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Thursday, October 25 2012

  • Live Chat with John Hockenberry: Inside the Climate Wars October 25, 2012

    The phrase “climate change” was not used once in the three presidential debates. Four years ago, both presidential candidates agreed that climate change was a critical issue demandin... (article)

  • Today's Takeaway | October 25, 2012 October 25, 2012

    Author Jonathan Fenby on the impending leadership change in the country of China and what it means for America | Is America losing its edge in global competitiveness? Author Vivek Wad... (episode)

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    • China Prepares for Leadership Transition as US Readies for Presidential Election October 25, 2012

      On November 8, just two days after Election Day in the United States, the Chinese Community Party will undergo its own leadership transition, at the 2012 Party Congress. China has fig...

    • Cultivating American Talent for Global Competitiveness October 25, 2012

      During the presidential debates both President Obama and Mitt Romney have spoken about global competitiveness and America's resurgence in producing goods. But Vivek Wadhwa says it wil...

    • An NFL Football Game in London October 25, 2012

      Everyone knows the UK loves their Football. But what about our Football: The American Version? The NFL returns to London this weekend for it's annual showcase game, and we want to fin...

    • Bank of American Under Fire for Mortgage Crisis October 25, 2012

      Bank of America is in trouble again for its mortgage practices during the financial crisis. Yesterday, federal prosecutors in New York accused the company of selling defective mortgag...

    • BBC Poll Shows Obama is the Favorite Worldwide October 25, 2012

      Though President Obama and Mitt Romney are neck-and-neck in the polls at home, a recent BBC poll showed that Obama remains the clear favorite abroad. How does the president remain so ...

    • Deconstructing 'Homeland' October 25, 2012

      Still, a closer look at the Showtime series "Homeland" has some social critics wondering: is the show really so nuanced and layered? Or is it yet another show that relies on the short...