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To the Point episodes

July 23, 2007 The History and Possible Future of Urban Violence in America
America's last massive civil disturbance took place in Los Angeles in 1992, but urban decay continues in many cities. Also, the global battle against AIDS, and Turkey's voters support a party with Islamic leanings.
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July 19, 2007 Sizing Up the Race for the Presidency
With the presidential primaries just six months away, Clinton continues
to lead Obama and Edwards, but Republicans aren't even close to picking
a favorite. Also, Fed Chair Ben Bernanke on sub-prime mortgage rates,
and Russia escalates the diplomatic confrontation with Britain.
52 min
July 18, 2007 Political Theater and the War in Iraq
Senate Democrats have failed again to get a vote on forcing the President to bring the troops home from Iraq. We hear about the all-night debate and about the issue itself. Also, US forces capture of the senior Iraqi leader of al Qaeda in Iraq, and an NFL all-staris accused in a case of unusual brutality.
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July 17, 2007 The Latest Intelligence in America's War on Terror
The Bush White House has declassified part of
the latest intelligence in the war on terror. On Reporter's Notebook,
the zone where fish cannot survive is greater than ever at the mouth of the Mississippi.
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July 16, 2007 President Bush's Latest Strategy for Middle East Peace
After the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority met today,
President Bush called for a regional conference on Middle East peace.
Also, Kirkuk's deadliest insurgent attack since the beginning of the Iraq war, and the nation's largest Roman Catholic archdiocese
comes up with $660 million to compensate sex abuse by priests.
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July 13, 2007 Wi-Fi: Camping and the Call of the Internet
More and more Americans are taking their computers when they head to
the wilderness to supposedly get away from it all. With Wi-Fi access
increasingly available at campgrounds, some folks just can't resist the
call of the Internet. Also, progress on the nuclear stand-off between the US and North
Korea, and David Beckham prepares to score with LA soccer fans.

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July 12, 2007 The Surgeon General and the Role of Science in National Policy
From global warming to stem-cell research and sex education, opponents
charge that the Bush Administration has twisted science to suit its
political agenda. The battle over President Bush's nominee
for Surgeon General has raised the issue again. Also, President Bush on US progress in Iraq, and exposing a major hole in the government's security system. Jim Sterngold guest hosts.

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July 11, 2007 Pakistan and the Taliban
The bloody showdown at the Red Mosque in Islamabad is evidence that Islamic extremists are increasing their power in Pakistan. The Bush Administration continues to support President Pervez Musharraf, but is he a credible ally in the war on terror? Also, a "gut feeling" about an imminent terror attack on the US, and politics and public health in the Bush Administration.
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July 10, 2007 The War in Iraq: Strategy and Politics
American and Iraqi casualties are mounting, Republicans are
defecting, and Democrats are challenging the President's war powers
once again. Will a phased withdrawal come sooner than planned,
as the Iraq Study Group recommended a year ago? Have officials in
Baghdad lost the chance to influence debate in Washington? Also, Pakistani troops raid the
Red Mosque in Islamabad, and baseball's All-Star game.
52 min
July 09, 2007 Will Live Earth Be Good for the Planet?
Live Earth was seen and heard around the world
for 24 hours this weekend with nine concerts on seven continents. Will it
advance Al Gore's "Green Revolution" or allow a massive audience to feel better without the changes that
could make a difference? Also, the White House's "agonizing reappraisal" of Iraq strategy, and Boeing's new Dreamliner.
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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…