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Ending America's Dropout Crisis Part 2: A Matter of Leadership
Guests:
Dewey Hensley,
Jane Patterson,
Robert O. Gibson Middle School,
Leslie County High School,
A look at what can be done at the middle school level to keep students in school through high school and beyond. We will profile middle school leaders, teachers, students and programs that have turned troubled middle schools into models of success. Read More
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Ending America's Dropout Crisis Part 1: Middle School Intervention That Works
Guests:
Robert Balfanz,
Lindan Hill,
Robert Wise,
A look at what can be done at the middle school level to keep students in school through high school and beyond. We will profile middle school leaders, teachers, students and programs that have turned troubled middle schools into models of success. Read More
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High Frequency Trading and the Future of Finance
Guests:
Senator Ted Kaufman,
Cameron Smith,
Adam Sussman,
When people think of the stock market, they think of Wall Street. But the world of finance is changing, and high-powered computers and high frequency trading methods are quickly taking on a larger role. Is this safe, and who wins and who loses? Read More
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Rich State, Poor State: How Eliminating the Income Tax Helps Grow States' Economies
Guests:
Carl Bearden,
Jon Shure,
Jonathan Williams,
With many states in the U.S. fighting for their fiscal health, there is a small but growing movement to ditch the state income tax for an increased sales tax. Would this policy stimulate growth, and whom would it truly benefit? Read More
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Drive: Guess What Motivates Us? (Hint: It's Not Money)
Guests:
Daniel H. Pink,
Think money is the ultimate motivator? Not so, says Daniel Pink, author of "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us." Pink asserts that while money is vital, it plays a small role in what pushes us to strive, succeed and enjoy life. Read More
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Assassins of the Turquoise Palace: Author Interview with Roya Hakakian
Guests:
Roya Hakakian,
A book interview with Iranian-American author Roya Hakakian. In her new book, "Assassins of the Turquoise Palace," an audacious1992 Iranian led political assassination is examined and helps to shed light on the Iran of today. Read More
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The New Battle Field: Life After War for America's New Veterans
Guests:
Paula Domenic,
Rajiv Srinivasan,
Colonel David Sutherland,
As the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq wind down, a new generation of veterans is returning home. While some may suffer from visible scars, many more carry psychological wounds that that are harder to recognize. How can Americans help today's new generation of veteran Read More
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Stories from the Arab Spring: Will Democracy Take Hold?
Guests:
Michele Dunne,
Josh Muravchik,
As Tunisia and Egypt begin transitioning away from dictatorships and towards democracy, two Middle East experts assess the progress that has been made, as well as the hurdles that remain for both North African countries. Read More
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How to Save America's Middle-Class
Guests:
Don Peck,
Stephen J. Rose,
For many years, it has been portrayed in the media that America's middle class is dying. But if you look where people are going economically, the true picture might surprise you. What is the real state of America's middle class and what can Americans do to stay ahe Read More
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Counterstrike: The Untold Story of America's Secret Campaign Against Al Qaeda
Guests:
Eric Schmitt,
Thom Shanker,
Ten years after 9/11, are we safer? Counterstrike, a new book by two veteran New York Times correspondents, examines how government agencies have learned to cooperate and share information to fight terrorism around the world. Read More
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Vladimir Putin and the Future of Russia
Guests:
Clifford Gaddy,
Matthew Rojansky,
David Satter,
Vladimir Putin's recent announcement that he intends to become Russia's President yet again indicates he rules Russian politics with an iron fist. Could he lead the country back behind a new Iron Curtain? Read More
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Pakistan and America: An Alliance at the Breaking Point?
Guests:
Reza Jan,
Shuja Nawaz,
Ambassador Teresita Schaffer,
After the attacks of September 11th, America turned to Pakistan as an ally in the war on terrorism. But after ten years of fighting in Afghanistan, it appears that Pakistan is working to undermine U.S. interests in the region. What does this mean for the future of Read More
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How to Solve a Problem Like Illegal Immigration
Guests:
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Doris Meissner,
Ali Noorani,
With states shaping their own immigration laws and courts taking up the issue, experts from across the spectrum discuss what is currently lacking and what is needed in shaping true immigration reform. Read More
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Malaria: Fighting the Number One Killer in Africa
Guests:
Dr. Mark Dybul,
Bishop Sunday Onuoha,
Dr. Steven Phillips,
A program highlighting the scourge of malaria in Africa and developing countries worldwide with a discussion about how concerned organizations, such as the Bush Institute, can work with other groups to expand treatment and prevention of this deadly disease. Read More
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Automation Nation: Will Robots Take Our Jobs?
Guests:
Martin Ford,
Robin Hanson,
A debate on the future of the American economy and the role of intelligent computers and robots. Will rapid technological innovations aid American workers, or will it render large numbers of American workers obsolete? Read More
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