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Monday, August 04, 2008

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August 4th Show

August 4, 2008 In our first hour, the political future of Iraq, and a look at gender testing at the Olympic games in Beijing. In our second hour, the true definition of "charisma". Can it be taught? And a photo-journalist talks about why he was disembedded fro...

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Monday, July 14, 2008

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July 14th Show

July 14, 2008 In our first hour, the U.S. government comes to the rescue of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and on our opinion page, what Barack Obama can learn from Jesse Jackson. In our second hour, how to clear your name after you've been falsely accused. Fol...

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Thursday, July 03, 2008

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Man v. Machine in Space

Same Moon, different machine.

July 3, 2008 Despite the autopilot feature built into the lander, every pilot who landed on the moon took control from the computer and chose to land manually. It's not the first time man battled machine for control of their fate.

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Monday, June 23, 2008

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A Toast -- Using Every Word -- To George Carlin

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June 23, 2008 George Carlin — crossing the line, seven times, with aplomb.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

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June 17th Show

June 17, 2008 In today's first hour, we'll talk about recent photographs taken of the so-called "uncontacted tribes," a film that documented the first ever women's soccer match between Germany and Iran, and read from your letters. In our second hour, tell us w...

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Monday, June 09, 2008

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The Agony of Defeat

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June 9, 2008 A Superhorse's defeat leads to grief for bettors...

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Thursday, May 29, 2008

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Recounting Recount

May 29, 2008 Recount's real-life characters...

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Thursday, May 15, 2008

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Ron Paul

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May 15, 2008 Neal's thoughts on Ron Paul, at the Newseum.

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Monday, April 14, 2008

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Full Disclosure

April 14, 2008 Full Disclosure: In a roundabout way, Neal Conan sort of used to work for Cal Ripken, Jr.

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Thursday, April 03, 2008

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NPR Broadcaster _____ Conan

April 3, 2008 A crossword guru and a Talk of the Nation puzzle!

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Wednesday, March 26, 2008

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Live from Moon

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March 26, 2008 From the Moon to Luzon to Beijing...

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Thursday, March 20, 2008

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'Who Is Arthur Clarke?'

March 20, 2008 When Mach 1 met 2001... Neal Conan remembers Arthur C. Clarke.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

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March 19th Show

March 19, 2008 On today's show, Political Junkie, Wounded Warriors.

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Tuesday, March 04, 2008

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March 4th Show

March 4, 2008 On today's show, paying off your credit card, harrowing plane landings, letters, Shamu on love and marriage, Brett Favre.

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Thursday, February 14, 2008

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Remembering the Creator of Howard the Duck

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February 14, 2008 Remembering Steve Gerber, the creator of Howard the Duck.

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