We discuss Toyota's safety problems as they compound into public perception problems, continue yesterday's conversation about the possible repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, and talk with a psychologist about how constant access to search engines online changes the way we process information. We look ahead to this week's Tea Party Convention in Nashville, consider how best to respond to recent warnings that al-Qaida might (or might not) attack the U.S. in the next six months, and hear about creativity during this time of mourning in Haiti.
Toyota’s recall of 2.3 million vehicles is sending shockwaves through the automobile industry. We look at why a company that has built its reputation on customer service and problem-solving is in so much trouble now and whether those strengths could help it get back on its feet.
This week, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen said they are prepared to repeal the controversial "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy on gay and lesbian service members. We talk with Michael Hyacinthe, who served in a Navy construction battalion from 1997-2005, about why he thinks the policy should be overturned.
Last year, U.S. authorities found nearly 100 fugitives hiding out in Mexico. In 1999, only 14 fugitives were found and returned. The increase is attributed to ongoing cooperation between United States and Mexican officials along the border.
A few weeks ago, Roz Chast, esteemed New Yorker cartoonist, created a cartoon that had us all charmed. It depicted an imaginary "Google Magazine" with story titles like "Capitol Nebraska What" and "Parakeet Molasses Safe." For this week's tech segment, we talk with Roz about how she came up with her cartoon, and how Google has become a regular part of her life.
The Tea Party movement has become catch all for anti-Obama and anti-big government ire. But organizers of the first ever Tea Party Convention are finding that not all Tea Partiers want to be under one umbrella, and they certainly don't want to take marching orders from the Republican Party.
At a Senate hearing on Tuesday, top intelligence officials said it is highly likely the United States will see an attempted terrorist attack in the next three to six months. But how worried should Americans be, and what does it mean that a threat is imminent?
Colorado Springs, Colo., has been hit hard by the economic downturn. After public demands for no more tax increases, the city has taken some drastic measures to curb its financial bleeding. City government decided to cut services that many would consider basic: many street lights will be shut off, fire and policemen will be let go, parks will go unmowed and unwatered, and some museums and pools will close.
The situation in Haiti has been front page news in the Miami area since the earthquake hit in mid-January. We find out how the Haitian community there is dealing with the disaster on a day-to-day basis. We look at how Haitians in South Florida are dealing with new temporary immigration policies.
Then we turn to artist Edwige Danticat, one of Miami’s most prominent Haitian-Americans.
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Newly-Discovered Recordings Shed Light on a Young Malcolm X
Multi-Billion Dollar Foreclosure Settlement Imminent
Is Our Constitution Out of Date?
Contraception Coverage Draws Criticism from Catholic Bishops
Today's Takeaway: What's Next for Syria?
Results from GOP Contests in Minnesota, Colorado, and Missouri
A Lesson on Making Better Home Movies
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