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Thursday      
March 3, 2005
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Busy Day on the Hill

We check in on the business of Congress today, including: bankruptcy reform, minimum wage increases, and a reversal of the “don’t ask don’t tell policy.”

Religious Education on the Rise

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We talk with the author of “God on the Quad,” about the growth of religious colleges in the U.S.

The Martha Stewart Brand

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In advance of Martha Stewart’s release from prison, we talk with the head of a company that tracks brand name products.

The NFL’s Weight Problem

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A new study conducted at the University of North Carolina has concluded that 56 percent of the players in the NFL are obese.

Music of Yesteryear

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We visit an old theater organ rescued from destruction.

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