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Can a constitution be both democratic and Islamic? The question is more than an academic exercise, as Afghans and Iraqis face the task of drafting new laws that will be the backbone o... (episode)
Muckraker Eric Schlosser made a name for himself exposing unsafe conditions in the fast food business. Now he’s weighing in on the practices that may have led to the recent outbreak o... (episode)
Every year, thousands of fathers do not become a part of their children’s lives because they fear the courts or their ex-wives. Many dads are unaware that they have basic parental rig... (episode)
Harry Potter, Pokemon, and Teletubbies have company. The latest made-for-kids guilty-pleasure-for-adults is Spongebob Squarepants, a cartoon character who looks like a hunk of swiss c... (episode)
When writer Sherman Alexie was born, doctors expected damage to his brain would lead to mental retardation. But he showed no symptoms, and went on to be the first person in his family... (episode)
What to do with violent kids? Responding to a spate of ugly incidents at city schools, Mayor Bloomberg has proposed swifter action to remove disruptive students and send them to new “... (episode)
So many movies, so little vacation time! Entertainment Weekly’s Owen Gleiberman helps determine the best allocation of your movie dollar. Will it be Lord of the Rings: The Return of t... (episode)
Forget Love Potion Number 9. Rachel Greenwald, MBA, says hard-nosed marketing is the way to land a husband once you’ve passed 35. That, and lower expectations. Also, Harper’s Rick Mac... (episode)
Human progress depends on the lessons learned by stupid mistakes. Stephen Bayley, author of A Dictionary of Idiocy explains how this is necessary for human progress. Also, the Freedom... (episode)
Ever feel like you are being watched in the office? You very well may be. Simon Head, author of The New Ruthless Economy: Work and Power in the Digital Age says the workplace is chang... (episode)