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The Hutton reported exonerated Tony Blair’s government over the death of Dr. David Kelly, while raising questions about the BBC’s integrity in reporting. Two top BBC executives have q... (episode)
According to social critic Nelson George, mediocrity is a national obsession and, from top to bottom, African Americans joined the chase. From "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" to Loui... (episode)
Michael Bloomberg has been Mayor of New York for two years. In that time, he’s taken control of city schools, reined in the budget, and turned City Hall Park into an open-air gallery ... (episode)
Childbirth can be both wonderful and scary at the same time. Recently some women have turned to doulas to help them cope. A doula (ancient Greek: "slave") acts as an advocate, teacher... (episode)
Life in the U.S. has improved drastically in the last century. We live longer, our healthcare is better, and technology has made everything more convenient. And yet we are more depres... (episode)
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has always strenuously denied a link between his party and the Irish Republican Army. In his new memoir, Adams expresses regret for the I.R.A.’s civilian ... (episode)
Over the past several weeks, the Brian Lehrer Show has examined underlying issues in the Middle East conflict like Israel’s “security fence” and Palestinian terror groups. Today, two ... (episode)
Theatergoers who attend a performance of “Abundance” at the Dance Theater Workshop are routinely asked to fill out a survey on their personal wealth. It’s an important tool for this s... (episode)
The LA Times reports a struggle has broken out among President Bush’s advisors. One group wants him to push for further tax cuts in his State of the Union address tonight. Another fac... (episode)
The former governor of a small state, democratic hopeful for president Howard Dean of Vermont has admitted a need to "plug that hole in my resume" on foreign policy. Benjamin Barber, ... (episode)