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Wednesday May 18, 2011

The Two-Way

Obama's Mideast Speech: Join NPR's @acarvin For A Twitter Conversation

May 18, 2011 • During President Obama's Mideast policy speech Thursday, join NPR's Andy Carvin and Marc Lynch of FP.com's Mideast Channel for a Twitter chat on the speech, including a followup interview with deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes

Tuesday May 17, 2011

Blog Of The Nation

May 17th Show

May 17, 2011 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, President Obama's upcoming speech on the Middle East, and leak prosecutions. In the second hour, acting 'out of character'.

Wednesday February 16, 2011

Blog Of The Nation

February 16th Show

February 16, 2011 • On today's Talk of the Nation, the 2012 budget attacked from both sides of the aisle, the directors of Restrepo, how the shooting in Tucson has changed the gun debate, and the challenges faced by Western women reporting in the Middle East.

Tuesday January 18, 2011

Will Events In Tunisia Be Repeated In Neighboring Nations? Analysts Doubt It

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The Two-Way

Will Events In Tunisia Be Repeated In Neighboring Nations? Analysts Doubt It

January 18, 2011 • Even though the act that set off the protests in Tunisia -- a young man's self-immolation -- has been repeated in Egypt and some other nations, this morning's conventional wisdom seems to be that other governments won't collapse.

Wednesday January 12, 2011

The Two-Way

Lebanese Government Collapses; Now, 'Everyone Will Hold Their Breath'

January 12, 2011 • Hezbollah ministers and their allies resigned over tensions stemming from a U.N.-backed tribunal investigating the 2005 assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Will sectarian violence follow?

Thursday September 16, 2010

Tea Party 'Gains Clout For 2012'; Pope Admits Failures; Poverty On Rise

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The Two-Way

Tea Party 'Gains Clout For 2012'; Pope Admits Failures; Poverty On Rise

September 16, 2010 • The grassroots movement's successes in 2010 will have Republican presidential contenders vying for its support as they campaign for the party's nomination, 'Politico' reports.

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Tuesday August 5, 2008

Blog Of The Nation

Rami Khouri, In The Flesh

August 5, 2008 • Rami Khouri pays a live, in-person visit to TOTN -- we're talking Middle East politics and baseball (almost as complicated).

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Monday November 26, 2007

Blog Of The Nation

Peace of [Crab]cake?

November 26, 2007 • Annapolis, Md.: known for its history, waterfront, and peace conference?

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Tuesday October 2, 2007

Blog Of The Nation

Secret Sexuality

October 2, 2007 • Many gay people in the Middle East must hide their sexuality... and fear for their lives.

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