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Friday August 31, 2007

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Parents Come up with the Darndest Things

by Scott Cameron

August 31, 2007 • I ask all sorts of odd questions every day around here, but nothing like a 6-year old. Kids may say the darndest things, but they ask even darndest-er (what a wordsmith) things. On Monday's show, we'

Coming Up

Upcoming Shows for the week of Sept. 3rd

by Gwen Outen

August 31, 2007 • It's Friday... an eerily quiet day to slowly exhale. Actually, on Fridays we work on show ideas for the coming week and get everything in place for Monday. This Monday is a holiday, always a tricky time to book guests because often people would ra...

Thursday August 30, 2007

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Our Schools is Good

by Scott Cameron

August 30, 2007 • People seem to have a love/hate relationship with No Child Left Behind. At first glance, it makes sense... schools have to perform well, and face punishment if they don't. It has plenty

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Shearer Shows his Love

by Barrie Hardymon

August 30, 2007 • When it comes to New Orleans' supporters, Harry Shearer might not come immediately to mind -- but he's one of its most vociferous voices of support. Speaking of voices, he's also of course the man who voices many of our most beloved Simpsons

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So You Wanna Be AG

by Sarah Handel

August 30, 2007 • What makes a good attorney general? In looking for a cut of tape for the top of the show today, it became clear that some folks think the answer is someone whose views are in line with tho

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Media in the Men's Room

by Barrie Hardymon

August 30, 2007 • When the story of Senator Larry Craig's alleged restroom indecency hit the media, it was a story that had been warming up for some time. The Idaho Statesman had been on this story (you'll notice the unfortunate use of the word "probe" in

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August 30th Show

by Gwen Outen

August 30, 2007 • Well, it's our last show for the week -- and for the month of August -- and today's show is quickly coming together. The main topic in our first hour is called "Fixing Broken Schools." This is a segment we planned on airing yesterday, but our gues...

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Athletes Gone Wild

by Scott Cameron

August 30, 2007 • Betting refs, dog fighting QB's,

Wednesday August 29, 2007

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Resignations, Returns, and... Er... Restrooms

by Barrie Hardymon

August 29, 2007 • Senator Larry Craig has had a bad week. One could almost use the ubiquitous tag "embattled" for the Senator, which up till now, was exclusively

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Awkward Obits

by Barrie Hardymon

August 29, 2007 • When Leona Helmsley died last week, it was a moment for some confused mourning. After all, the woman was a powerhouse (read: diva), but was also caught saying some part

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No One Gets Left Behind

by Scott Cameron

August 29, 2007 • They're still calling the search for those six miners trapped in Utah a rescue effort, but it's been more than three weeks now since the collapse and hope is

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Running in Place in NOLA

by Sarah Handel

August 29, 2007 • President Bush spoke at a charter school in New Orleans this morning, and assured the residents that the federal government understands their needs and it's "still engaged."

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August 29th Show

by Gwen Outen

August 29, 2007 • Well, after a bit of brainstorming, erasing, and rewriting, I think we've got the makings of a show! On Wednesday, our first hour usually ends with our regular installment of the Political Junkie, but because there has been so much happening in th...

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The War at Home: Rationing Bullets for Local Police

by Sarah Handel

August 29, 2007 • The other day I read an article in the Washington Post that caught my eye. It was more of a local story than a national one, but the headline was arresting: "

Tuesday August 28, 2007

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A Falcon Falls

by Sarah Handel

August 28, 2007 • Oh, Michael Vick. I remember watching you play football at Virginia Tech one Thanksgiving weekend when the hype around you was still fresh and exciting, and you had every oppor

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