| 36.1 |
Are Elected Islamists Better Than Dictators? |
The popular uprisings of the Arab Spring have left a leadership void that Islamist parties have been quick to fill. A longtime supporter of former strongmen like Egypt's Mubarak and Tunisia's Ben Ali, the U. S. now faces the uncomfortable result of Arab democracy-the rise of Islamist parties that are less amenable to the West than their autocratic predecessors. Experts discuss whether the Islamists, who once embraced violence, will slowly liberalize as they face the difficulties of state leadership. (1 of 8) |
101 |
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05/12/13 |
08:00am |
00:56:46 |
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| 36.1 |
Should Drugs Be Legalized? |
It was 1971 when President Richard Nixon declared a "war on drugs." $ 2.5 trillion dollars later, drug use is half of what it was 30 years ago and thousands of offenders are successfully diverted to treatment instead of jail. Is it time to legalize drugs or is this a war that we're winning? Host John Donvan, moderates a discussion between experts, specialists and passionate advocates on both sides of an issue. (2 of 8) |
102 |
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05/19/13 |
08:00am |
00:56:46 |
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| 36.1 |
Does Science Refute God? |
On the fundamental question--evolution or creation?--Americans are on the fence. According to one survey, while 61% of Americans believe we have evolved over time, 22% believe this evolution was guided by a higher power, with another 31% on the side of creationism. Can science and religion co-exist? Experts, specialists and passionate advocates on both sides debate the issues. John Donvan moderates. (3 of 8) |
103 |
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05/26/13 |
08:00am |
00:56:46 |
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| 36.1 |
Should College Football Be Banned? |
Corruption and a growing concern for head injury have put college football in the spotlight. Host John Donovan and a panel of experts explore whether football's inherent danger and violence have any place in institutions of higher learning. |
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06/02/13 |
08:00am |
00:56:46 |
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