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**To the Point**

A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting – our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren’s asking, you want to know the answer.

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Ukraine Tensions Fuel Interest in US Oil and Gas Apr 15, 2014

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Could the developing crisis in Ukraine produce a war over natural gas between Russia and Western Europe?

Medicare Costs and Your Doctor Bills Apr 14, 2014

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Last week's release of Medicare data reveals more than which doctors collect the most government money. It also shows that the AMA helps set prices for doctors' services.

Lessons from Rwanda's Genocide, 20 Years Later Apr 11, 2014

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Rwanda's recovered dramatically after genocide killed almost a million people in 1994. Hutus and Tutsis are living together again. But how deep is their "reconciliation?"

Climate Change: Will We Have to Get Used to It? Apr 10, 2014

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The latest report from the UN’s Panel on Climate Change is due out on Sunday. Is it time to re-frame the issue and talk about preparing for the cost of not taking action?

Turmoil in Eastern Ukraine Prompts Concern over Russia's Next Move Apr 09, 2014

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The standoff over Ukraine may be the most dangerous crisis in Europe since the Cold War. We update the confrontation, hear what’s happening and look at possible options.

The Pentagon's Latest War… against Mental Illness Apr 08, 2014

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American soldiers have been dying at the rate of 22 every day — from suicide. What's the Pentagon doing to cope with mental illness, after combat and before enlistment?

Republicans Aim to Take Back the Senate Apr 07, 2014

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We hear how the country's political future might depend on elections in some obscure states that are currently too close to call.

Money and Politics in the Aftermath of McCutcheon v. FEC Apr 04, 2014

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Will the McCutcheon decision "open a floodgate" for big money in politics, or be a First Amendment victory? We hear about the latest decision on campaign finance reform.

Afghanistan Holds Historic Presidential Election on Saturday Apr 03, 2014

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Saturday's election could determine how long US forces stay in Afghanistan. Has our longest war paved the way for democracy? Will voter fraud compromise the outcome?

The Rise in Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Apr 02, 2014

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Deadly childhood diseases once thought eradicated are making a comeback around the world. We look at the reasons and what might be done in the interests of public health.

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