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It's Not Democracy, It's the Rules Apr 14, 2016

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Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders are outraged along with their supporters about Republican and Democratic Party rules for the presidential nominating process, but it was never intended to be an exercise in direct democracy.

Will Britain Stay in the European Union? Apr 13, 2016

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"Brexit" is the term for Britain's exit from the European Union, and the Brits are getting ready to vote on it in June. Terror attacks and the refugee crisis have led to a loss of confidence, as the International Monetary Fund warns that Britain's departure would damage the global economy. We hear about the campaign and America's interests.

ISIS and the World's Cultural Heritage Apr 12, 2016

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Among its many crimes, the Islamic State is trafficking in ancient artifacts stolen from Palmyra and other ancient places. How big is the international black market? Who should have custody of cultural treasures?

Obama Cracks Down on Business, Wall Street Apr 11, 2016

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During his final months in office, President Obama is pushing hard for new financial regulations. Wall Street and the Republicans are fighting back, while progressives complain the new rules don't go far enough. We look at the possible consequences for Obama's White House legacy.

Is Government the Problem or the Solution? Apr 08, 2016

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Republicans are saying "Big Government" is not working and needs to be "smaller." Democrats say Republicans are using tax cuts to weaken government so they can attack it for being ineffective. We hear about the ideological struggle underlying today's hard-fought political campaigns.

The Panama Papers Blow the Lid off Global Tax Havens Apr 07, 2016

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From Iceland to Beijing to Moscow, government leaders have tried to shrug off embarrassment from the so-called "Panama Papers." We hear how the United States is deeply involved in a worldwide web of tax havens for hiding trillions of dollars.

Dis-Unity on the Road to the White House Apr 06, 2016

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It's that time in the presidential nominating season when Democrats and Republicans are supposed to be unifying behind front runners in their presidential nominating campaigns. After yesterday's party primaries in Wisconsin, they're going in the other direction.

Narrowing the Divide between College and Trade Schools Apr 05, 2016

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College is now regarded as the "new high-school," with a four-year degree considered necessary for success in America's evolving economy. So why are so many four-year graduates underemployed and ill-equipped for the high-skilled jobs that are available? Would vocational schools better serve the workforce — and the economy?

New Climate Predictions and Why We Ignore Them Apr 04, 2016

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New studies show an Antarctic ice sheet larger than Mexico is likely to melt much sooner than had been predicted. It could mean disaster for coastal civilization. But, despite the potential consequences for young people living today, policy makers.

Free Trade: Who Wins and Who Loses Apr 01, 2016

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NAFTA, CAFTA and the Trans Pacific Partnership are complex, economic agreements. Even economists disagree about who wins and who loses, so it's a challenge for voters to know which candidate is right or wrong. We rebroadcast Warren Olney's conversation about “free trade” and political trade-offs.

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