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Objections to Reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act

February 13, 2012

The widely praised Violence Against Women Act faces a tough reauthorization battle. Though introduced in a bipartisan way, it passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on a party-line vote with all the Democrats voting to move it to the full...

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Evaluating Teacher Effectiveness

Evaluating Teacher Effectiveness

February 9, 2012

A new study shows that having a high-quality teacher even for one year can have a measurable long-term impact on a student's career. Diane and her guests discuss how best to evaluate teacher effectiveness.

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The Improved Job Market & the Long-Term Unemployed

The Improved Job Market & the Long-Term Unemployed

February 9, 2012

The U.S. economy got some good news last week when the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in almost three years. But the job growth hasn’t reached over five million Americans who have been out of work for more than six months...

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Religous Liberty, Politics and Women’s Health Care

February 8, 2012

Join us to discuss reactions to the The Susan G. Komen Foundation - Planned Parenthood controversy and the role of politics in women’s health.

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Eric Klinenberg: "Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone"

Eric Klinenberg: "Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone"

February 6, 2012

A sociologist examines the cultural, business and political effects of the biggest demographic shift since the baby boom: living alone.

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John Horgan: "The End of War"

February 2, 2012

A science journalist debunks the idea that war is a fact of human nature. He describes why people are equally predisposed to peace as violence.

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Exotic Animal Industry in the U.S.

February 1, 2012

The right to own pythons, tigers, chimps and other exotic pets depends on where in the US you live. The legal US wildlife industry doesn’t get much national attention unless someone is hurt, an exotic pet gets loose or an ecosystem is...

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A Call for Fairness in the Tax Code

A Call for Fairness in the Tax Code

January 30, 2012

A call for fairness in the tax code: Understanding why some of the wealthiest Americans legally pay lower rates compared with individuals who earn far less. Diane and guests discuss ideas and prospects for meaningful tax reform.

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Adoptees using DNA to find family.

Adoptees using DNA to find family.

January 26, 2012

Adult adoptees are turning to DNA tests and social media to find biological family members and trace their roots: balancing privacy with the need to know.
Adult adoptees looking for their birth parents have often faced significant...

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Language, Music and the Brain

January 25, 2012

Learning new skills in adulthood may seem like a daunting task. Over time there is a gradual decline of the brain’s ability to absorb new information. But experts say, with the right tools and a few tricks, we can continue to grasp...

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