charles Dickens lived only a few doors from a major London workhouse made headlines worldwide. Diane and her guest talk about the campaign to save it from demolition and Dicken's pre-occuptation with the bleak workhouse at the heart of his novel.

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