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Tax Exempt Status: Which Organizations Qualify And Why

The Internal Revenue Service is accused of unfairly scrutinizing some conservative organizations. Understanding which groups qualify for tax-exempt status and why.

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Dr. Allen Frances: "Saving Normal: An Insider's Revolt Against Out-Of-Control Psychiatric Diagnosis, DSM-5, Big Pharma, And The Medicalization Of Ordinary Life"

A leading psychiatrist argues that too many people are being diagnosed as mentally ill. Dr. Allen Frances joins Diane to discuss the problems of over-diagnosis and over-medication.

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News Literacy For Teens

Teens today navigate a flood of viral emails, Facebook posts and Internet rumors, but many don't yet have the skills to sort fact from fiction. The News Literacy Project aims to teach middle and high school students to become more critical consumers of news and information.

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Senate Opens Debate On Immigration Bill

Border fences, visas for gay partners and immigrants' IQs are just some of the issues swirling around the bipartisan immigration bill. We parse the proposal that's up for debate in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Taking The Pulse Of The U.S. Economy

The stock market, consumer spending, housing prices and better-than-expected job numbers: taking the pulse of the U.S. economy.

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Unplugged: Overcoming Our Digital Obsession

Tech writer Paul Miller went offline for a year to see if it would make him a better person. We hear what it was like, and how you can take meaningful but less drastic steps to unplug.

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Sexual Assault In The Military

Kojo explores how the military's justice system helps or hinders victims of sexual assault, and looks at efforts to reform the system.

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Jailhouse Racketeering: Who Controls Our Prisons?

Thirteen jail guards helped a gang deal drugs and launder money from inside the Baltimore City jail, according to recent indictments. Kojo explores the prevalence of gangs and racketeering inside our prisons.

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Trade Secrets & The Cookie Business: The Story Of 'Salty Oats'

One of the best-kept secrets in Washington is a cookie recipe.

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Who Benefits From College And Why

New research suggests the college-for-all approach needs revision. Understanding who benefits from college and why.

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