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Wednesday      
September 6, 2006
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Bush Unveils GITMO Trials Plan

A new plan calls for “unlawful combatants” held at Guantanamo Bay to be tried before military tribunals. Guest: Julian E. Barnes, The Los Los Angeles Times

War of the Words

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The president evokes the language of World War II when talking about Al Qaeda and Iraq. Our guests explore the comparisons.

Making the Grade?

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Newsweek reports on how more and more children face a pressure-filled first grade.

Fried Coke

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We speak with the inventor of the most creative concoction served at the Texas State Fair.

The Return of Mission of Burma

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The punk band is back with a new album and are featured in a new documentary.

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