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September 2, 2011 We're with the East Coast whiners. There was serious impact. But the talk of the nation remains divided on the news media's handling.

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September 2, 2011 A conversation about Al-Qaida raises questions about what should and shouldn't be said about possible terrorism targets.

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July 25, 2011 On today's Talk of the Nation: Trying to understand what drove the confessed killer in Norway, and the methods of SlutWalks on the Opinion Page. In hour two: confronting difficult decisions at the end of the life, and the music of William Elliott Whitmore.

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November 22, 2010 In the first hour of Talk of the Nation,  the fight over the new START treaty, and why more Marines back 'don't ask, don't tell.'  In our second hour, is it time for college football playoffs?

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September 16, 2010 Talk of the Nation partnered with National Geographic to tell the story of the Gulf spill and the world's oceans. Moving, memorable radio, on-location from NatGeo.

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May 18, 2010 In our first hour, changing health care, and bicycles vs. cars. In our second hour, the author of "Nomad" and TV upfronts.

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May 17, 2010 In our first hour, securing the border, and negotiating with the Taliban. In our second hour, Supreme Court rules on sex offenders, and Iron Man II.

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May 13, 2010 In our first hour, military culture changes, and why the oil leak isn't so bad. In our second hour, the placebo effect, and Karzai comes to Washington.

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May 11, 2010 In our first hour, best and worst cities for jobs, and Miranda rights for terror suspects. In our second hour, what makes a good teacher? and oil spill regulation.

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May 10, 2010 On today's show, Who is Elena Kagan, the Opinion Page, and Faith and Modesty. Plus, war and human nature.

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May 10, 2010 In our first hour, who is Elena Kagan? and remembering Lena Horne. In our second hour, faith and modesty and

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