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All Things Considered for October 31, 2015

The Barbershop View: School Law Enforcement, Black Lives Matter And Hillary Clinton

October 31, 2015 • Jolene Ivey, Farajii Muhammad, and Ordale Allen discuss the video of the South Carolina student being disciplined by a deputy, Black Lives Matter interrupting a Clinton rally and more.

The Barbershop View: School Law Enforcement, Black Lives Matter And Hillary Clinton

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'It's All Politics' Is Moving To NPRPolitics.org

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It's All Politics

'It's All Politics' Is Moving To NPRPolitics.org

October 31, 2015 • You can find the same great news coverage, analysis, fact checking and more from NPR's political team streamlined at nprpolitics.org.

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#MemeOfTheWeek: 'The Media'

October 31, 2015 • A lackluster performance from the moderators of this week's Republican presidential debate made "the media" the laughing stock of the Internet. We shouldn't be surprised.

Emoticons And Monkey-Butts: The Latest From Hillary Clinton's Emails

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Emoticons And Monkey-Butts: The Latest From Hillary Clinton's Emails

October 31, 2015 • Over 7,000 pages of new emails from the Democratic presidential frontrunner's private server show more emails from Sidney Blumenthal along with other humorous notes and observations.

The Week In Sports: NBA's Most Hated, World Series Game 3

October 31, 2015 • As one sport's season comes to a close another is just beginning. NPR's Tom Goldman and NPR's Scott Simon discuss the World Series and take a first look at the NBA season.

The Week In Sports: NBA's Most Hated, World Series Game 3

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Politics Roundup: Paul Ryan, The Budget And GOP Debate

October 31, 2015 • It's been a big week in politics. How will the uproar surrounding this week's Republican presidential debate shake up the race and affect the next debate in November? And what are the prospects for Paul Ryan's speakership in the House?

Politics Roundup: Paul Ryan, The Budget And GOP Debate

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Pete's Diner, Where John Boehner Can Be A 'Regular Guy'

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Pete's Diner, Where John Boehner Can Be A 'Regular Guy'

October 31, 2015 • Boehner has eaten breakfast at the Capitol Hill restaurant for nearly 20 years. "All of us call him John-John. None of us call him House speaker, none of us call him by that," owner Gum Tong said.

Pete's Diner, Where John Boehner Can Be A 'Regular Guy'

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When It Comes To Counterterrorism, Why Bush And Obama Aren't So Far Apart

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National Security

When It Comes To Counterterrorism, Why Bush And Obama Aren't So Far Apart

October 30, 2015 • NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with New York Times reporter Charlie Savage about his new book, Power Wars: Inside Obama's Post-9/11 Presidency.

When It Comes To Counterterrorism, Why Bush And Obama Aren't So Far Apart

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Opinion

Week In Politics: U.S. Special Forces In Syria, GOP Presidential Race

October 30, 2015 • NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the White House's decision to deploy Special Operations forces in Syria and how the race for the Republican presidential nomination is shaping up.

Week In Politics: U.S. Special Forces In Syria, GOP Presidential Race

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Asia

How China's One-Child Policy Transformed U.S. Attitudes On Adoption

October 30, 2015 • NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Adam Pertman, president and CEO of the National Center on Adoption and Permanency, about the impact of China's one-child policy on the U.S.

How China's One-Child Policy Transformed U.S. Attitudes On Adoption

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In A Financial Fire, Big Banks Will Have An Extra Extinguisher

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In A Financial Fire, Big Banks Will Have An Extra Extinguisher

October 30, 2015 • The Federal Reserve is proposing rules that would force banks to add another layer of protection in case of a financial crisis. It wants to be sure taxpayers don't get stuck bailing out banks again.

Donald Trump Spent Nearly $1 Million To Get Voters To Wear This Hat

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Donald Trump Spent Nearly $1 Million To Get Voters To Wear This Hat

October 30, 2015 • In addition to a traditional campaign structure, the unorthodox presidential candidate is investing heavily in promoting his brand as a way to attract votes.

Donald Trump Spent Nearly $1 Million To Get Voters To Wear This Hat

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Steep Hikes In Insurance Rates Force Alaskans To Make Tough Choices

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Shots - Health News

Steep Hikes In Insurance Rates Force Alaskans To Make Tough Choices

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October 30, 2015 • Alaskans have the highest rates for health insurance in the country. Many get a subsidy to help defray the cost, but those who don't wonder, increasingly, whether it's time to go without insurance.

Steep Hikes In Insurance Rates Force Alaskans To Make Tough Choices

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FACT CHECK: Do Tax Cuts Grow The Economy?

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FACT CHECK: Do Tax Cuts Grow The Economy?

October 30, 2015 • Lots of GOP candidates say their tax policies will boost growth. That's oversimplifying it.