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Wednesday, August 12 2009

  • From Our Listeners: We Asked, You Answered August 12, 2009

    <p>What's your favorite myth from the health care reform debate?</p> <p><strong>What's your take? Leave a comment or record your story at 1-877-8-MY-TAKE.</strong></p> (article)

  • The Takeaway for Wednesday, August 12, 2009 (Final Edition) August 12, 2009

    Scorecard | Organizer | Running | Africa | Rove | Cheese | Death | Opera | Shiites | Medals | Cars (article)

  • The Takeaway for Wednesday, August 12, 2009 (Early Edition) August 12, 2009

    Headlines; Obama health care debate. (article)

  • Health Care Hot Button: "Death Panels" vs. Doctor Consultations August 12, 2009

    Health Care Hot Button: "Death Panels" vs. Doctor Consultations (episode)

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    • Health Care Hot Button: "Death Panels" vs. Doctor Consultations August 12, 2009

      Critics of President Obama's health care reform say his plan would create so-called "death panels" to decide which Americans live or die. Supporters say the legislation merely ensures...

    • Health Care Town Hall Debate: A Response from Both Sides August 12, 2009

      We get a debrief on yesterday's presidential town hall meeting from both sides of the health care debate: Judy Ullman, a New Hampshire teacher who attended the event and Corey Lewando...

    • On Your Mark: Running Could be Good for Your Knees August 12, 2009

      Whereas most people think running is good exercise that aggravates knees and causes long-term damage, a new report reveals that it just might be good for your joints. Last spring, a E...

    • Michael Vick: Out of the Dog Pound? August 12, 2009

      Michael Vick is out of jail but, he’s also out of work. At least for the time being. After filing for bankruptcy and spending the last two years in prison for operating an unlawful in...

    • Nigeria in the Spotlight August 12, 2009

      Secretary of State Hillary Clinton continues her eleven-day tour of the African continent. After introducing a monetary commitment to Congo to help prevent sexual violence, the next c...

    • Documents Reveal Rove's Role August 12, 2009

      The House Judiciary Committee has released almost 6,000 pages of documents that show that Karl Rove the former top political adviser to President George W. Bush played a critical role...

    • Say Cheese! American Cheesemakers Make Their Move August 12, 2009

      California wines have become as popular and sophisticated as French wines. Now it seems American cheese makers are aiming for the same success and stature. On this morning’s menu The ...

    • The Moral of the Story: Religious Leaders on Health Care Reform August 12, 2009

      The U.S. religious left is wading into the health care debate and teaming up with President Obama to help promote his plan that would provide health insurance to roughly 46 million Am...

    • Twitter Goes to the Opera August 12, 2009

      The folks at the Royal Opera House in London are trying to bring opera to the masses. And they are using very tech savvy means: they're letting any and everybody in the Twitter-sphere...

    • Resisting the Call to Violence in Iraq August 12, 2009

      A string of bombings in northern Iraq and Baghdad has killed over 100 people in the last several days. The attacks are raising fears that extremists are engaged in a sustained attempt...

    • Presidential Medals of Freedom Awarded Today August 12, 2009

      This afternoon, President Barack Obama will present 16 people with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It is the highest honor that can be awarded to a civilian. Among this year's hono...

    • Chevy Volt, Game Changer? August 12, 2009

      The Cash for Clunkers program heats up and people across America are trading in their gas guzzlers for new fuel efficient models. Adding fuel to the fire, General Motors announced ye...