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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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The Rise of al Qaeda in the Middle East and the US Response Jan 09, 2014

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Guest host Judy Muller looks at al Qaeda's resurgence in the Middle East and what it means to the United States.

Drones Flying the Friendly Skies Jan 08, 2014

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As the US is reeling from disclosures about NSA eavesdropping on Americans, will commercial drones create fears of more snooping, this time from the skies over our homes?

Democracy or Stability?: Can Egypt Achieve Either? Jan 07, 2014

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We look at Egypt's struggle with democracy, the Muslim Brotherhood and military rule, and consider US foreign policy in a Middle East driven by sectarian conflicts.

Senate Takes Up Long-Term Unemployment Benefits Jan 06, 2014

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We look at at the future of extended federal jobless aid for 1.3 million who’ve been out of work for six months and lost them over the holidays when the program expired.

Snapchat and the Future of an Erasable Internet Jan 03, 2014

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Apps like Snapchat, Whisper and Telegram let you send photos and messages that erase themselves after they’re opened. Are they models for the future of the Internet?

The Brave New World of Obamacare Jan 02, 2014

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Millions of Americans are starting to use their new health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. How's it going? How well are doctors and hospitals coping?

College Athletes: Amateurs or Paid Professionals? Jan 01, 2014

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There's big money in college bowl games, but none trickles down to the people who bring in the audiences who watch on TV. Should players get a piece of the action?

Talking Points: Our Favorite Author Interviews of 2013 Dec 31, 2013

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On this special end-of-the-year edition of To the Point we’re rebroadcasting some of our favorite author interviews from 2013.

Gay Marriage in Utah and the Outlook for 2014 Dec 30, 2013

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Utah could become the 18th state to permit same-sex marriage, with court cases in 17 other states. Will 2013 be the tipping point for same-sex marriage in America?

Are the Humanities in Crisis? Dec 27, 2013

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Half as many college students major in humanities as did 50 years ago. What's at stake when higher education becomes more career focused and fewer study the humanities?

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