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To the Point episodes

June 21, 2007 The Traumatic Stress of Combat
Troops in Iraq may be at risk for more trouble with mental health than the veterans of Vietnam or World War II. The risk of death is constant, but soldiers don't get enough time off--by the Pentagon's own standards. Also, will Tony become a special envoy to the Middle East, and the impact of Iraq on country music.
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June 20, 2007 Rupert Murdoch and the Future of Journalism
Would Rupert Murdoch bring tabloid journalism to the Wall Street Journal? Would he sacrifice its credibility to his own financial and political interests? Also, President Bush vetoes another stem-cell bill, and is New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg looking toward the White House?
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June 19, 2007 A Long-Term Look at Immigration
Congress will take another stab at immigration reform next week with a boost from the White House. However the policy debate turns out, how are newcomers changing America now? Also, President Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Olmert brain-storm on bolstering Palestinian President Abbas, and conflicts of interest and excess spending at the Smithsonian Institution.

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June 18, 2007 In the Middle East, New Strategies or More of the Same?
The US, the EU and Israel are more determined than ever to bolster Fatah at the expense of Hamas in the Palestinian Territories. Also, $25 million buys North Korea's nuclear cooperation, and the loss of a satellite diminishes the ability to predict the paths and intensities of hurricanes.
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June 14, 2007 High Anxiety in the Friendly Skies
America's airways have a remarkable record of safety, but
recent near misses in the air over New York airports have sparked calls for
overhaul of the FAA. Also, Lewis "Scooter" Libby will be
going to jail, and the Palestinian unity government may be a thing of that past.
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June 13, 2007 Democrats Try to Put Their Stamp on a New Energy Policy
After two decades of opposition, America's
auto-makers have bought into new mileage standards for cars, trucks and SUV's. But can a comprehensive energy bill survive
special interests and partisanship? Also, insiders bomb the holy Shiite Shrine in Samarra, and a conversation about American statecraft.
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June 12, 2007 Guantanamo: The War on Terror and the Rule of Law
Both military and civilian courts are
challenging President Bush's authority over suspects in the war on terror. Also, President Bush lobbies
Republicans on immigration reform, and big news on the presidential primary races is support for undeclared candidates.
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June 11, 2007 In Iraq, New Policies or More of the Same?
As the troop "surge" in Baghdad
gets mixed reviews, Iraq's
political leaders are still immobilized by sectarian differences. Will the President's new leadership team make
a difference? Also, renewed violence in Gaza and, on Reporter's
Notebook, a shattering anti-climax for one of television’s most successful
series. We hear the last of The
Sopranos.
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June 08, 2007 The World of Child Soldiers
They should be reading books or playing games. Instead
they’re carrying guns. Also, a shake-up at the Joint Chiefs and a female reporter's life in Saudi
Arabia. Sara Terry guest hosts.
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June 07, 2007 Slowing Global Warming, Just Hot Air without China and India?
Developing countries were given a pass in the Kyoto
Protocol. What about future agreements?
What are China and India doing to cut the pollution problems that are booming
along with their economies? On Reporter's Notebook,
whoever heard of a selfless NBA superstar? Sara Terry guest hosts.

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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…