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Wednesday March 31, 2010

Keepin' Life Cheap And Simple

by John Asante

March 31, 2010 • Could you live on just a dollar a day Time highlights the people scoring blog-to-book deals through cheap thrills.

Advice To Famous Actors: Play A Sourpuss

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Advice To Famous Actors: Play A Sourpuss

by David Gura

March 31, 2010 • Entertainment Weekly film critic applauds Ben Stiller for playing a prickly grouch.

Brooks On Bullock's Bombshell

by Sarah Handel

March 31, 2010 • David Brooks distills the Sandra Bullock/Jesse James scandal down to its most basic point: money, or happiness?

March 31st Show

by Gwen Outen

March 31, 2010 • In our first hour, the political junkie. In our second hour "Life in Year One".

Tuesday March 30, 2010

Celebrity Gushing

by Sarah Handel

March 30, 2010 • Ben Stiller's on the show today, talking about his new movie, Greenberg. If you haven't seen the trailer, here you go!

March 30th Show

by Gwen Outen

March 30, 2010 • In our first hour, legality of drones, and Tavis Smiley and the black agenda. In our second hour, Gene Wilder talks about love, and Ben Stiller on "Greenberg".

Monday March 29, 2010

Old Spice Man: From Gridiron Goof To Commercial Cult Celeb

by John Asante

March 29, 2010 • Just who is that Old Spice man on the horse from the Super Bowl commercial? AdAge gives the background on the guy who went from gridiron goof to viral video virtuoso.

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What If Airlines Paid You To Check Your Bags?

by David Gura

March 29, 2010 • A modest proposal: What if airlines made it advantageous — not expensive — for you to check your luggage?

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March 29th Show

by Gwen Outen

March 29, 2010 • In our first hour, emplyers and health care, and the opinion page looks at Pope Benedict XVI. In our second hour, operation proper exit, and war games simulation.

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Operation Proper Exit

by Sarah Handel

March 29, 2010 • A little homework: Check out this video about Operation Proper Exit, then tune in to hear more from the soldiers about returning to Iraq, post-injuries.

Thursday March 25, 2010

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Those Post-Its Are EVEN Cooler Than You Think

by Barrie Hardymon

March 25, 2010 • A beautiful art project using Post-its.

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Let's Go, Big Red!

by David Gura

March 25, 2010 • Here's hoping Cornell will advance in the NCAA tournament tonight.

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Book Reviews, A Little Suspect

by Sarah Handel

March 25, 2010 • Ever wonder why you rarely read a review of a book that warns you it sucks? Here's why.

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March 25th Show

by Gwen Outen

March 25, 2010 • In our first hour, culture wars, and the state of Black America. In our second hour, reconsidering Walmart and women's UCONN basketball.

Wednesday March 24, 2010

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Insert What You 'Carry' Joke Here, But Do Go Listen

by Sarah Handel

March 24, 2010 • Tim O'Brien graces studio 3A and talks with Neal about the things he still carries. A must-hear.

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