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Rescuers Check Piles Of Debris For Survivors In Moore, Okla.
May 22, 2013 | NPR · Search and rescue teams continue digging through the rubble of demolished buildings in Moore, Okla., after Monday's devastating tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs. Officials there say there are still some people unaccounted for — exactly how many isn't clear.
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House, Senate Consider Cuts In Food Stamp Program
May 22, 2013 | NPR · Both the House and Senate are considering farm bills that would cut spending on food stamps, one of the most expensive government programs. But people disagree on how much the changes would affect recipients.
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Boomer Housemates Have More Fun
May 22, 2013 | NPR · Some single baby boomers are moving into group houses, a college-era solution to their modern needs. Housemates share costs, socialize, and cheer each other on through life's thick and thin.
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Identities Of 24 Victims In Okla. Tornado Emerge
May 22, 2013 | NPR · Oklahomans who were hit by a massive tornado on Monday are trying to rebuild and recover.
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Basements Not An Option For Many Homes In Oklahoma
May 22, 2013 | NPR · Melissa Block talks to Scott Neuman about why basements in Oklahoma are so uncommon.
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Documentary Shows George Plimpton's Best Story Was His Own
May 22, 2013 | NPR · A new documentary about writer George Plimpton uses its subject's own voice to tell the story of his career as a path breaking "participatory journalist" and longtime editor of the Paris Review. The film also uses the voices of Plimpton's friends and colleagues to defend him against the charge of dilettantism that dogged him throughout his career. NPR's Joel Rose reports.
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Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best
May 18, 2013 | NPR · Research shows that prime-time television isn't a bad place to find portrayals of working women. Working moms and working women over 40 are another story.
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Political Takeaways: Headaches For The White House
May 19, 2013 | NPR · Controversies dominated this past week's political headlines, leaving the Obama White House on the defensive, trying to contain any lasting damage. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Mara Liasson.
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What Does Ron Paul Want? Hint: It's Not About The 2012 GOP Nomination
May 21, 2012 — Ron Paul knows he's not going to be the Republican nominee for president this year. Mitt Romney has it all but locked up. But Paul's supporters are flooding state conventions, getting elected as convention delegates ... and preparing for life after 2012.
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Obama & Gay Marriage: 'Courageous' Or Put Into A Corner?; Happy 300th Podcast!
May 14, 2012 — President Obama's decision to back same-sex marriage was no small feat. But did he do it because Vice President Biden forced his hand? Plus: your favorite "It's All Politics" podcast moments.
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This Week's Podcast: GOP Presidential Race Shows Some Semblance Of Life
Mar 4, 2011 — For political journalists dying for the 2012 presidential contest to begin, Newt Gingrich's exploratory effort is a shot in the arm. And for the podcast as well.
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This Week's Podcast: Egypt, Charlotte, Health Care And Ronnie
Feb 4, 2011 — Here's what we don't know: what's going to happen in Egypt. Here's what we do know: Charlotte will host the 2012 Democratic convention, Rahm Emanuel will be on the Chicago ballot, and Ronald Reagan would have turned 100 on Sunday. All in this week's podcast.
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This Week's Podcast: The State Of The Nation. And Obama, Bachmann And Rahm.
Jan 28, 2011 — This week's podcast episode focuses on the State of the Union and the (two) responses. Plus: Rahm Emanuel battles for ballot position in Chicago and George Allen hopes for a rematch in Virginia.
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This Week's Podcast: A New Congress But (Sadly) The Same Old Jokes
Jan 7, 2011 — It's a new Congress and, maybe, a new chairman of the Republican National Committee. That, and more, in this week's episode of the "It's All Politics" podcast.
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This Week's Podcast: A Compromising President, An Angry Left
Dec 10, 2010 — A compromising president and an angry progressive wing of the Democratic Party.  That basically sums up the week in politics in Washington, and it sums up this week's episode of the "It's All Politics" podcast.
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This Week's Podcast: Debt & Taxes (And Charlie & Tom)
Dec 3, 2010 — Many issues, ranging from the Bush-era tax cuts and Don't Ask/Don't Tell, to extending unemployment insurance and the START Treaty with Russia, are still unresolved between Obama and the GOP.
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Attention TSA: Don't Touch My Podcast
Nov 30, 2010 — The latest episode of our "It's All Politics" podcast focuses on ethics woes in the House, the latest GOP victories, and the Bristol Palin heartbreak.
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This Week's Podcast: Good Week For Lisa, Bad One For Charlie
Nov 19, 2010 — Charlie Rangel's woes, Michael Steele's warning, and Lisa Murkowski's win — all in this week's edition of our "It's All Politics" podcast.
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