Neal Conan is back! And so is Ken Rudin. There's lots to talk about with the Political Junkie this week, including the growing economic stimulus package, cabinet confirmations in the Obama administration, and the swearing in of New York's new junior senator. And Ken will have a double whammy trivia question for you, so get ready. We'll also talk with Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) about his proposed constitutional amendment to end gubernatorial appointments to senate vacancies. At the end of the hour, we'll hear two reactions on Obama's choice to give his first television interview as president to the Arabic satellite news channel Al Arabiya.
Earlier this month, the Pentagon decided it will not award the Purple Heart medal to war veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, calling it a "secondary effect caused by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event". Some agree with the Pentagon's decision, while others feel mental health care needs to improve to reduce the stigma attached to post-traumatic stress disorder. In our second hour, we'll hear from two sides of the debate. And we want to hear from you. If you are a veteran or in uniform, should PTSD sufferers be considered for the Purple Heart? After that discussion, Farhad Manjoo, a technology columnist for Slate.com, will talk about Microsoft's Photosynth software that transforms digital photographs into a 3-D experience.
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