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Friday, November 27, 2009

Cheese: Chemistry Rolled Into Every Wheel

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They Might Be Giants Sings About Science

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Diversions

Ig Nobel Prizes Salute Silly Science

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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Who Is Missing At Your Thanksgiving Table?

[16 min 35 sec]
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Interviews

How To Get People To Share Stories

[46 min 57 sec]
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Books

Author Knows What Goes On 'Inside Of A Dog'

[30 min 8 sec]
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Politics

The Case Of The President's Missing Charisma

November 25, 2009 Fred Barbash of Politico moderates the site's arena. Participants are responding to the question, Obama's Charisma: Where Did He Leave It? Also, political junkie Ken Rudin fills us in on the first state dinner, and Gov. Mark Sanford's (R-SC) possible impeachment.

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Theater

A Caribbean Take On Shakespeare's 'Much Ado'

[17 min 13 sec]
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On The Road To Safety

How To Make Trucks Safer On Highways

[30 min 18 sec]
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Advice from 'Ask Amy' Dickinson

Ask Amy: The Art Of The Graceful Comeback

[17 min 48 sec]
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

National Security

Charges Filed In Case Of Missing Somali-Americans

[30 min 19 sec]
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On The Road To Safety

What Would You Give Up For Safer Roads?

[30 min 20 sec]
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Your Health

'Dr. Queue' Helps You Avoid Rage In Line

[17 min 17 sec]
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Law

Former Reporter Evaluates Possible Shield Law

[10 min 46 sec]
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From Our Listeners

Letters: More on Mammography Guidelines

[6 min 12 sec]
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