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Comebacks in New Hampshire and the Road Ahead Jan 09, 2008

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There's big change in this year's presidential contests because of two New Hampshire comebacks—-one expected and the other a major surprise. Also, President Bush promotes his version of a two-state solution, and Monday's report that Obama was leading Clinton by 13 points.

As Presidential Voting Begins, Remember Florida? Jan 08, 2008

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Seven years ago, it was hanging chads. This year, it's computers that can break down or be subject to hacking. Have 3.9 billion federal dollars guaranteed accurate counts in US elections? Is voter fraud at the polls a real problem? How about sales of absentee ballots? Which states are likely to be the next Florida? Also, George Bush makes his first presidential visit to Israel, and an update from New Hampshire.

Republicans and Democrats Debate Change and Experience Jan 07, 2008

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Clinton and Romney are hoping to stay alive as the latest polls show Obama widening his lead and McCain coming on strong. We get a preview of tomorrow's New Hampshire primaries. Also, today's death penalty case before the US Supreme Court.

Iowa Shakes Up the Presidential Campaigns Jan 04, 2008

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With the New Hampshire primaries now just four days away, there is no time for either he joy of victory or the agony of defeat. We look at last night's results in Iowa and how they're shaping the future of both parties' presidential campaigns. Also, a presidential historian looks at this year's candidates.

Pakistan: Is a Nuclear Power Becoming a Failed State? Jan 03, 2008

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Detectives from Scotland Yard will help Pakistan investigate the killing of Benazir Bhutto, but can they give President Pervez Musharraf much-needed credibility? Also, more post-election violence today in Kenya, and Republicans and Democrats caucus tonight in Iowa--with high stakes for America’s political future.

Wall Street, Main Street and Economic Crisis Jan 03, 2008

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Wall Street's received a lot of the blame for the financial crisis, but taking advantage good deals is an American tradition. We look at Main Street's contribution to the nation's economic troubles. Also, the challenges President-elect Obama has inherited, and regrets and betrayals in New York's High Society.

American Politics Stranded in Iowa Jan 02, 2008

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Democrats and Republicans will start registering their preferences in tomorrow's Iowa caucuses. We look at a thoroughly un-democratic process that could be crucial to selecting the next President of the United States. Also, elections in Pakistan delayed as Scotland Yard investigates the Bhutto assassination, and violence in Kenya breaks down a bastion of stability in the Horn Africa.

Is Today's Internet Killing Our Culture? Jan 01, 2008

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Are Wikipedia, Google and an infinite number of web blogs, liberating our culture or killing it by abolishing traditional standards and blurring the difference between what's really true and what's false. We consider the backlash against Internet 2.0. Also, the upcoming Iowa caucus, and despite the unhealthy aspects of America's diet, Michael Pollen says some food is OK after all.

Note: This archived edition of TtP, will not air live on KCRW as it will be pre-empted by special holiday programming.

The Effectiveness of Our Charitable Giving Dec 26, 2007

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Aristotle said "to give away money is an easy matter…and in any man's power. But to decide to whom to give it, and how large and when, for what purpose and how, is neither in every man's power nor an easy matter." Many Americans will be making those decisions in the final days of tax year 2007. Guest host Lawrence O'Donnell explores how we can target our charitable giving to be most effective. Also, this year's lackluster holiday sales, and the tiger attack in the San Francisco Zoo.

Air Travel in the United States: Is Anybody in Charge? Dec 24, 2007

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Flights are delayed, baggage lost, and the investigating arm of Congress warns about an impending runway collision. We hear multiple views of air travel at the end of 2007. Also, the dwindling number of Christians in the land where Christianity began, and protecting the world's food seeds for a rainy day.

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