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Let the Sochi Games Begin Feb 06, 2014

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President Obama won't be on the scene for the Winter Olympics, but there's a lot at stake in Sochi for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The opening ceremonies are tomorrow, but qualifying for some events began today. We get updates on those and on the many controversies surrounding the most expensive Olympics in history.

Is a Boycott against Israel Reaching a 'Tipping Point?' Feb 05, 2014

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A non-violent Palestinian call for "boycott, divestment and sanctions" could damage Israel's economy with consequences for peace and a "two-state solution.”

Next Step for the Keystone Pipeline Feb 04, 2014

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Oil pipelines are laid daily, but the Keystone has become a test of President Obama's environmental legacy. What are the consequences for climate change and the economy?

Universal Pre-School Education: Poverty and Politics Feb 03, 2014

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President Obama is again pushing universal pre-school, without much chance of getting it funded. We look at the potential impact on poverty and political reality.

The Economics and Politics of the NFL Jan 31, 2014

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Will Sunday's Super Bowl be worth what it costs NJ taxpayers? Are subsidies for stadiums, operating costs and "inducement payments" enriching owners at public expense?

Cashing In on Climate Change Jan 30, 2014

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Not just a fact of life, global warming's a source of profit for those betting that nothing's going to be done. It's creating a business boom with dangerous implications.

Barack Obama Goes It Alone in His Second Term Jan 29, 2014

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After last night's State of the Union address, President Obama was on the road today, making his case for executive orders if Congress doesn't support "a year of action."

Is There a Bipartisan Truce in the War on Drugs? Jan 28, 2014

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Marijuana is still prohibited under federal law, but President Obama calls it no worse than alcohol. Some red states are on the way to medical use and decriminalization.

Uneasy Standoff in Ukraine Jan 27, 2014

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Ukraine is a divided country, caught between the European Union and Russia's efforts to create new ties with former Soviet countries. We hear why Ukraine matters.

Wealth and the Surging Income Inequality Gap Jan 24, 2014

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We hear how income inequality is being addressed from the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to the White House and the world of Wall Street.

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