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Obama Pushed To Address Gun Control

January 31, 2011 • President Obama has been under increasing pressure to weigh in on gun control policies since the Tucson shootings. That pressure increased Monday, after a "sting" operation reported purchasing semi-automatic weapons for sale at an Arizona gun show without criminal background checks.

Opinion

It's All Politics

Carol Moseley Braun Calls Rival Ex-Crack Head

January 31, 2011 • The target of the former senator's accusation denied ever using crack. The exchange took place at Trinity United Methodist Church whose former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, became controversial for a few things he said.

National

Advocates Renew Fight For D.C. Voting Rights

January 31, 2011 • The District of Columbia does not have a full vote in Congress, despite having more than half a million residents. But what many may not know is that every law passed by the city's council is submitted for congressional review, including the recent same-sex marriage bill which went into effect last year. Host Michel Martin speaks about the latest in the fight to gain voting rights for residents of D-C with R. Clarke Cooper. Cooper is Executive Director of the Log Cabin Republicans, a group that advocates for marriage equality in the District. Also joining the conversation is Ilir Zherka, executive director of DC Vote.

World

Broader U.S. Implications If Egyptian President Resigns

January 31, 2011 • Demonstrations continue to gain momentum in Egypt, as the organizers there call for a million people to hit the streets Tuesday. The protesters hope the mass demonstrations will increase pressure for Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to resign and leave the country. Host Michel Martin speaks with Professor Fawaz Gerges of the London School of Economics about the aspirations of the Egyptian protesters and if Mubarak steps down, what is next for the African nation that is a vital ally to the United States.

World

Egyptian-American Youth Affected By Political Turmoil

January 31, 2011 • Hundreds gathered across the U.S. over the weekend to show solidarity with protesters in Egypt. Egyptian-Americans have called for President Hosni Mubarak to step down. Host Michel Martin speaks with two protesters from the Washington, D.C. area about what the turmoil in Egypt means to them and how have their families been affected back home.

Opinion

The Weekly Standard: Obama Won't Pull A Clinton

Weekly Standard

January 31, 2011 • Last week, many had a lukewarm reaction to President Obama's State of the Union speech. In the aftermath, William Kristol of The Weekly Standard wonders if Obama will be able to make a comeback for reelection similar to President Clinton's in 1996, and argues that it doesn't seem likely.

Analysis

Egyptian Unrest Poses Challenge To The White House

January 31, 2011 • The Obama administration isn't taking sides but says it's unhappy with Mubarak's handling of the protesters. NPR News Analyst Cokie Roberts says the Obama administration seems to be one step behind the developments in Egypt, as each step happens.

Governors Prepare For State Of The State

January 30, 2011 • President Obama delivered his State of the Union address, but the nation's governors are just getting started with their State of the State speeches. But with budget shortfalls in the billions, they are focusing on how to rein in spending and raise revenues. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and Sue Urahn, managing director of the Pew Center on the States, offer their insight.

Uncertainty In Egypt's Streets Amid Protests

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