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Can Big Data Prevent Crime? Dec 24, 2015

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Tech companies claim that analyzing big data can predict crime and help to prevent it. That sounds like science fiction, but police agencies around the country are buying into it — with federal assistance. Critics say it's science fiction after all — with the risk of violating civil rights and eroding public confidence. Is it making law enforcement more efficient and more effective or reinforcing the biases that are leading to the erosion of public trust?

Amazon: The "Everything Store" and the Changing Economy Dec 23, 2015

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Online shopping is the big story this holiday season… and that means Amazon. We hear how it's become an unstoppable force in ecommerce…and what that means for a changing economy.

Can Big Data and Sensors Make Cities Smarter and Safer? Dec 22, 2015

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"Smart Cities" are designed to scale up "The Internet of Things" to better manage local transportation, energy, healthcare, water delivery and waste disposal. Can Big Data really improve the quality of life for residents and their neighbors?

Cuban-American Relations, One Year after Rapprochement Dec 21, 2015

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Since the US and Cuba renewed diplomatic relations a year ago, a new wave of migrants has been leaving the island. We hear about conditions there and how they're determined by the policies of the US and the Castro regime.

America Succumbs to Fear and Anxiety over Terror Dec 18, 2015

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Violent incidents from the Middle East to Middle America have created widespread fear of what might happen next — generating an atmosphere ripe for political exploitation. We look for a reality check.

Are the Saudis Serious about Fighting Terror? Dec 17, 2015

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Saudi Arabia says it's leading a coalition of 34 Muslim nations in a fight against terror. That's welcome news to the US, but skeptics are asking if it's really as good as it sounds.

GOP Debate: Truth, Lies and Public Opinion Dec 16, 2015

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With just six weeks left until the Iowa caucuses, there were still nine Republican presidential candidates in last night's debate in Las Vegas. According to public opinion polls, it was Donald Trump and eight others. We hear what happened and what might be next.

The Winners and Losers of the Paris Climate Deal Dec 15, 2015

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More than 150 heads of state have recognized the science of climate change, but denial is alive and well in the US Senate. We hear how that helped shape this weekend's international agreement in Paris.

Fear, American Values and the Angry White Voter Dec 14, 2015

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Donald Trump is drawing crowds and getting cheers for comments that have ended political candidacies in the past. At the same time, white supremacist websites are energized and new attacks on mosques are being reported. What's the connection to demographic change and economic inequality?

Can Big Data Prevent Crime? Dec 11, 2015

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