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To the Point episodes

January 31, 2012 America's Presidential Campaign through Foreign Eyes
With the President architect of US foreign policy, how does "European-style socialism" go down in France and Germany? How do GOP hopefuls sound in China, Israel and Iran?
55 min
January 30, 2012 Hispanic Voters and the Republican Party
One reason Mitt Romney lost the Florida primary to John McCain in 2008 was the votes of Republican Hispanics. President Obama then swept all Hispanics by 58 percent...
52 min
January 27, 2012 Role Reversal in Florida and Big Money in the Primary Campaign
Romney's showing in last night's debate could be crucial for the GOP presidential nomination. But a $10 million contribution from the Gingrich SuperPAC could make a difference.
52 min
January 26, 2012 Mitt Romney's Taxes and the Question of 'Fairness'
America's so-called "progressive" tax rates used to rise with income.
Mitt Romney's returns demonstrate it's the other way around...
52 min
January 25, 2012 The State of the Union and the Presidential Campaign
President Obama’s on the road today, with the messages of last night's State of the Union. We get partisan reactions and hear from Americans in different parts of the US.
52 min
January 24, 2012 GOP Political Update; Family Life in the Great Recession
An update on Florida primary campaign, Obama preps for the final State of the Union address of his current term, and the changing demographics in America's workforce.
52 min
January 23, 2012 Is Newt Gingrich Another Flash in the Pan?
The race for the GOP presidential nomination feels like it might never end. Florida's primary is just eight days away with four candidates left and no real front-runner.
52 min
January 20, 2012 Surprise Twists in GOP Presidential Contest before South Carolina
Will it all be over tomorrow, or did Gingrich, Santorum and Paul do enough damage in last night's debate to keep Romney from clinching the GOP nomination in South Carolina?
53 min
January 19, 2012 SOPA: Silicon Valley and Hollywood on Capitol Hill
Yesterday's Internet blackout was evidence that Silicon Valley is a new power on Capitol Hill. Bills designed to protect against online piracy are due for amendment,
52 min
January 18, 2012 Pakistan: Political Turmoil in an Unstable Ally
Pakistan's parliamentary government is under assault from the Supreme Court, backed by the military. In economic shambles, it's in a bloody conflict with Islamic
extremists.
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…