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Wednesday August 31, 2011

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

by Gwen Outen

August 31, 2011 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the political junkie, and the "therapeutic" effect of class reunions. In the second hour, the potential costs and benefits of the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline, and the changing trend in the college roommate.

Tuesday August 30, 2011

The allegations of NCAA rule violations at the University of Miami are only the latest in a string of high-profile college football scandals. In today's first hour, we'll talk with the Yahoo! News reporter who broke the latest scandal and talk about what, if anything, can be done to reduce further violations. Mad House Photography hide caption

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Blog Of The Nation

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

by Gwen Outen

August 30, 2011 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, college football scandals, and why more invasive doesn't always mean better medicine. In the second hour, the author of What It Is Like To Go To War, and TOTN summer movie series concludes with a look at the best Liz Taylor films.

Monday August 29, 2011

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

by Gwen Outen

August 29, 2011 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the current state of al-Qaida, and the opinion page. In the second hour, the limits of eyewitness testimony, and emergency kit essentials.

Sunday August 28, 2011

Opinion

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There's No Room For Nostalgia In The Tech Business

by Scott Cameron

August 28, 2011 • Apple and Motorola revolutionized the way we communicate. Now, as each company loses significant pieces of their identities, both face doubts about whether or not they can survive.

Thursday August 25, 2011

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

by Gwen Outen

August 25, 2011 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the dedication of the Martin Luther King memorial, and Steve Jobs' resignation. In the second hour, life as a truck driver, and TOTN's Freshman Reads series continues.

Wednesday August 24, 2011

Blog Of The Nation

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

by Gwen Outen

August 24, 2011 • In the first hour of Talk of Nation, the political junkie, and identifying early onset dementia. In the second hour, modern Mormonism, and preaching a healthy diet from the church pulpit.

Today's Junkie: Iowa, After The Straw Poll

GOP presidential hopeful Rep. Michele Bachmann speaks at a rally on August 19, 2011 in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. Richard Ellis/Getty Images hide caption

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