To the Point

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To the Point episodes

April 24, 2012 The Politics of Women
Women's issues have dominated the political headlines lately. Who benefits from the debate? How important are women voters in this year's election? Sara Terry guest hosts.
52 min
April 23, 2012 French Elections: Will the Left Return to Power?
France's field of presidential candidates narrowed to incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist Party candidate François Hollande after the first round of voting yesterday.
52 min
April 20, 2012 Drugs, Violence and Mexico's Presidential Campaign
After a drug war that's killed some 50,000 people, Mexico's beginning a 3-month presidential campaign. Is there any way to
reduce the violence? What about legalization?
52 min
April 19, 2012 The American Legislative Exchange Council: Who Is ALEC?
Florida and 24 other states have adopted "Stand Your Ground" laws thanks to a shadowy organization of state legislators and lobbyists. We hear the pros and cons of ALEC.
52 min
April 18, 2012 Will Spain Sink the Euro?
The Eurozone is now back in "full crisis mode," with Spain being forced
to adopt austerity measures. What are the human costs of such programs?
Will they be needed here?
52 min
April 17, 2012 American Jews and Faith in Israel
Israel claims to be the only democracy in the Middle East, but it continues to occupy the Palestinian West Bank and support the expansion of illegal settlements...
52 min
April 16, 2012 'Stand Your Ground' in the Spotlight
"Stand Your Ground" laws give people with no law enforcement authority the right to make instant decisions about life or death — with immunity from prosecution. Is that really what the 2nd Amendment is all about? How were such laws enacted in 25 states?
52 min
April 13, 2012 Facebook Buys Instagram
Instagram has emerged as a kind of anti-Facebook. Now that Facebook is buying Instagram for a billion dollars, what changes might be in store for the online universe?
52 min
April 12, 2012 Iran Comes Back to the Bargaining Table on Nuclear Program
After more than a year since cancelling negotiation about its nuclear program, Iran's back at the bargaining table. But it's doubtful that talks, set for Saturday, will last.
52 min
April 11, 2012 Drones over the US
The President and Congress envision thousands of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles filling US airspace. What are the possible consequences for the "friendly skies, safety and privacy?
52 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…