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The Ethicist

Host Steve Inskeep talks with "The Ethicist" Randy Cohen, who attempts to resolve the dilemmas of listeners. Cohen writes "The Ethicist" column in The New York Times Sunday Magazine . He's also author of The Good, The Bad and the Difference: How to Tell Right From Wrong in Everyday Situations. (Random House Doubleday; ISBN: 0385502737)

The Ethicist

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Republican Shift in South Reflects Fiscal Concerns

Host Steve Inskeep talks with Alan Erenhalt, editor of Governing magazine about the Republican gubernatorial win in Georgia, and how it reflects the shift in citizen policy concerns during a time of fiscal trouble facing state governments nationwide.

Republican Shift in South Reflects Fiscal Concerns

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Business

Venezuela Oil

Venezuela's petroleum exports have dropped by 90 percent in the last month due to a strike. All Things Considered host Steve Inskeep speaks with Fareed Mohamedi, chief economist for PFC Energy, about the importance of Venezuelan petroleum to the United States.

Venezuela Oil Strike Could Affect U.S. Supplies

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World

Pro-U.S. Ads Rejected

Broadcasters in many Muslim nations are refusing to run a series of TV ads meant to soften anti-American sentiment by profiling Muslims living in America. All Things Considered host Steve Inskeep talks with Rami Khouri, a syndicated political columnist in Jordan, about why the ads are unpopular.

Pro-America Ads Rejected by Arab Broadcasters

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Ruth Gruber's Travels 'Inside of Time'

Ruth Gruber's career began in 1933 as a journalist, then as a member of the Roosevelt administration and then as a reporter covering post-war Europe and the development of Israel. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Gruber about her life and new book, Inside of Time.

Ruth Gruber's Travels 'Inside of Time'

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Weak Economy Creates Strong Market for Bad Debt

Rising unemployment and a sagging economy have sent consumer debt well over $700 billion. Debt-collection agencies are playing a bigger role than ever as individuals fail to meet their obligations. NPR's Steve Inskeep reports.

Weak Economy Creates Strong Market for Bad Debt

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The Definition of 'Brinkmanship'

Political historian Michael R. Beschloss talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the history and meaning of the term "brinkmanship." The word has been in the news this week after the head of the U.N.'s nuclear monitoring group used it to describe North Korea's actions.

The Definition of 'Brinkmanship'

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China and North Korea

North Korea's demand that U.N. nuclear inspectors leave one of its nuclear site is the latest move toward restarting North Korea's nuclear facilities. NPR's Steve Inskeep is joined by NPR's Rob Gifford to explore whether China could do more to end the crisis in North Korea.

China and North Korea

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What Are You Listening To?

In a quest for music that is not typically heard on the airwaves, All Things Considered is talking to people around the country to find out what's in their CD players and tape decks. This week, Eric Levin (luh-VIN), co-owner of the independent record store Criminal Records in Atlanta, Georgia tells Host Steve Inskeep what he's been listening to. Eric's musical selections are: "Favorite Girl" by Joseph Arthur from the album "Redemption's Son" (Enjoy/Universal ASIN: B00007E6WW) and "Talk to me Dance with Me" by Hot Hot Heat from the album "Make Up the Breakdown" (Sub Pop ASIN: B00006L3PY). Eric also is listening to comedy from David Cross's album "Shut up you F**king Baby"(Sub Pop ASIN: B00006YXH0). (6:18)

Bush Holiday Cards: The Inside Story

President Bush sent out more than 1 million Christmas cards this year, a presidential record. And they're postmarked "Crawford, Texas" -- home of the Bush family ranch and a tiny little post office that couldn't possibly handle such a crush. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and Denise Gamino of The Austin American-Statesman newspaper.

Bush Holiday Cards: The Inside Story

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