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10:00Supreme Court Roundup

The Supreme Court ends its session with on rulings on voting rights, discrimination and campaign finance. Analysis of the decisions and how Justice David Souter’s retirement will affect the court.

Guests

Joan Biskupic, Supreme Court reporter, "USA Today;" author, "Sandra Day O'Connor: How the First Woman on the Supreme Court Became Its Most Influential Justice;" now working on a biography about Justice Antonin Scalia.

Jeffrey Rosen, professor of law at the George Washington University and legal affairs editor of "The New Republic." He's the author of "The Supreme Court," "The Most Democratic Branch," "The Naked Crowd," and "The Unwanted Gaze."

David Savage, reporter, "Los Angeles Times"

11:00Coping with Bipolar Affective Disorder

An estimated 2.5 million people in the U-S have bipolar disorder, a life-long illness characterized by mood swings and the risk of suicide: What doctors and families can do to support young adults who suffer from the disease.

Guests

Clare Dickens, mother of Titus Dickens who suffered from Bipolar Disorder and co-author of "A Dangerous Gift"

Pete Earley, father of an adult son diagnosed BiPolar Disorder, author of "Crazy: A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness", former Washington Post reporter and author of several others books including "The Hot House"

Dr. Christopher Bir, psychiatrist in private practice

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