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Education Excerpt: Dropout Crisis
Robert Balfanz and Lindan Hill give an overview of the dropout crisis in America. -
Education Exerpt: College Bound
The staff at Thomas C. Marsh Middle School in Dallas are already steering their students toward college success. -
Education Excerpt: Exit Ticket
Teachers at H.L. Harshman Magnet Middle School in Indianapolis use 'exit tickets' to monitor student comprehension. -
High Freq Trading Excerpt: Trying to Understand America's Markets
Cameron Smith explains why so many orders are placed and canceled and discusses the competitveness of today's markets. -
High Freq Trading Excerpt: Are America's Markets Healthy?
Adam Sussman believes that America's market structure is strong, but admits more work is needed. -
High Freq Trading Excerpt: The Danger of the Status Quo
Former Senator Ted Kaufman stresses the need for transparency in today's markets. -
Rich State, Poor State Excerpt: Ditching the State Income tax
Jonathan Williams discusses the economic logic of ditching the state income tax in favor of a higher sales tax. -
Rich State, Poor State Excerpt: Is This Such a Wise Idea?
Jon Shure makes the case that ditching the state income tax is simply a foolish thing to do. -
Rich State, Poor State Excerpt: Would Raising the State Income Tax Inhibit People from Spending?
Jim questions whether or not raising the state sales tax would hinder economic activity but Carl Bearden's not worried. -
Hakakian Excerpt: Iran's Legacy of Assassinations
With past Iranian backed assassinations, what can we tell about the latest accusation? -
Hakakian Excerpt: A Book Discussion
What motivated Roya Hakakian to write her new book? -
Hakakian Excerpt: Who Truly Holds Power?
Between the religious establishment, the military, and the political elite, who really rules Iran? -
Veterans Excerpt: The Vileness of War
Col. David Sutherland discusses the raw side of war and the effects it has on soldiers when they return home. -
Veterans Excerpt: Breaking Down the Mentality of Self Reliance
Captain Rajiv Srinivasan discusses the hurdles that many soldiers face in asking for mental health treatment. -
Veterans Excerpt: The Suicide Epidemic
Dr. Paula Domenici discusses what is currently being done to curb the suicide epidemic among veterans. -
Arab Spring 2 Excerpt: The Dynamic of Egypt's Politics
Michele Dunne discusses the myraid of obstacles that stand in front of Egypt's young democracy. -
Arab Spring 2 Excerpt: The Roots of Egypt's Blogosphere
Famed Egyptian blogger, Mahmoud Salem (Sand-Monkey), explains the roots of his online political activism. -
Arab Spring 2 Excerpt: Handicapping Egypt's Future
Josh Muravchik discusses his views on what will happen in Egypt in the next year. -
Middle-Class Excerpt: What is Going Wrong with America's Men?
Don Peck discusses the problem men are having as America moves away from an industrial based economy. -
Middle-Class Excerpt: People are Moving Up
Stephen Rose explains that over the last 30 years people across all economic lines have moved up. -
Middle-Class Excerpt: Occupy Wall Street
What role does the instability of America's Middle class have to do with the Occupy Wall Street movements? -
Russia Excerpt: A Dim Democratic Spirit
David Satter discusses the current lull in Democratic sentiment among Russia's young people. -
Russia Excerpt: Reasons for Optimism
Matthew Rojansky does not believe Russia's future is dark and believes young Russians are optimistic. -
Russia Excerpt: The Oil Curse?
Clifford Gaddy Warns that Russia's over reliance on oil as a sole economic driver could have serious consequences. -
Pakistan Excerpt: Pakistan's Militant Dilemma
Reza Jan discusses the alarming similarities between the different militant groups operating within Pakistan. -
Pakistan Excerpt: The Lack of True Diplomatic Relations
Ambassador Schaffer dicusses why today's American diplomats are lacking in Pakistani expertise. -
Pakistan Excerpt: The Pakistani-American Train Wreck
Shuja Nawaz dicusses a recent article he wrote describing the teetering relations between Pakistan and America. -
Immigration Excerpt: New Trends in American Immigration
Mark Krikorian discusses new trends in American immigration compared to past generations. -
Immigration Excerpt: Is a Border Fence the Answer?
Doris Meissner explains the factors involved in stemming illegal immigation, and a fence is just a small part. -
Immigration Excerpt: Are Illegal Workers Preventing Innovation?
Ali Noorani explains why a new immigration policy is needed that is reality based.
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Ending America's Dropout Crisis Part 1: Middle School Intervention That Works
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High Frequency Trading and the Future of Finance
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Rich State, Poor State: How Eliminating the Incoe Tax Helps Grow States' Economies
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The New Battle Field: Life After War for America's New Veterans
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Stories from the Arab Spring: Will Democracy Take Hold?
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How to Save America's Middle-Class
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Vladimir Putin and the Future of Russia
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Pakistan and America: An Alliance at the Breaking Point?
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How to Solve a Problem Like Illegal Immigration
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Malaria: Fighting the Number One Killer in Africa
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Automation Nation: Will Robots Take Our Jobs?
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Bringing Better Health Care to Women in Africa
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The Quest: Energy,ÃÂ Security and the Re-making of the Modern World
The Quest: Energy, Security and the Re-making of the Modern World -
How to Remember Everything: A Discussion with Author and Memory Champion Josh Foer
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Drive: Guess What Motivates Us Most? (Hint: It's not money.)
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Lessons of the Arab Spring: Building on Gains Already Made
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Main Street Vs. Wall Street: The New Rules of Engagement
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Why Life In Africa Is Getting Better
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Has Nuclear Power Run Out of Power?
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Trimming the Fat: Re-sculpting the Pentagon
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Meg Whitman on Boosting the American Economy
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Interview with The Dalai Lama
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Afghan Women: Prospects for the Future: Former First Lady Laura Bush, Goldman Sachs Dina Powell and others
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Interview with World Bank President Robert Zoellick: Prospects for Economic Development, Part 2
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Academically Adrift: How College Students and Professors Aren't Making the Grade
Full Episode -
Amy Chua's "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother"
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The New Health Care Law: What's Covered? Who Decides?
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The Next Digital Decade: How Will the Internet Change by 2020?
Full Episode -
How Should the United States Wield Power in a Changing World?
Full Episode -
Pension Armageddon: Can Cities Save Public Employee Pensions?
Full Episode
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From Egypt to Iran?
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Automation Nation: Will Robots Take Our Jobs?
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Rich State, Poor State: How Eliminating the Incoe Tax Helps Grow States' Economies
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Thomas Sowell: A Conversation With One of America's Leading Conservatives
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The Future of News
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America's Retirement Challenge: Should We Ditch 401(k) Plans?
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Cyber Dissidents: How the Internet is Changing Dissent
Jim and guests discuss the ways dissidents are using the Internet to communicate with each other and the outside world, -
Video Game Nation: How Video Games Will Affect Our Lives
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Entrepreneurialism: What can the U.S. learn from Israel?
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Race Excerpt: The Presidential Pulpit
Is it more difficult for the first African American president to talk about race? -
Innovation: Is America Suffering an Innovation Gap?
What is the state of innovation in America today? -
The Principal Factor: How Leadership Can Turn Around America's Failing Schools
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Media Revolution in Iran
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Is DOD the New AID? Tasking Soldiers with Economic Development
Should D-O-D become the new A-I-D? Is this the right role for U.S. soldiers? -
The Cost of Obesity in America
As the number of overweight Americans continues to grow, so do questions about how we, as a society, should respond. -
The Next Digital Decade: How Will the Internet Change by 2020?
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The Great Brain Race: The Globalization of Higher Education
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Drive: Guess What Motivates Us Most? (Hint: It's not money.)
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Middle-Class Excerpt: People are Moving Up
Stephen Rose explains that over the last 30 years people across all economic lines have moved up. -
Public Education: Is Pay for Performance the Answer?
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Interview with The Dalai Lama
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How Should the United States Wield Power in a Changing World?
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How to Save America's Middle-Class
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Did Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Cause the Financial Crisis, and How Can They Be Reformed?
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Cancer: An Interview with the author of The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer
Full Episode
Ideas
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Liberate Biofuels From Abroad - Jan 27, 2012
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American Graduate - Let's Make It Happen Initiative - Jan 27, 2012
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2011: A Scary Year For Stocks, And Not The Last - Jan 11, 2012
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Sales, income tax initiative raises questions - Jan 11, 2012
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