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.
Blog Of The Nation March 14th: What's On Today's Show March 14, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the Political Junkie recaps the week in politics, and the fate of medical students on 'Match Day'. In the second hour, the day animals escaped in Zanesville Ohio, and efforts to end violence in Syria.
Blog Of The Nation March 13th: What's On Today's Show by Gwen Outen March 13, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, U.S. role in Afghanistan and controversy surrounding 'Homeless Hotspots' project. In the second hour, drawing the line between grief and depression, comedians Key and Peele.
Blog Of The Nation March 12th: What's On Today's Show March 12, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the changing role of aid workers in conflict zones, and criminal punishment for excess violence in sports. In the second hour, disparities in school discipline, and why some songs get stuck in our heads.
Blog Of The Nation March 8th: What's On Today's Show March 8, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, ethnic mapping to combat terrorism, and the facts behind the film Kony 2012. In the second hour, the challenges of divorce after fifty, and the author of Da Vinci's Ghost.
Blog Of The Nation March 7th: What's On Today's Show March 7, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, a post-Super Tuesday edition of the political junkie. In the second hour, caring for aging inmates in overcrowded prisons, and protecting yourself against cell phone hackers.
Blog Of The Nation March 6th: What's On Today's Show March 6, 2012 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, why or why not containment will work with Iran, and what it's like for children to take care of as you age. In the second hour, how animals and humans heal each other, and the controversy surrounding Rush Limbaugh and the word 'slut.'