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Pope Francis Goes Green, but Will the Flock Follow? Apr 30, 2015

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The Vatican is weighing in on the fight against global climate change -- with Pope Francis at the lead -- how will the world's billion plus Catholics react? Could it tip the scales of the environmental movement to curb greenhouse emissions?

Obama Calls for "Soul Searching" in Baltimore Apr 29, 2015

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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan says Baltimore has "turned a corner" since recent violence, but the streets are still full of protesters against police abuse, racism and economic inequality.

Same-Sex Marriage: Who Should Decide? Apr 28, 2015

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As the US Supreme Court considers same-sex marriage, Justice Anthony Kennedy is considered the "swing vote." Today, he was the first to ask if the court should wait to assess the impact of sudden change on an age-old institution. We'll hear about a court session with historic implications.

How Much Surveillance Will Americans Tolerate? Apr 27, 2015

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Two years ago revelations about National Security surveillance of Americans created a national uproar. Now the authority to collect bulk telephone records is about to expire. Congress is divided between concern for national security and civil liberties. Are most Americans really concerned about their possible loss of privacy?

Can European Leaders Curb the Death Toll on the Mediterranean? Apr 24, 2015

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Faced with a stream of migrants from Africa and the Middle East, European leaders want to reduce human trafficking and end the spectacle of deadly shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea. But controversies over immigration in EU countries make that easier said than done.

A Deadly Mistake…and a Presidential Apology Apr 23, 2015

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President Obama revealed today that CIA drones accidentally killed an American and an Italian being held hostage by al Qaeda in Pakistan. It's the first public acknowledgement of its kind, raising new questions about the drone program and US intelligence.

Democrats Divided: Trade Deal Pits Obama against His Own Party Apr 22, 2015

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Last night, President Obama insisted that he's a champion of the middle class, calling Senator Elizabeth Warren, environmentalists and organized labor flat out “wrong” for opposing his trade deal with 11 other nations. We hear from defenders of the massive trade deal and from opponents, including Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.

Boston Bomber Has Put the Death Penalty Back on Trial Apr 21, 2015

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The State of Massachusetts has abolished capital punishment… but the Boston Marathon bomber was convicted in federal court. Nobody doubts Jahar Tsarnaev was guilty, and the "penalty phase" makes execution an option -- even though Bostonians are opposed.

What's the Real Cost of Gun Violence in America? Apr 20, 2015

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There are 300 million privately owned guns in the United States. Advocates argue that it's people with guns, not guns themselves, that cause violence. But how much does that violence cost, and when guns are used for self-defense, how much do they save?

Is Animal Liberation Going Mainstream? Apr 17, 2015

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Americans are becoming aware that animals have intelligence, personalities and rich emotional lives. Accusations of mistreating killer whales and elephants have Sea World and Ringling Brothers changing their business plans. What about captive wild animals at zoos and aquariums?

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