Super-Sized "Off-Year" Political Junkie
It's The Political Junkie, super-sized! Ken Rudin talks about this week's happenings in the world of politics, and two of New Jersey's gubernatorial candidates stop by. Ken and Neal speak with New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine and independent candidate Chris Daggett about their campaign strategies.
Can My Baby Be Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?
After more than a decade of brisk sales, Disney is now offering millions of parents refunds on it's popular Baby Einstein learning videos, one of many products designed to give babies an educational jump-start. When it comes to young children and learning, what DOES work? NPR science reporter Jon Hamilton and child development expert David Elkind examine whether starting sooner to make your baby smarter is really better. And we want to hear from you. Is there a product you've tried to make your baby smarter? How did it work?
Ahmed Wali Karzai And The CIA
The New York Times reports that Ahmed Wali Karzai — the brother of the Afghan president — is on the Central Intelligence Agency payroll, and has been for much of the last eight years. Reporters Mark Mazzetti and Dexter Filkins talk about breaking the story, and Karzai's suspected involvement in the illegal opium drug trade.

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