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Week In Review With Daniel Schorr

This week, the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy may have marked the end of an era in American politics, but also left a number questions about its future. Also, the Justice Department began a probe into CIA interrogation methods. And questions remain about who has been voted into power after Afghanistan's elections. Host Scott Simon looks at the week in news with NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr.

Week In Review With Daniel Schorr

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The Kennedys' Most Natural Politician

Sen. Edward Kennedy's funeral Mass takes place Saturday in Boston. Host Scott Simon talks to NPR News Analyst Juan Williams about the Kennedy legacy, and to NPR's Robert Smith, who is covering the event in Boston.

The Kennedys' Most Natural Politician

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Ramadan For Kids?

Muslim children pray at a mosque during the holy month of Ramadan in Manila on Sunday. Muslims entered the fasting and feasting month of Ramadan on Saturday. Junie Doctor/Getty Images hide caption

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Religion

Ramadan For Kids?

Muslims around the world are observing Ramadan and are fasting from sunrise to sunset to mark the Islamic holiday. But there is debate over whether children should join adults in fasting. A panel of Muslim parents debates the issue.

Ramadan For Kids?

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National

Gang Violence On The Rise On Indian Reservations

The Justice Department is trying to combat violence and lawlessness in Native American communities caused by gang activity. Navajo country recently reported 225 gangs in its territory alone and more reservations noting the increased presence of gangs. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks about why gangs are becoming a major issue in Native American territories with Christopher Grant, former Chief of Detectives in Rapid City, South Dakota, and is now a national Native American Gang Specialist. Natay Carroll, a Navajo Indian who is a former gang member, and radio host Harlan McKasato, who is from the Sac and Fox tribe.

Gang Violence On The Rise On Indian Reservations

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Week In Review With Daniel Schorr

This week, the president continued his public appeal for health care reform Afghanistan held a historic election amid continuing violence, and yet another media giant died. Host Scott Simon reviews the week in the news with NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr.

Week In Review With Daniel Schorr

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Opinion

Arts & Life

Writer: I'm More Than Just 'Your Gay Boyfriend'

A recent column posted on the online magazine Salon.com explores feelings some gay men have about some of the straight women who seek their friendship. In a column titled "Ladies: I'm Not Your Gay Boyfriend," writer Thomas Rogers puts such straight women on notice. Rogers says famous pop-culture duos such as TV's Will and Grace are out of style.

Writer: I'm More Than Just 'Your Gay Boyfriend'

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Opinion

Barbershop

Why Is Brett Favre Back From 'Retirement'?

Host Michel Martin talks with freelance journalist Jimi Izrael who writes for The Root.com, Ruben Navarrette, a syndicated columnist who's frequently featured on CNN.com, Pablo Torre, a reporter for Sports Illustrated, and civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar who is the founder of the MuslimGuy.com. The Barbershop guys talk about bringing guns to President Obama's town hall meetings on health care, quarterback Brett Favre's coming out of retirement to play football – again, and Michael Vick's first interview since being conditionally reinstated by the NFL.

Why Is Brett Favre Back From 'Retirement'?

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Week In Review With Daniel Schorr

This week, raucous town hall meetings continued, there were new disclosures about Bush administration attorney firings, and violence continued in Afghanistan as the country prepares for presidential elections. Guest host David Greene reviews the week in the news with NPR Senior News Analyst Dan Schorr.

Week In Review With Daniel Schorr

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Opinion

Barbershop

Shop: More Drama With The Clintons

The Barbershop guys reconvene to comb through the latest headlines. Jimi Izrael , Ruben Navarrette, Arsalan Iftikhar, and Pablo Torre weigh in on the hostility expressed across the country at town hall meetings on health care, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton's pointed response to a question posed to her that included a reference to her husband — former President Bill Clinton — and legendary basketball coach Rick Pitino's sex scandal.

Shop: More Drama With The Clintons

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Opinion

News Analysis

Remembering The Construction Of The Berlin Wall

In the news business, August is often called a slow news month. But it's a month that seems to produce more than its fair share of historically important stories. NPR's Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr looks back at one of the biggest August stories he ever covered — the dramatic construction of the Berlin Wall on Aug. 13, 1961.

Remembering The Construction Of The Berlin Wall

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Opinion

Week In Review With Daniel Schorr

This week, Judge Sonia Sotomayor passed the final obstacles on her way to the Supreme Court, some members of Congress got a rough welcome back in their districts, and former President Clinton secured the release of two American journalists in North Korea. Guest host Daniel Zwerdling reviews the week in news with NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr.

Week In Review With Daniel Schorr

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Opinion

Scars Remain 35 Years After Nixon's Misdeeds

The only president ever to be forced out of office had left the country exhausted. NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr, who was on the infamous "enemies list," says no president has been fully trusted since.

Scars Remain 35 Years After Nixon's Misdeeds

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World

'Paco' Drug Ravishes Communities In Argentina

A drug called Paco is devastating poor communities in Argentina. Paco consists of cocaine residue, industrial solvents and rat poison. The Argentine government estimates that in some shantytowns, as many as half of the young men between the ages of 13 and 30 are addicted. Alexei Barrionuevo, The New York Times Rio de Janerio bureau chief, recently wrote about the epidemic and talks about the growing concern over Paco addiction.

'Paco' Drug Ravishes Communities In Argentina

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Economy

Ben Bernanke And The 'Great Panic'

Fresh Air

Wall Street Journal economics editor David Wessel's new book, In Fed We Trust: Ben Bernanke's War on the Great Panic, examines the expanding powers of the Federal Reserve in the face of the current economic crisis.

Ben Bernanke And The 'Great Panic'

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Business

Emerging Markets: The Latest Bubble?

As the economy shows hints of improvement, investors are looking for places to put their money. Many are turning to emerging markets like China and Brazil, which are far outperforming U.S. markets. Host Liane Hansen and Business Week reporter Roben Farzad look at issues surrounding emerging markets.

Emerging Markets: The Latest Bubble?

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