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To the Point episodes

October 08, 2013 The GOP: Split Down the Middle on Immigration Reform
Immigration reform is back on the Capitol Mall today—but it might not reach the halls of Congress. What are the prospects for any legislation this year?
53 min
October 07, 2013 The Threat to America — from Our Own Nuclear Weapons
America's
nuclear arsenal has been subject to a terrifying number of accidents,
miscalculations and inexplicable blunders, without a devastating catastrophe — so
far.
53 min
October 04, 2013 What Does the Shutdown Crisis in DC Mean to the Rest of America?
The government shutdown is perilous in many
ways—but the immediate impacts are concentrated on some people, in some places,
rather than others--at least for the moment.
53 min
October 03, 2013 Why is the US Government Shut Down?
On day three of the government shutdown, moderate Republicans are showing signs of anger at Tea-Party colleagues who are using the shutdown to accomplish their goals.
53 min
October 02, 2013 As Iran Warms up to the West, is the West Warming Up to Iran?
Israel’s Netanyahu has thrown cold water on Iran’s “charm offensive,” but President Obama and other leaders take it more seriously.
53 min
October 01, 2013 The Government Shutdown: How Long Will It Last?
The government shut down won't have any effect on the first day of enrollment for the Affordable Care Act.
53 min
September 30, 2013 With Shutdown Looming, Congress Plays the Blame Game
As the clock ticks toward midnight, the public debate between Democrats and Republicans has been more about politics than avoiding a partial shutdown of government services.
53 min
September 27, 2013 Online Comments: Freedom of Speech or the Bane of the Internet?
Internet sites are grappling with an issue akin to the freedom of speech. It's all about online comments that are offensive, off-point or that distort researched science.
53 min
September 26, 2013 Is There a War on Food Stamps?
Democrats say a massive increase in food stamps is helping millions to stay out of poverty in economic hard times. Republicans say food-stamp spending is out of control, and they're calling for major reductions.
53 min
September 25, 2013 Obamacare Enrollment Is Less than a Week Away
Political drama continues on Capitol Hill but, despite the rhetoric, Obamacare enrollment will begin on Tuesday. We hear what that could mean for millions of Americans.
54 min

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A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did…