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Death and Taxes: The ISIS Cash Flow Problem Dec 10, 2015

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Increased bombing has the Islamic State struggling to maintain its oil revenue and hold on to the territory it's occupied. At the same time, a system of taxation enforced by increasing brutality may ultimately erode its ability to control and govern millions of people. We hear about a model of governance that could threaten the sustainability of the Islamic State from the inside.

Trump, the Media and Demagoguery Dec 09, 2015

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Regardless of whether it's true, false or what he calls "politically correct," Donald Trump is telling many potential American voters just what they want to hear. We hear about the challenges for the Republican Party… and the traditional news media.

Should Race Be a Factor in College Admissions? Dec 08, 2015

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One of America's most controversial issues is back in the news. Amid racial protest on campuses across the nation, the US Supreme Court will take up race-based affirmative action in admission to public colleges and universities. The hearing's tomorrow. Are there other ways of creating the campus diversity regarded as essential to higher education?

The Commander in Chief and the Evolution of Terrorism Dec 07, 2015

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In last night's address from the oval office, President Obama tried to boost confidence in his leadership after a string of nightmarish events -- and the likelihood of more terrorism to come. We hear about oratory, politics and the search for acceptable strategies.

Gun Control in the Wake of San Bernardino Dec 04, 2015

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The killers in San Bernardino have been tied to ISIS, although the White House is still waiting for the FBI to call it "domestic terrorism." Meantime, the latest reports have renewed the battle over gun control. Is gun control an answer to homegrown terror?

A Mass Shooting in San Bernardino: Was It Terrorism? Dec 03, 2015

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The latest toll from yesterday's mass shooting in San Bernardino: 14 dead and 21 wounded. The killers were a local health inspector and his wife — who left their six-month old baby girl with her grandmother before arming themselves and attacking the husband's colleagues at a holiday party. Was it terrorism?

Can Political Speech Lead to Public Violence? Dec 02, 2015

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For months, Republicans have kept up a drumbeat of verbal attacks on Planned Parenthood. Last week, three people were killed at a clinic in Colorado Springs. Some abortion rights advocates say extreme political rhetoric was responsible for deadly violence. We take a look at that accusation.

Congress Set to Pass Bipartisan Education Reform Dec 01, 2015

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It's often said that compromise gives something to everyone but leaves nobody happy. Case in point is the bipartisan effort to replace "No Child Left Behind" with a new, federal education reform called, "Every Child Succeeds." We hear where and how Republicans and Democrats agree to disagree.

Can an International Agreement on Climate Change Save the Planet? Nov 30, 2015

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The climate change summit in Copenhagen six years ago was over-hyped and finally perceived as a failure. So, as almost 150 heads of state converge on Paris today, there's an effort to manage expectations. But despite many obstacles to international action, the sense of urgency is greater than ever.

Recycling: Are the Benefits Worth the Cost? Nov 27, 2015

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Mandatory recycling has become a way of life in more and more places, but critics dismiss it as an easy way for politicians to make guilty consumers feel better about themselves. We hear both sides as the holiday season gets underway.

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