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Fla. Gov. Crist Announces Independent Bid For Senate

April 29, 2010 • Once the favorite for the open Senate seat, Gov. Charlie Crist became an underdog after a series of misjudgments and factors out of his hands — including an increasingly assertive, anti-Washington conservative mood within the GOP.

The Saga Continues With Kwame Kilpatrick

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The Saga Continues With Kwame Kilpatrick

April 21, 2010 • Detroit Ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick could be headed to jail — again.

Americans Distrust Congress? That's No Surprise

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Trust in Government: The Season of Discontent

Americans Distrust Congress? That's No Surprise

April 20, 2010 • The Pew Research Center's recent survey shows that 25 percent of Americans have a favorable view of Congress — the lowest rating the legislative branch has received. American Enterprise Institute's Norm Ornstein blames what he calls "the permanent campaign."

Americans Distrust Congress? That's No Surprise

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Tee'd Off: Men Only At The Home Of The Masters?

April 12, 2010 • In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin shares her thoughts on the 2010 Masters Tournament. Martin says that refusing to admit women as members to a golf club that hosts one of the sporting world's premier events sends a signal that this form of discrimination is still acceptable.

Tee'd Off: Men Only At The Home Of The Masters?

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A Short List: Who Will Succeed Justice Stevens?

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The Retirement Of Justice John Paul Stevens

A Short List: Who Will Succeed Justice Stevens?

April 9, 2010 • When a Supreme Court retirement is as widely anticipated as that of John Paul Stevens, the list of prospective successors is bound to be public. In this case, it's also remarkably short. Other prospects may emerge, but three names sure to be on the list are Solicitor General Elena Kagan and federal appeals judges Diane Wood and Merrick Garland.

Va. Offers Fresh Lesson In History's Power To Sting

April 8, 2010 • Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell triggered criticism by failing to acknowledge slavery in his state's Confederate past. It's only the latest example — one of many from around the world — of old wounds causing new pain.

Looking For More Signs Of Economic Rebound

April 3, 2010 • Jobless claims are down, the economy is growing, and employers created jobs last month at the fastest pace in three years. But it's going to take a lot more good news to combat the effects of a recession that wiped out more than 8 million jobs. Host Linda Wertheimer reviews the economics news and takes a look forward with Michael Mandel, chief economist at Visible Economy LLC.

Looking For More Signs Of Economic Rebound

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U.S. Tensions Rise With Afghanistan's Karzai

April 3, 2010 • The U.S. and its allies say Afghan President Hamid Karzai continues to stand in the way of political reform. Karzai recently moved against the watchdog committee that accused him of election fraud. And some experts say Karzai might try to change the law to become Afghanistan's permanent leader. Host Linda Wertheimer talks with Jean MacKenzie, Afghanistan correspondent for GlobalPost.

U.S. Tensions Rise With Afghanistan's Karzai

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Attacks May Cement Russia's Hard Line In Caucasus

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Attacks May Cement Russia's Hard Line In Caucasus

March 29, 2010 • Analysis: In recent weeks, Moscow had been talking about a change in policy, investing more money in the poverty- and violence-torn Caucasus region instead of just hunting for terrorists there. After Monday's suicide bombings on the Moscow subway, consider the hunt for terrorists back to priority one.

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How Obama Got His Groove Back

March 27, 2010 • Just weeks after being publicly mocked by Sarah Palin and a seemingly ascendant Republican Party, President Obama is sounding like his old, audacious self again. With the improbable success of the health care bill, he can once again talk about Americans' ability to do big things — and not sound silly.

How Obama Got His Groove Back

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White House Meeting Came After Black Lawmakers Expressed Concern

March 12, 2010 • The Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus met separately with President Obama yesterday at the White House. The meetings followed reports that members of both groups believed that the president has not paid enough attention to the needs of their constituents. Host Michel Martin discusses what led to the meetings, and what the caucuses expect from the president with Politico.com reporter Nia-Malika Henderson.

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Heritage Months Offer A Timely Cure For Ignorance

March 8, 2010 • In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin says that the many monthlong commemorations of cultural and ethnic histories in the U.S. are more than just fanfare. The observances serve a much larger role: to speak truth to widespread ignorance and to foster respect for diverse contributions to American history.

Heritage Months Offer A Timely Cure For Ignorance

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Chile Quake: Emergency Without Parallel

Chile Quake Far Stronger Than That Of Haiti

February 27, 2010 • The earthquake that struck Chile Saturday morning unleashed 500 times as much energy as last month's disastrous earthquake in Haiti. More than 100 people have been reported dead after the temblor. NPR's Guy Raz and Richard Harris discuss the scientific mechanics of the quake.

NPR's Richard Harris: Science Of Quakes

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Trivialization Nation: Are We Devaluing Our Values?

February 12, 2010 • Not too long ago, it wasn't clear if the gray-flannel U.S. had a sense of humor. Madonna even exhorted America to "lighten up!" Now, with practically every serious matter reduced to a punch line, the question is: Does this country have a sense of what's important?

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The Tea Party In America

What's Behind The New Populism?

February 5, 2010 • From the rise of the Tea Party — which is now holding its first convention — to talk of President Obama's new tone, there's been a lot of chatter about populism lately. Historian Michael Kazin says the latest iteration is a problem for Democrats — and for Republicans, too.

Thursday April 29, 2010

Wednesday April 21, 2010

Tuesday April 20, 2010

Americans Distrust Congress? That's No Surprise

Monday April 12, 2010

Tee'd Off: Men Only At The Home Of The Masters?

Friday April 9, 2010

Thursday April 8, 2010

Saturday April 3, 2010

Looking For More Signs Of Economic Rebound

U.S. Tensions Rise With Afghanistan's Karzai

Monday March 29, 2010

Saturday March 27, 2010

How Obama Got His Groove Back

Friday March 12, 2010

White House Meeting Came After Black Lawmakers Expressed Concern

Monday March 8, 2010

Heritage Months Offer A Timely Cure For Ignorance

Saturday February 27, 2010

NPR's Richard Harris: Science Of Quakes

Friday February 12, 2010

Friday February 5, 2010