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Global Politics
This week's agenda: primaries, White House on the oil spill, celebrating 'Let It Be', Betty White on 'SNL'
The Takeaway
May 03, 2010
We take a look at what's ahead this week, including primary elections, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and the attempted car bombing in Times Square.
Arts, Culture & Media
Interracial marriages, past and present
The Takeaway
May 31, 2010
According to the latest census numbers, the number of interracial marriages is up 20 percent since the year 2000, to about 4.5 million. That means that eight percent of all marriages in the U.S. are now between people of different races.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Free heart surgery for Lowe's employees: a new model for reducing costs?
The Takeaway
May 31, 2010
Lowe's has a new benefit for its employees with heart problems ? free surgery at one of the country's top hospitals. The company has reached a three-year agreement with the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, which can save employees several thousands of dollars.
Conflict & Justice
Divided North Carolina school board seeks middle ground over busing
The Takeaway
July 23, 2010
The Wake County school board in Raleigh, North Carolina, voted in March to end its policy of busing students for socioeconomic diversity: a decision that has led to considerable controversy. We speak with reporter Thomas Goldsmith (News & Observer).
Global Politics
The role of marksmanship in preserving American liberty
The Takeaway
August 02, 2010
Freelance journalist Mattathias Schwartz profiled the Appleseed Project for The New York Times Magazine. We talk with Schwartz and Dailey about the organization and its philosophies.
Arts, Culture & Media
Picturing the human cost of unemployment
The Takeaway
September 03, 2010
'Closing: The Life and Death of an American Factory,' photographer Bill Bamberger and author Cathy N. Davidson capture the faces and stories behind workers in North Carolina, who lost their jobs when White Furniture Company closed its doors in 1993.
Environment
Hurricane Earl: a view from the ground
The Takeaway
September 03, 2010
Despite being downgraded to a Category 3 storm with winds clocked at 125 mph, Earl is expected to majorly disrupt travel plans this Labor Day weekend. We check in with people who are living in areas expected to be hit by the storm.
Conflict & Justice
Governors races may change political map beyond 2014
The Takeaway
October 25, 2010
A record number 37 states are holding gubernatorial races this election year. With 17 of those races looking to upend the incumbent party, more seats could change hands than ever before in history.
Environment
Blizzards bombard the east coast
The Takeaway
December 27, 2010
In fact, much of the U.S. and Western Europe have already suffered through a spate of snowstorms this winter. Michael Allaby, author of the book series "Dangerous Weather," joins us to discuss the impact of blizzards across the country and the world.
Angels in North Carolina
Studio 360
April 24, 2009
The new play Southern Rapture takes place in 1996, when a local production of Tony Kushner's "Angels in America" became a political hot potato and put artistic freedom and arts funding on the line. Mary C. Curtis looks back at the ruckus.