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Thursday, August 2 2012

  • Today's Takeaway | August 2, 2012 August 2, 2012

    The United States Postal Service defaults on its $5.5 billion debt | Dennis Kucinich believes the Post Office default is manufactured | Listeners tell us about their teeny tiny apartm... (episode)

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    • A Look at the Impending Post Office Default August 2, 2012

      The United States Postal Service is approaching a $5 billion default. Suddenly, officials are saying we might have to drastically restructure our mail program, but the post office say...

    • Is the Post Office Default Manufactured? August 2, 2012

      With the United States Post Office about to default on its $5 billion debt, they haven't yet received any help from Congress. Representative Dennis Kucinich, a democrat from Ohio, exp...

    • Evaluating the Tiny Life August 2, 2012

      <p>As cities like San Francisco, Boston, and the already crowded New York are considering lowering the minimum apartment size, we ask: How small is too small? And what are the challenges of tiny living?</p>

    • Sandy Springs, Georgia: The City of the Future? August 2, 2012

      <p>Could cities soon change the way their governments work, and become self sufficient businesses? The city manager of an incorporated city in Georgia explains how his city could serve as a model for many others.</p>

    • Why 'Having It All' Is Impossible August 2, 2012

      'Having it all' is the phrase of a generation who fought for equal rights in the workplace. Earning an income, raising a family, and maintaining a social life became the ultimate stan...

    • Massachusetts Caps Healthcare Costs August 2, 2012

      Massachusetts has been at the forefront of the healthcare debate since it introduced a universal coverage system. But earlier this week, the state legislature may have done something ...

    • Olympic Badminton Players Disqualified for Trying to Lose August 2, 2012

      <p>Eight Olympic badminton players were disqualified for throwing matches Tuesday evening. What does this mean for the 'Olympic Spirit'? Should we hold athletes at home to the same ethical standards?</p>

    • New Hospital Program Encourages Breast-Feeding by Limiting Access to Baby Formula August 2, 2012

      "Latch on NYC," a program which will roll into effect September 3, will require that infants not be supplemented with formula unless it’s indicated on their medical records. But is th...

    • How Our National Parks Define Us August 2, 2012

      Everyone has their own story to share when they come back from a National Park. When collected together, these stories create a history and a culture. Documentarian Ken Burns joins us...

    • Farmer Believes Government at Fault for Drought's Consequences August 2, 2012

      <p>As severe drought covers about two-thirds of the country, more than half of all U.S. counties have been designated primary disaster areas by the Department of Agriculture.</p>

    • Secretary of Agriculture Outlines Plan to Cope with Drought August 2, 2012

      As drought conditions worsen for much of the country, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is stepping in to provide some relief for farmers and ranchers. Joining us from Washington D.C...