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Wednesday November 30, 2011

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November 30th: What's on Today's Show

by  Peter Granitz

November 30, 2011 • In the first hour of today's Talk of the Nation, guest political junkie Mara Liasson on Rep. Barney Frank's retirement. Plus Ted Koppel on the diplomatic showdown between Britain and Iran. In today's second hour, do people believe in American exceptionalism? And the new show All-American Muslim.

Tuesday November 29, 2011

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November 29th: What's On Today's Show

by  Peter Granitz

November 29, 2011 • In the first hour of today's Talk of the Nation: What the strong start to the holiday shopping season may mean for the economy. Plus actor Alan Rickman discusses his career and new Broadway play. In today's second hour: Evolving police tactics and the Occupy movement. And tensions between NATO and Pakistan continue to rise.

Monday November 28, 2011

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November 28th: What's On Today's Show

by  Peter Granitz

November 28, 2011 • In the first hour of today's Talk of the Nation: Thirty years after he was declared not guilty by reason of insanity, John Hinckley Jr. may go free. Plus, the Opinion Page. In today's second hour, children's author Judy Blume and more cracks in the U.S. - Pakistan relationship.

Thursday November 24, 2011

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November 24th: What's On Today's Thanksgiving Day Show

November 24, 2011 • In the first hour of today's Talk of the Nation Dave Isay celebrates this year's National Day of Listening. This year's theme is thank a teacher. In today's second hour, author Adam Gopnik on his new book The Table Comes First. Plus, an annual TOTN tradition, who's not at your table this year?

Wednesday November 23, 2011

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

November 23, 2011 • In today's first hour of Talk of the Nation: Political junkie Ken Rudin on the early voting states. Plus the National Security Adviser's candid remarks on Iran. In the second hour, Amy Dickinson advises callers on politics at the Thanksgiving table, and sounds your kids may never hear.

Tuesday November 22, 2011

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November 22nd: What's On Today's Show

by  Peter Granitz

November 22, 2011 • In the first hour of today's Talk of the Nation: the military-civilian divide over war and sacrifice. Plus, Dina Temple-Raston on the would-be New York pipe bomber. In today's second hour: Why many pharmacies are running short on Adderall, and why food drives don't work.

Monday November 21, 2011

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November 21st: What's On Today's Show

by  Peter Granitz

November 21, 2011 • In the first hour of today's Talk of the Nation: New sanctions against Iran after the latest report on the country's nuclear program. Plus NPR's Ron Elving on the failure of the supercommittee. In today's second hour: The profile of a sexual predator, and the Opinion Page.

Sunday November 20, 2011

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'Diva' Beans, Pests And Plagues Make For Pricey Joe

by  Sarah Handel

November 20, 2011 • Coffee prices are due to head North again, as climate change makes previously hospitable growing grounds unsuitable for coffee, a notoriously fickle plant. If you already pay plenty for fine beans, you may not mind. But if you prefer basic black, get ready for its quality to head South.

Thursday November 17, 2011

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

November 17, 2011 • In today's first hour on Talk of the Nation, author Emily Rapp discusses raising her son who suffers from a terminal illness. At the demise of the hour, DJ Christine Pawlak on the end of rock on FM radio. In the second hour, behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil and advice for flying with kids.

Wednesday November 16, 2011

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

November 16, 2011 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation Political Junkie Ken Rudin on Herman Cain's meltdown and the politics of debate season, and a year in the life of the National Book Award winner. In the second hour, author Robert Frank on the volatility of The High-Beta Rich, and the end of Occupy Wall Street?

Tuesday November 15, 2011

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November 15th: What's On Today's Show

November 15, 2011 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, surviving childhood sex abuse, and the political right's message on inequality. In the second hour, the story behind the Trail Of Tears, and the wide-ranging effects of the NBA lockout.

Monday November 14, 2011

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November 14th: What's On Today's Show

November 14, 2011 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, what happens to a one-company town when the major employer shutters, and inventor Dean Kamen explains the best way to create jobs. In the second hour, author David Bellos explains the art of translation, and J.J. Abrams on his latest show.

Thursday November 10, 2011

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

November 10, 2011 • In the first hour of Talk of Nation, Iran's nuclear ambitions, and the Alaska storm "of epic proportions." In the second hour, military veterans and homelessness, and the documentary film, Where Soldiers Come From.

Wednesday November 9, 2011

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

November 9, 2011 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the Political Junkie looks at the week in politics. In the second hour, why people with knowledge of abuse decide to speak up, or not, and a discussion about Modern Warfare 3 and the changing video game industry.

Tuesday November 8, 2011

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November 8th: What's On Today's Show

November 8, 2011 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, Ramita Navai talks about what she witnessed for the Frontline documentary, Syria Undercover, and remembering Joe Frazier. In the second hour, photographer Annie Leibovitz on her book, Pilgrimage, and technology in law enforcement.