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Madeleine Brand Madeleine Brand is a correspondent and host for NPR's newest news magazine, Day to Day. She does in-depth interviews with newsmakers, features, and breaking news for the program. Before working on Day to Day, Brand was a Morning Edition correspondent and fill-in host.
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Politics

Six Years Of Talking Politics

President Obama visited California in his latest foray outside the Beltway. It's the latest in a series of political cycles Day to Day has covered since the summer of 2003.

Six Years Of Talking Politics

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Wednesday

Economy

Motels Now Home To Recession-Hit Families

When hard times force families out of their homes and into motels, the transition is especially hard for children. A visit to Costa Mesa, Calif., illustrates the problem.

Motels Now Home To Recession-Hit Families

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Tuesday

Politics

Obama And The AIG Bonus Issue

Outrage continues to grow over corporate bonuses planned by the giant insurer AIG, which has been the recipient of $170 billion in bailout funds. How does the Obama administration deal with the fallout?

Obama And The AIG Bonus Issue

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Friday

Analysis

Politics

Politics: Steele's Stumbles, Obama's Staff Issues

Newly installed Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele is under fire from his own party and President Obama continues to deal with staff issues.

Politics: Steele's Stumbles, Obama's Staff Issues

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Thursday

The Madoff Investment Scandal

What's Next For Madoff? Life In Prison

New York financer Bernard Madoff pleaded guilty Thursday to 11 counts including fraud, perjury and international money laundering. What comes next for the disgraced money manager?

What's Next For Madoff? Life In Prison

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Wednesday

The Somali-Minneapolis Terrorist Axis

Probing The Somali-Minneapolis Terrorist Axis

Senior U.S. counterterrorism officials tell a Senate hearing that al-Shabab, an East Africa-based terrorist group, is working to recruit young Somalis from around Minneapolis. What are the connections between al-Shabab and al-Qaida?

Probing The Somali-Minneapolis Terrorist Axis

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Tuesday

Education

Is Higher Education Getting A Higher Profile?

The stimulus plan and the proposed budget call for more money to aid families with college tuition. But will it be enough money to make a difference?

Is Higher Education Getting A Higher Profile?

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Monday

Politics

DeParle Is The Choice For Health Reform Chief

After a false start with former Sen. Tom Dashcle, President Obama turns to Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to serve as secretary of health and human services. And he picks Nancy-Ann DeParle to head the new White House Office of Health Reform.

DeParle Is The Choice For Health Reform Chief

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Friday

Economy

Government To Buy Citibank Shares

The U.S. government has promised to buy up to 36 percent of Citigroup's common shares in its latest effort to help the troubled bank. But the government isn't calling it "nationalization." Under the terms of the deal, Citigroup has to find private investors who will convert their preferred stock to common shares.

Government To Buy Citibank Shares

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Opinion

From Our Listeners

What Listeners Are Giving Up For Lent

Day to Day asked listeners to tell us what they were giving up for Lent in a time when everyone already seems to be giving up so much. Here are some of the responses.

What Listeners Are Giving Up For Lent

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Tuesday

Monday

Economy

Ailing Economy Expected To Dominate Obama's Speech

President Obama goes to the Capitol tomorrow night to make his first address to a joint session of Congress. Host Madeleine Brand turns to NPR Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving for a look ahead to the speech.

Ailing Economy Expected To Dominate Obama's Speech

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Tuesday

Economy

Geithner Pledges Forceful Attack On Banking Crisis

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner explained this morning how $350 billion will facilitate banks to start lending again. Some members of Congress are concerned that the first $350 billion of the Troubled Asset Relief Program money did not actually help banks loosen credit.

Geithner Pledges Forceful Attack On Banking Crisis

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Monday

Sports

A-Rod Steroid Allegations Reignite Debate

Baseball superstars are being kept under watchful eyes, and some are being questioned about steroid use. Alex Rodriguez is the latest player facing allegations of steroid use.

A-Rod Steroid Allegations Reignite Debate

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Update: The Stimulus Package, So Far

President Obama is working to sell his stimulus plan to Americans in a series of campaign-style appearances and a prime-time press conference this evening. A look at the stimulus bill expected to come to a Senate vote Tuesday and what has changed.

Update: The Stimulus Package, So Far

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Tuesday

Science

Taking Advantage Of The Jellyfish Invasion

Giant jellyfish can grow as large as six feet in diameter and weigh 450 pounds. Over the years, millions have migrated from the coast of China into Japanese waters. One Japanese entrepreneur, Kaneo Fukuda, is benefiting from the invasion by marketing jellyfish products, including makeup and mixed drinks.

Taking Advantage Of The Jellyfish Invasion

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Friday

Politics

Can GOP Still Enjoy Its Retreat?

The Republican National Committee sets to work this weekend. But a new poll shows the GOP can only claim significant voter majorities in a handful of states. We explore what's in store at the RNC's annual weekend retreat and who they're considering as a new party chair.

Can GOP Still Enjoy Its Retreat?

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Economy

GDP Falls To 1982 Levels

The economy is performing at its lowest level since 1982 according to fourth quarter GDP information. We explore why the numbers may be a bit deceptive and what this means for the nation's economic future.

GDP Falls To 1982 Levels

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