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Tuesday January 31, 2012

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January 31st: What's On Today's Show

January 31, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the latest research into the effectiveness of ketamine as an antidepressant, and seeking the other side in political commentary. In the second hour, pitching an idea, and reparations for Japanese Americans.

Monday January 30, 2012

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January 30th: What's On Today's Show

January 30, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the ongoing crisis in Syria, and Freddie Mac bets against homeowners. In the second hour, paying for online news, and on the Opinion Page, Israeli journalist Ronen Bergman predicts Israel's attack on Iran.

Thursday January 26, 2012

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January 26th: What's On Today's Show

by Gwen Outen

January 26, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the ongoing crises in Nigeria, and the author of A Practical Wedding. In the second hour, multigenerational households, and author Walter Mosley talks about his new book, All I Did Was Shoot My Man.

Wednesday January 25, 2012

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January 25th: What's On Today's Show

January 25, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the political junkie looks ahead to the Florida primary and recaps the week in politics. In the second hour, the future of U.S. space exploration and Florida's Space Coast, and examining the problem of prescription drug abuse.

Tuesday January 24, 2012

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January 24th: What's On Today's Show

by Gwen Outen

January 24, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, how the Catholic church has changed over the past decade, and preventing further damage to the climate. In the second hour, runaway kids, and examining the question, Is Turkey the new normal?

Monday January 23, 2012

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January 23rd: What's On Today's Show

by Sarah Handel

January 23, 2012 • On today's Talk of the Nation, a preview of the State of the Union, the Keystone XL pipeline, the real and social risks of sharing passwords, and a roundup of opinions on how to remember former Penn State coach Joe Paterno.

Thursday January 19, 2012

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January 19th: What's On Today's Show

January 19, 2012 • On today's Talk, we'll explain the difference between vulture capitalism, venture capitalism, private equity and more; have an exit interview with It's Academic host Mac MacGarry; talk about second opinions; and talk with Elmore Leonard about Justified.

Wednesday January 18, 2012

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January 18th: What's On Today's Show

January 18, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the Political Junkie recaps the week in politics, and a documentary about the lives of the West Memphis Three. In the second hour, the affects of autism on love and relationships.

Tuesday January 17, 2012

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January 17th: What's On Today's Show

January 17, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the threat of war between Iran and the United States, and cookbook author Dorie Greenspan talks about Tuesdays with Dorie. In the second hour, Henry Alford on modern day good behavior, and the responsibilities of ship captains.

Monday January 16, 2012

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January 16th: What's On Today's Show

January 16, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, how super PACs are changing presidential campaigns, and on the Opinion Page, Thomas Pickering explains why the U.S. should engage in more diplomacy in Iran. In the second hour, what we are learning about alcohol use, and the 'I Have a Dream' speech.

Thursday January 12, 2012

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January 12th: What's On Today's Show

January 12, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the abortion debate, and an update on rebuilding efforts in Haiti two years after the earthquake. In the second hour, police procedural after a shooting, and the investigation into a video that appears to show U.S. Marines desecrating Taliban corpses.

Wednesday January 11, 2012

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January 11th: What's On Today's Show

January 11, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the Political Junkie looks at the New Hampshire primary results. In the second hour, author William Shawcross talks about his book, Justice and the Enemy, and the latest developments in Ethiopia and Somalia.

Tuesday January 10, 2012

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January 10th: What's On Today's Show

January 10, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the role of fact checkers, and Robert Redford talks about this year's Sundance film festival. In the second hour, the future of the Arab Spring, and actress Tilda Swinton talks about her role in We Need To Talk About Kevin.

Monday January 9, 2012

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January 9th: What's On Today's Show

January 9, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, proposed defense cuts and the future of the military, and the opinion page. In the second hour, the role of independent voters, and whooping cranes grounded by the FAA.

Thursday January 5, 2012

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January 5th: What's On Today's Show

January 5, 2012 • In the first hour of today's TOTN, the new laws that may affect you in 2012 and columnist Cynthia Tucker on the state of opinion journalism. In the second hour, the long-misunderstood period of middle childhood and why patients want to see their doctors' notes, but physicians remain reluctant.