by Gwen Outen

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A student protests a boost in fees at the University of California, Los Angeles. Given the rising cost of college, is a degree worth it for everyone? We'll talk about it in today's second hour.

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AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes

A student protests a boost in fees at the University of California, Los Angeles. Given the rising cost of college, is a degree worth it for everyone? We'll talk about it in today's second hour.

Rationing Your Health Care
Just days before the Senate took up the controversial health care bill, two different panels of medical experts recommended many younger women be tested less frequently for both breast and cervical cancer. Some conservatives quickly responded that their worst nightmare was coming true — that the government plans to ration Americans' healthcare. Guests discuss the pros and cons of health care rationing.

Opinion Page
In an op-ed entitled "They Chose Celebrity" for Sunday's New York Times, columnist Ross Douthat says that after the 2008 election, Mike Huckabee and Sarah Palin embraced celebrity when they should've taken "their newfound eminence seriously." By doing that, he says, they may have precluded themselves from ever being elected president someday. Douthat explains why the Republican party now needs a politician who prefers "the responsibilities of leadership to the pleasures of celebrity."

Is College Worth It?
Students on the brink of graduating high school are often asked the same question: What colleges have you applied to? Many parents and teachers view college as the expected path to success. But diplomas are getting more and more expensive, and many people succeed without a bachelor's degree. So, does everyone need to go to college? We'll ask a senior policy analyst for the College Board, and a career coach whether they think college is really worth it.

9/11 Commissioner Wants Terrorists In His Backyard
James Thompson, a member of the September 11 commission, explains why he believes that bringing Guantanamo Bay detainees to justice on American soil will help make the country safer and stronger, and bring needed jobs to his home state.