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Wednesday      
July 27, 2005
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London Arrests

Police have arrested four men in relation to the London bombings.

Pills and Politics

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Debates over the ethics of the morning-after pill are raging in several states. We’ll talk about what the pill does, and look at the various nationwide debates over its use.

Romney’s Moves Fuel Speculation

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Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney vetoed a bill which would have made the morning after pill more available in the state. We’ll talk about the politics behind the move by the man who many see as a leading contender for the Republican nomination for President in 2008.

Who is John Roberts?

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We’ll check in on how his nomination is going, and on questions about how his Roman Catholic faith might conflict with his judicial duties.

Ask the Economist

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We talk with the author of a Financial Times column called, “Ask the Economist”, where readers ask an economist life questions like: “how do I get a date?”

Slanguage

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A stage show brings the energy and language of hip hop to theater.

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