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http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-07-17/jeff-faux-servant-economy

Jeff Faux: "The Servant Economy"

July 17, 2012

An economist describes the financial decline of the middle class and why he believes neither political party will stop it.

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Frank Partnoy: "Wait: The Art and Science of Delay"

July 10, 2012

We live in a fast-paced world that values quick thinking. But business and law expert Frank Partnoy warns against snap judgments and argues for the wisdom of delay.

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Dr. Nora Volkow

Dr. Nora Volkow

July 9, 2012

The director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse on addiction and efforts to cure it.

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The Global Banking Scandal

July 9, 2012

The ousted chief executive of Barclays Bank says it wasn’t the only financial institution that tried to manipulate benchmark interest rates. We look at the widening global bank scandal and the role of regulators.

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Marie Tillman: "The Letter"

Marie Tillman: "The Letter"

July 5, 2012

In 2003, Pat Tillman wrote a "just in case" letter to his wife before leaving for Afghanistan to serve with the Army Rangers. She recounts how that letter helped her remake her life after his death.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-07-04/dictionary-american-regional-english-rebroadcast
The Dictionary Of American Regional English (Rebroadcast)

The Dictionary Of American Regional English (Rebroadcast)

July 4, 2012

The fifth volume of the Dictionary of American Regional English covers "slug" to "zydeco." It is part of a 50-year project to capture regional dialects. Joan Hall, chief editor of the dictionary, and linguist Ben Zimmer join Diane to discuss what our language reveals about who we are.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-07-03/economic-pressures-local-governments

Economic Pressures On Local Governments

July 3, 2012

Stockton, Calif., is the largest U.S. city to declare bankruptcy, and others could follow. A panel joins Diane to discuss economic pressures on local governments and the push for privatizing public services.

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The U.S. Supreme Court Rules On The Affordable Care Act

June 28, 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the 2010 Affordable Care Act. The legal, political and practical implications of the ruling.

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Political Implications Of Today's Generation Gap

Political Implications Of Today's Generation Gap

June 27, 2012

Some say the gap between younger and older Americans over economic, social and political issues is wider than at any time since the the 1960s. We explore what this could mean for federal spending priorities and the outcome of the 2012 election.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-06-25/ongoing-struggle-balance-career-and-family

The Ongoing Struggle To Balance Career And Family

June 25, 2012

The ongoing struggle to balance career and family.

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