March 2009
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Specter May Face Tough Race For PA Senate Seat
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) was one of the few republicans to support President Obama’s economic stimulus package. As a result, Specter may face challengers when he runs for re-election in 2010.
Also, Obama delivered a strong statement against earmarks.
Host Neal Conan talks to Ken Rudin, NPR’s political editor and “Political Junkie,” and Jon...
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Who Should Be Able To Seek Assisted Suicide?
Monday, March 9th, 2009
Members of the Final Exit Network, a group that provides counsel to people who want to take their own lives, were arrested in February.
State laws governing assisted suicide vary greatly. 36 states outlaw it, but two states allow physician-assisted suicide, with many stipulations.
Host Neal Conan talks to NPR correspondent Kathy Lohr, who has been covering the Final...
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Rush Limbaugh: Voice Of The Republican Party?
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Rush Limbaugh addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, and explained his call for President Obama “to fail.” Obama’s Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel, later implied that Limbaugh is the de facto leader of the GOP.
Host Neal Conan talks to Ron Elving, NPR’s senior Washington editor; Matt Bai, a contributing...
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What Makes A Good Commercial Pilot?
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
In January, pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger landed a US Airways flight safely on the Hudson River, after a flock of birds disabled both engines. Everyone onboard survived. Since then, he has raised questions about the quality of training and support available to newer pilots.
Host Neal Conan talks to Matthew L. Wald, the aviation safety reporter for The...