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Are the Kids on the Internet Alright After All? Feb 20, 2014

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There is widespread distress about the dangers faced by young people on the Internet. A crackdown on digital social networking might be exactly the wrong solution.

Bloodshed in Ukraine; The 'Inevitability' of Hillary in 2016 Feb 19, 2014

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She was the “inevitable” Democratic presidential nominee for 2008. Now Hillary Clinton's "inevitable" for 2016. Also, is Ukraine on the verge of civil war?

The Future of Afghanistan Post-US Involvement Feb 18, 2014

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The US wants a residual force to remain when combat troops withdraw from Afghanistan at the end of this year. What's at stake for the Taliban and Afghan women?

The World of Robots -- in Love and War Feb 17, 2014

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On this archived edition of To the Point, we talk about robotics and the increased interaction of robots with human beings.

Credit Card Safety in the Age of Cybercrime Feb 14, 2014

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Target is only the biggest American business hacked for financial information, and the US is behind the curve when it comes to preventing more cybercrime. We hear about the ongoing risks to consumers and what might need to be done.

Heroin Makes a Comeback Feb 13, 2014

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America's last heroin epidemic was in the 70's and 80's in metropolitan centers. Now users are younger, affluent and living in areas unprepared to cope with the problem.

Tech Industry Elitism Causes Frustration in San Francisco Feb 12, 2014

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Tech entrepreneurs are inventing the digital world as their real-world lifestyles are transforming San Francisco. Is there a trend of techies changing traditional living?

The Death Penalty in America Feb 11, 2014

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European companies are refusing to import the drugs for lethal injections. Will that lead to fewer executions or a return to gas chambers, electric chairs and hangings?

The Anti-Gay Backlash Goes Global Feb 10, 2014

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Vladimir Putin’s anti-gay laws made headlines before the Sochi Olympics. We’ll hear how dangerous life can be for Russian gays and lesbians.

Chris Christie, "Bridgegate" and the Republican Party Feb 07, 2014

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With 4 days of agonizing delays on the George Washington Bridge still unexplained, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is on a political tour across the country.

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