Society

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-12-17/mass-shootings-and-their-effect-american-psyche

Mass Shootings And Their Effect On The American Psyche

December 17, 2012

A massacre at a Connecticut elementary school has left Americans once again asking how we can stop gun violence. Diane and her guests discuss the effects of mass shootings on the American psyche.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-12-13/mobile-apps-and-childrens-privacy

Mobile Apps And Children's Privacy

December 13, 2012

Hundreds of smartphone and tablet apps aimed at kids are collecting and sharing personal data without informing parents. Join Diane and her guests as they discuss the latest concerns about mobile apps and children's privacy.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-11-28/readers-review-bonfire-vanities-tom-wolfe

Readers' Review: "The Bonfire of the Vanities" By Tom Wolfe

November 28, 2012

For this month's Readers' Review, Diane invites you to read Tom Wolfe's first novel. "Bonfire of the Vanities" was published 25 years ago and remains a biting satire of race and class in the New York investment world of the 1980s.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-11-27/egypt%E2%80%99s-emerging-democracy

Egypt’s Emerging Democracy

November 27, 2012

In the face of public pressure, Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is apparently backing away from an attempt to dramatically expand his power. Diane and her guests discuss Egypt’s fragile democracy and its new role on the world stage.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-11-23/marilu-henner-life-highly-superior-autobiographical-memory-rebroadcast

Marilu Henner On Life With Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (Rebroadcast)

November 23, 2012

Actress Marilu Henner is one of the rare documented cases of Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory in the world. She tells us what it means to remember your life in detail and what the phenomenon tells us about the brain.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-11-21/shopping-trends-america

Shopping Trends In America

November 21, 2012

Retailers look forward to the holiday shopping season for at least one-fifth of their annual sales. How online shopping, a Black Friday backlash and economic uncertainty are shaping purchasing trends.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-11-19/new-york-city-planning-commissioner-amanda-burden

New York City Planning Commissioner, Amanda Burden

November 19, 2012

Diane talks with Amanda Burden about her work as the New York City Planning Commissioner and the challenges facing the city in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-11-15/youth-homelessness-across-nation
Youth Homelessness Across The Nation

Youth Homelessness Across The Nation

November 15, 2012

A look at youth homelessness across the United States, and why growing numbers of teens are ending up alone on the streets. Diane and guests discuss efforts to provide them shelter -- and a future.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-11-14/us-oil-production-boom

U.S. Oil Production Boom

November 14, 2012

An exploration of the U.S. domestic shale oil boom and geopolitical power.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-11-01/domingo-martinez-boy-kings-texas-memoir
Domingo Martinez: "The Boy Kings Of Texas: A Memoir"

Domingo Martinez: "The Boy Kings Of Texas: A Memoir"

November 1, 2012

Domingo Martinez is the only author without a Pulitzer Prize to be nominated for this year's National Book Award. He joins Diane to discuss his memoir about growing up between two cultures on the border of Texas and Mexico.

The Diane Rehm Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.