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On today's show, we talked about the songs politicians use for their campaigns. This week, soon after announcing in Iowa that she would run for president, Rep. Michele Bachmann played... (article)
Many states are struggling to balance their budgets; how the British view America's debt problem; Greece passes austerity measure; Tom Petty lashes out at Michele Bachmann; President ... (episode)
The wind is rushing after us, and the clouds are flying after us, and the moon is plunging after us, and the whole wild night is in pursuit of us; but, so far, we are pursued by nothi... (article)
On today's show, we played the song "Cry" by Gayngs, a shifting amalgam of musicians led by Ryan Olson, and including members of Bon Iver and The Rosebuds. Here's their video for that... (article)
Terrorist Attack on Kabul Hotel in Afghanistan; Rebuilding and Recovering in Joplin, Missouri; Stopping Human Trafficking on the Home Front; Christine Lagarde Named New Head of IMF; C... (episode)
Immediately after graduating from college, I packed everything I owned into a Ryder truck and drove with one of my best friends from Minnesota to New York. After finding an apartment,... (article)
Last night, at least nine suicide bombers stormed into the Intercontinental Hotel—one of the most premier hotels in Kabul, Afghanistan—in a six-hour attack that early reports say left... (article)
On today's show, we bid a fond farewell to our vast soundbite archive of Rod Blagojevich quotes, following the news of Blagojevich's conviction yesterday. And we found the perfect pai... (article)
Greece's financial trouble; New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on debt to same-sex marriage; former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is convicted of corruption; Minnesota Rep. Michele Bach... (episode)
This week's agenda; green card lottery mistake; 100 days in Libya; Billy the Kid auction; summer book club; nation building here at home; same-sex marriage signed into law in New York... (episode)