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Blog Of The Nation April 19th: What's On Today's Show by NPR Staff April 19, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the hidden world of immigrant smuggling, and ten modern classics that are most harmful to aspiring writers. In the second hour, former addict Bill Clegg talks about his struggles through recovery and his book, Ninety Days, and blues singer Guy Davis.
Blog Of The Nation April 18th: What's On Today's Show? by NPR Staff April 18, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, guest political junkie Matt Bai recaps the week in politics, and news from the Summit of the Americas. In the second hour, 'The Byrds' frontman Roger McGuinn performs, and the future of 'Google Glasses.'
Blog Of The Nation April 17th: What's On Today's Show by NPR Staff April 17, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the training and standards typically upheld by the Secret Service, and the secret genius of stupid games we play. In the second hour, privacy concerns associated with domestic drones, and the upcoming French election.
Blog Of The Nation April 16th: What's On Today's Show by NPR Staff April 16, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the outcome of talks on Iran's nuclear enrichment program, and the documentary Bully. In the second hour, an update on housing markets across the nation, and the opinion page looks at North Korea's failed missile launch.
Blog Of The Nation April 12th: What's On Today's Show by NPR Staff April 12, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, legal strategies in the Trayvon Martin case, and a writer argues that cities are meaner places to live.
Blog Of The Nation April 11th: What's On Today's Show by NPR Staff April 11, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the political junkie, and is it time to do away with the penny? In the second hour, why we hate doing our taxes, and what's REALLY in our food.
Blog Of The Nation April 10th: What's On Today's Show by NPR Staff April 10, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the future of Syria, and the 100th anniversary of the Titantic. In the second hour, teachers and online privacy, Miami Marlins Ozzie Guillen suspension over comments about Fidel Castro, and columnist Dan Savage's new show, "Savage U."
Blog Of The Nation April 9th: What's On Today's Show by NPR Staff April 9, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the do's and don'ts of neighborhood watches, and the opinion page.
Blog Of The Nation April 5th: What's On Today's Show April 5, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the effectiveness of bariatric surgery in treating diabetes, and an update on the political crisis in Mali. In the second hour, bicyclists' behavior, and extreme weather and climate change.
Blog Of The Nation April 4th: What's On Today's Show by Gwen Outen April 4, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the Political Junkie, and family members in combat. In the second hour, Marketplace's David Brancaccio talks about his series, "Robots Ate My Job," and the Falkland Islands.
Blog Of The Nation April 3rd: What's On Today's Show April 3, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the balance of power between retailer and consumer, and journalist Isabel Wilkerson explains the history of racial violence in Florida. In the second hour, media coverage of the Trayvon Martin case, and measuring home runs in baseball.
Blog Of The Nation April 2nd: What's On Today's Show by NPR Staff April 2, 2012 • In our first hour of Talk of the Nation, how to best deal with the continued violence in Syria, author Donna Britt on coming to terms with her brother's death in a police shooting.
Blog Of The Nation March 29th: What's On Today's Show by NPR Staff March 29, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the final arguments at the Supreme Court on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, and why it's time to love the bus. In the second hour, living with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and long-standing sports rivalries.
Blog Of The Nation March 28th: What's On Today's Show by NPR Staff March 28, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the Political Junkie recaps the week in politics and a pilot sheds light on life in the cockpit. In the second hour, background checks and social media, and the new short biography Hitler.
Blog Of The Nation March 27th: What's On Today's Show by NPR Staff March 27, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, how the Trayvon Martin case has changed the conversation about race. In the second hour, Supreme Court arguments over President Obama's Affordable Care Act, and a look back at the legendary career of basketball head coach Pat Summitt.
Blog Of The Nation March 26th: What's On Today's Show by NPR Staff March 26, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the role of nuclear weapons, and Rep. Dennis Baxley explains whether his sponsored Stand Your Ground law applies to Trayvon Martin's case. In the second hour, Dr. Ira Byock on transforming end of life care, and Supreme Court hearings on health care.
Blog Of The Nation March 22nd: What's On Today's Show March 22, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the latest developments on the Trayvon Martin story, and NPR's Michele Norris on her Race Card Project. Also, Ben Petrick shares how Parkinson's derailed his baseball career. In the second hour, college accountability, and Turkey's political future.
Blog Of The Nation March 21st: What's On Today's Show by Gwen Outen March 21, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the political junkie recaps the week in politics, and C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb talks about the future of C-SPAN and why he's stepping down. In the second hour, the evolution of the NFL quarterback, and the effectiveness of aspirin as a prevention drug.
Blog Of The Nation March 20th: What's On Today's Show March 20, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the latest developments in China, and actor Wendell Pierce on his plans to revive the food culture of New Orleans. In the second hour, evaluating a soldier's mental health before deployment, and Iditarod winner Dallas Seavey.
Blog Of The Nation March 19th: What's On Today's Show March 19, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the debate over women's health and reproductive rights, and the opinion page looks at the aftermath of the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. In the second hour, hate crime laws, and Mark Bittman on his new book, How to Cook Everything: The Basics.
Blog Of The Nation March 15th: What's On Today's Show March 15, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, what's at stake in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the limits of diplomacy in dealing with Iran. In the second hour, signs that things are looking up in the economy, and advice for former governor Rod Blagojevich as he heads to prison.