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Tuesday, May 19 2015

  • Robert Gates; Surprise Reunions; Late Night Joke-Writing May 19, 2015

    Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates;&nbsp;a veteran late-night joke writer; reuniting with&nbsp;long-lost family members; an exhibition on immigration at Ellis Island. (episode)

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    • Inside the War Room May 19, 2015

      The former secretary of defense talks about his experience with Presidents Bush and Obama, and what voters need to hear from the presidential&nbsp;candidates about the Iraq War.

    • Pondering Seatbelts After Amtrak Crash May 19, 2015

      Last week's train derailment has reignited an old debate over putting mandatory seat belts in buses and trains.

    • Family Members, Lost and Found May 19, 2015

      A call-in for listeners who have been reunited - by design or by surprise - with a long lost family member.

    • Late Show Tonight May 19, 2015

      A veteran of late night TV talks about how to write&nbsp;jokes and monologues that "work."

    • Now Open: Post-Ellis at Ellis Island May 19, 2015

      The new post-Ellis Island wing, &ldquo;The Journey: New Eras of Immigration,&rdquo; focuses on immigration from 1954 to present times.