Weekend Politics

We have the latest news from Washington about the Democratic candidates and President Bush’s visit at the Daytona 500.

San Francisco Gay Marriages

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San Francisco continues to issue marriage licenses to gay couples despite California’s ban on gay marriages.

Deliberation Day

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A historian makes a radical proposal to rename and move President’s Day in order to create a new civic commitment for Americans.

Enron CEO to Be Indicted

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Federal prosecutors are scheduled to indict former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling some time this week or next.

Martha Stewart Trial

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We check in on the Martha Stewart securities fraud trial.

Pianist Lang Lang

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A musical profile of the young Chinese pianist Lang Lang in his own words.

Tony Kushner On His New Play

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We speak to playwright Tony Kushner about his new play titled “Only We Who Guard the Mystery Shall Be Unhappy.”

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A graduate student at Yale describes why she chose to live in a 144 square foot home.

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(Wednesday, July 1, 2009)

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