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Working Parents Can't Have It All: Can Government Help? May 12, 2016

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The cost of day care is rising so fast that many new parents are quitting their jobs — only to find they can't meet basic expenses. It's a growing crisis with signs of becoming a partisan issue in this year's political campaigns.

The Future of Immigration under a President Trump May 11, 2016

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Two of Donald Trump's most hotly debated proposals are a ban on the entry of any Muslims into the country and the deportation of all undocumented workers. We get some legal surprises and some astonishing estimates of logistical challenges and impact on the size of government.

DOJ Takes on North Carolina's Transgender Bathroom Law May 10, 2016

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The US and North Carolina have sued each over the state's new law restricting public bathroom use by transgender people. It's a conflict between civil rights and states' rights with shades of the 1960's.

Trump and the Identity Crisis within the GOP May 09, 2016

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At a time when political parties are expected to come together, Donald Trump has divided Republicans as never before. We hear about a lack of endorsements, advocacy of a Third Party, and fear of losing not just the White House but control of the House and the Senate.

The City as the Power Center May 06, 2016

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The 50 states are central to America's political system, but real power now lies in the growing metropolitan regions that cross state boundaries. We hear how cities are getting together to overcome our national gridlock before unsolved problems reach the crisis stage.

Iraq Teeters on the Brink May 05, 2016

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Iraq appears to be reaping the negative consequences of both the Bush Administration's invasion and the Obama Administration's withdrawal. ISIS has exploited differences between Sunnis and Kurds, and the Shia are divided among themselves. For the US, are there any good options?

The Brave New World of Presidential Politics May 04, 2016

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After yesterday's Republican primary in Indiana, it's all over for the US Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz. It's all but certain that a real estate magnate and reality TV star who's never held political office will be this year's Republican nominee for the White House.

Trump Plays the "Man Card" to Fight the "Woman Card" May 03, 2016

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If Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are the nominees of their political parties, gender will be a major issue for the first time in a presidential campaign. We hear how it's starting to play out.

Unmanned Drones and "Collateral Damage" May 02, 2016

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The Obama Administration says drones can eliminate specific terrorist targets with a minimum of "collateral damage." But available numbers show conventional airstrikes take out fewer "civilians." We hear what it's like to kill people by operating a computer 8000 miles away.

Do We Need a White House Press Corps? Apr 29, 2016

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Radio and TV gave presidents direct access to the American public. Now social media make controlling the message easier than ever. We hear what that means for the White House Press Corps and its role of telling American voters what they need to know about the policies and the actions of America's chief executive.

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