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Baltimore Mayor To Officiate Mass Same-Sex Wedding At Pride Parade

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will preside over a mass wedding for same-sex couples during the city's Pride Festival at Druid Hill Park next month.

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'We Steal Secrets: The Story Of Wikileaks'

Oscar-winning documentary filmmmaker Alex Gibney joins Kojo in the studio to discuss his latest work, which explores the history of Wikileaks and the personal stories of Julian Assange and Bradley Manning.

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Thomas Drake: The Case Of A Whistle-Blower

Kojo chats with Thomas Drake, a former official at the National Security Agency who became the target of a high-profile leak case -- a flashpoint in debates about whistle-blowers and national security.

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Cross-Cultural (Mis)Understanding

Kojo and diversity consultant Howard Ross explore what it means to be culturally competent -- whether you're a tourist visiting a country for the first time, or an executive closing an international business deal.

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The Future Of U.S. Foreign Aid

USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah joins Kojo to talk about the agency's priorities and where it fits into a complex web of public and private organizations providing development aid abroad.

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Debate Over Ending Lifetime Alimony

Many states are moving to end lifetime alimony -- the biggest change to American divorce in decades. Diane and her guests discuss the purpose of alimony, how it is awarded and whether it should be changed.

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Taking The Pulse Of The U.S. Economy (Rebroadcast)

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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Farming, Genetic Patenting And The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled unanimously in favor of Monsanto in a case that involved the company's patents for genetically modified soybeans. We explore what the ruling means for the future of our food system.

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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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