http://www.odeo.com/channels/2107-KCRW-s-To-the-Point Sundancer no Hosted by Warren Olney, 'To the Point' is a fast-paced, news based one-hour daily national program that focuses on the hot-button issues of the day, co-produced by KCRW and Public Radio International. Hosted by Warren Olney, 'To the Point' is a fast-paced, news based one-hour daily national program that focuses on the hot-button issues of the day, co-produced by KCRW and Public Radio International. Fast-paced national/international news and issues program, from KCRW. en-us 40 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:45:00 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:45:00 -0800 Politics http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25447864-A-Trial-for-Terrorists-in-New-York-City Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the self-described mastermind of 9/11, will be tried in the federal court just blocks from where the World Trade Towers once stood in New York City. On Reporter's Notebook, former US diplomat Peter Galbraith reacts to claims he had a conflict of interest while helping to write Iraq's new constitution. Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the self-described mastermind of 9/11, will be tried in the federal court just blocks from where the World Trade Towers once stood in New York City. On Reporter's Notebook, former US diplomat Peter Galbraith reacts to claims he had a conflict of interest while helping to write Iraq's new constitution. Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the self-described mastermind of 9/11, will be tried in the federal court just blocks from where the World Trade Towers once stood in New York City. On Reporter's Notebook, former US diplomat Peter Galbraith reacts to claims he had a conflict of interest while helping to write Iraq's new constitution. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447864 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:45:00 -0800 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25443319-The-President-s-Trip-to-Asia-Substance-and-Symbols As President Obama visits Asia, the US is still in deep trouble while China is riding high. What does America want, and what can it provide in the newest world order? Also, the US ambassador to Afghanistan says hold that surge, and chimpanzees, human beings and the genetics of speech. As President Obama visits Asia, the US is still in deep trouble while China is riding high. What does America want, and what can it provide in the newest world order? Also, the US ambassador to Afghanistan says hold that surge, and chimpanzees, human beings and the genetics of speech. As President Obama visits Asia, the US is still in deep trouble while China is riding high. What does America want, and what can it provide in the newest world order? Also, the US ambassador to Afghanistan says hold that surge, and chimpanzees, human beings and the genetics of speech. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443319 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:45:52 -0800 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25438428-Iran-Complications-and-Contradictions Political divisions inside Iran appear to be threatening a nuclear deal with the West, even though both Iranian factions may want it to happen. We ask, what are its chances?and what's liable to happen if it doesn't go through?  Also, paying tribute to America's veterans, and the ravages of PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Political divisions inside Iran appear to be threatening a nuclear deal with the West, even though both Iranian factions may want it to happen. We ask, what are its chances?and what's liable to happen if it doesn't go through?  Also, paying tribute to America's veterans, and the ravages of PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Political divisions inside Iran appear to be threatening a nuclear deal with the West, even though both Iranian factions may want it to happen. We ask, what are its chances?and what's liable to happen if it doesn't go through?  Also, paying tribute to America's veterans, and the ravages of PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438428 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:00:26 -0800 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25433288-Could-the-Fort-Hood-Shootings-Have-Been-Prevented Twelve American soldiers and one civilian were gunned down last Thursday at Fort Hood, Texas.  Were they victims of terrorism?  Could the incident have been prevented?  What does it mean for military diversity in a world plagued by cultural and religious confrontations? Also, North and South Korean ships exchange fire, and nuclear disarmament produces nuclear power. Twelve American soldiers and one civilian were gunned down last Thursday at Fort Hood, Texas.  Were they victims of terrorism?  Could the incident have been prevented?  What does it mean for military diversity in a world plagued by cultural and religious confrontations? Also, North and South Korean ships exchange fire, and nuclear disarmament produces nuclear power. Twelve American soldiers and one civilian were gunned down last Thursday at Fort Hood, Texas.  Were they victims of terrorism?  Could the incident have been prevented?  What does it mean for military diversity in a world plagued by cultural and religious confrontations? Also, North and South Korean ships exchange fire, and nuclear disarmament produces nuclear power. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433288 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:17:07 -0800 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25427624-It-Was-20-Years-Ago-Today-The-Fall-of-the-Berlin-Wall There are huge celebrations in Berlin, as world leaders gather to mark an event that changed the face of the world. It was twenty years ago today that the Berlin Wall came down. Guest host Sara Terry asks whether the past two decades have lived up to the promise of that moment, and how the end of the Cold War era shaped the political and economic realities of today. Also, the Supreme Court considers life sentences for children, and why pro-choice activists are upset with the vote on healthcare reform. There are huge celebrations in Berlin, as world leaders gather to mark an event that changed the face of the world. It was twenty years ago today that the Berlin Wall came down. Guest host Sara Terry asks whether the past two decades have lived up to the promise of that moment, and how the end of the Cold War era shaped the political and economic realities of today. Also, the Supreme Court considers life sentences for children, and why pro-choice activists are upset with the vote on healthcare reform. There are huge celebrations in Berlin, as world leaders gather to mark an event that changed the face of the world. It was twenty years ago today that the Berlin Wall came down. Guest host Sara Terry asks whether the past two decades have lived up to the promise of that moment, and how the end of the Cold War era shaped the political and economic realities of today. Also, the Supreme Court considers life sentences for children, and why pro-choice activists are upset with the vote on healthcare reform. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427624 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:50:20 -0800 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25414113-Stress-in-the-Military Two of the biggest issues faced by soldiers and combat veterans are stress and mental health. At Walter Reed Hospital, doctors have enlisted psychiatric service dogs to help treat soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. What role does man's best friend play in healing? What can be done to catch signs of an impending breakdown before it's too late? Guest host Sara Terry gets an update on yesterday's shootings at Fort Hood, looks at the role stress might have played and learns about the evolving role of psychiatric service dogs. Two of the biggest issues faced by soldiers and combat veterans are stress and mental health. At Walter Reed Hospital, doctors have enlisted psychiatric service dogs to help treat soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. What role does man's best friend play in healing? What can be done to catch signs of an impending breakdown before it's too late? Guest host Sara Terry gets an update on yesterday's shootings at Fort Hood, looks at the role stress might have played and learns about the evolving role of psychiatric service dogs. Two of the biggest issues faced by soldiers and combat veterans are stress and mental health. At Walter Reed Hospital, doctors have enlisted psychiatric service dogs to help treat soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. What role does man's best friend play in healing? What can be done to catch signs of an impending breakdown before it's too late? Guest host Sara Terry gets an update on yesterday's shootings at Fort Hood, looks at the role stress might have played and learns about the evolving role of psychiatric service dogs. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25414113 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0800 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25408386-Global-Warming-and-National-Security Nobody doubts that dealing with global warming will be expensive, so supporters of climate change legislation are raising questions of national security.  Is that a diversionary tactic or will climate change increase terrorism, force mass migration and destabilize entire regions? Also, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas threatens to retire. On Reporter's Notebook, we ask the man who ran Barak Obama's "perfect" campaign what happened on Tuesday. Nobody doubts that dealing with global warming will be expensive, so supporters of climate change legislation are raising questions of national security.  Is that a diversionary tactic or will climate change increase terrorism, force mass migration and destabilize entire regions? Also, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas threatens to retire. On Reporter's Notebook, we ask the man who ran Barak Obama's "perfect" campaign what happened on Tuesday. Nobody doubts that dealing with global warming will be expensive, so supporters of climate change legislation are raising questions of national security.  Is that a diversionary tactic or will climate change increase terrorism, force mass migration and destabilize entire regions? Also, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas threatens to retire. On Reporter's Notebook, we ask the man who ran Barak Obama's "perfect" campaign what happened on Tuesday. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25408386 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:53:00 -0800 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397126-Local-Elections-and-National-Politics Republicans took governorships from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey.  A Democrat took a congressional seat from Republicans in upstate New York.  Maine voters said "no" to same-sex marriage.  What messages?if any--do so-called "off-year elections" carry about national politics? Also, an Italian judge convicts 23 Americans in a renditions case, and Warren Buffett and America?s railroads. Republicans took governorships from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey.  A Democrat took a congressional seat from Republicans in upstate New York.  Maine voters said "no" to same-sex marriage.  What messages?if any--do so-called "off-year elections" carry about national politics? Also, an Italian judge convicts 23 Americans in a renditions case, and Warren Buffett and America?s railroads. Republicans took governorships from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey.  A Democrat took a congressional seat from Republicans in upstate New York.  Maine voters said "no" to same-sex marriage.  What messages?if any--do so-called "off-year elections" carry about national politics? Also, an Italian judge convicts 23 Americans in a renditions case, and Warren Buffett and America?s railroads. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25397126 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:57:00 -0800 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397128-Settlements-War-Crimes-and-Middle-East-Peace In the Middle East, Hillary Clinton has walked into the familiar buzz-saw of Arab-Israeli politics, and Congress is about to condemn the UN's "Goldstone Report." What's happening to President Obama's "new start" with the Muslim world? Also, Afghan President Hamid Karzai takes office, and healthcare reform and "spiritual healing."  In the Middle East, Hillary Clinton has walked into the familiar buzz-saw of Arab-Israeli politics, and Congress is about to condemn the UN's "Goldstone Report." What's happening to President Obama's "new start" with the Muslim world? Also, Afghan President Hamid Karzai takes office, and healthcare reform and "spiritual healing."  In the Middle East, Hillary Clinton has walked into the familiar buzz-saw of Arab-Israeli politics, and Congress is about to condemn the UN's "Goldstone Report." What's happening to President Obama's "new start" with the Muslim world? Also, Afghan President Hamid Karzai takes office, and healthcare reform and "spiritual healing."  tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25397128 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:11:35 -0800 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397131-A-Credible-Afghanistan-The-Cost-of-Renewable-Energy How clean are the "clean" fuels being subsidized by the Obama Administration? Also, Afghanistan and President Obama?s decision on whether to send more American troops. How clean are the "clean" fuels being subsidized by the Obama Administration? Also, Afghanistan and President Obama?s decision on whether to send more American troops. How clean are the "clean" fuels being subsidized by the Obama Administration? Also, Afghanistan and President Obama?s decision on whether to send more American troops. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25397131 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:45:00 -0800 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397132-Science-Religion-and-Public-Policy The Roman Catholic Church is conducting a campaign to show that the Bible is compatible with Darwin's theory of evolution. But polls show almost half the American people don't buy it. If belief in God means doubting science, what are the consequences for public policy?  Also, the US brokers a deal to restore the deposed President in Honduras, and Capitol Hill ethics investigations are accidentally revealed. The Roman Catholic Church is conducting a campaign to show that the Bible is compatible with Darwin's theory of evolution. But polls show almost half the American people don't buy it. If belief in God means doubting science, what are the consequences for public policy?  Also, the US brokers a deal to restore the deposed President in Honduras, and Capitol Hill ethics investigations are accidentally revealed. The Roman Catholic Church is conducting a campaign to show that the Bible is compatible with Darwin's theory of evolution. But polls show almost half the American people don't buy it. If belief in God means doubting science, what are the consequences for public policy?  Also, the US brokers a deal to restore the deposed President in Honduras, and Capitol Hill ethics investigations are accidentally revealed. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25397132 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397134-The-Public-Option-Stays-Alive-for-Another-Day Rumors that the "public option" was dead "were greatly exaggerated," according to one senior Democrat. Now, both the House and the Senate will debate healthcare reform bills including a government-run insurance plan. We hear about that, about cost control and other issues today. Also, the economy's improving, but still dependent on economic stimulus, and President Obama bears witness to the return of casualties from Afghanistan. Rumors that the "public option" was dead "were greatly exaggerated," according to one senior Democrat. Now, both the House and the Senate will debate healthcare reform bills including a government-run insurance plan. We hear about that, about cost control and other issues today. Also, the economy's improving, but still dependent on economic stimulus, and President Obama bears witness to the return of casualties from Afghanistan. Rumors that the "public option" was dead "were greatly exaggerated," according to one senior Democrat. Now, both the House and the Senate will debate healthcare reform bills including a government-run insurance plan. We hear about that, about cost control and other issues today. Also, the economy's improving, but still dependent on economic stimulus, and President Obama bears witness to the return of casualties from Afghanistan. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25397134 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:51:54 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397135-Swine-Flu-Mixed-Messages-and-Public-Anxiety Mixed messages about swine flu and the availability of H1N1 vaccine have led to confusion and unexpected public anxiety. We hear from parents, doctors and medical researchers today. Also, reports that the CIA is paying Hamid Karzai's brother. On Reporter's Notebook, will California be the first state to legalize, tax and regulate marijuana? Mixed messages about swine flu and the availability of H1N1 vaccine have led to confusion and unexpected public anxiety. We hear from parents, doctors and medical researchers today. Also, reports that the CIA is paying Hamid Karzai's brother. On Reporter's Notebook, will California be the first state to legalize, tax and regulate marijuana? Mixed messages about swine flu and the availability of H1N1 vaccine have led to confusion and unexpected public anxiety. We hear from parents, doctors and medical researchers today. Also, reports that the CIA is paying Hamid Karzai's brother. On Reporter's Notebook, will California be the first state to legalize, tax and regulate marijuana? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25397135 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:11:11 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397136-In-China-the-Recession-Is-Over-or-Is-It China will soon pass Japan as the world's second largest economy, but it's not easy to cope with such rapid expansion. How long can the growth continue? Can the US and China afford to be adversaries or will global problems force an uneasy partnership? Also, the deadliest month since the war began in Afghanistan in 2001, and healthcare reform, the public option and politics in the State of Nevada. China will soon pass Japan as the world's second largest economy, but it's not easy to cope with such rapid expansion. How long can the growth continue? Can the US and China afford to be adversaries or will global problems force an uneasy partnership? Also, the deadliest month since the war began in Afghanistan in 2001, and healthcare reform, the public option and politics in the State of Nevada. China will soon pass Japan as the world's second largest economy, but it's not easy to cope with such rapid expansion. How long can the growth continue? Can the US and China afford to be adversaries or will global problems force an uneasy partnership? Also, the deadliest month since the war began in Afghanistan in 2001, and healthcare reform, the public option and politics in the State of Nevada. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25397136 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:07:57 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397137-Is-It-Time-Wall-Street-Was-Paid-for-Performance Pay cuts for corporate executives and new rules for banks are designed to protect against another recession.  Are the right people being punished? Is government intervention too little, too late? Also, tensions are high after a deadly day in Baghdad, and Walt Disney is compensating parents whose kids did not become geniuses from watching Baby Einstein. Pay cuts for corporate executives and new rules for banks are designed to protect against another recession.  Are the right people being punished? Is government intervention too little, too late? Also, tensions are high after a deadly day in Baghdad, and Walt Disney is compensating parents whose kids did not become geniuses from watching Baby Einstein. Pay cuts for corporate executives and new rules for banks are designed to protect against another recession.  Are the right people being punished? Is government intervention too little, too late? Also, tensions are high after a deadly day in Baghdad, and Walt Disney is compensating parents whose kids did not become geniuses from watching Baby Einstein. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25397137 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:40:16 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25379150-Is-It-Time-Wall-Street-Was-Paid-for-Performance Pay cuts for corporate executives and new rules for banks are designed to protect against another recession.  Are the right people being punished? Is government intervention too little, too late? Also, tensions are high after a deadly day in Baghdad, and Walt Disney is compensating parents whose kids did not become geniuses from watching Baby Einstein. Pay cuts for corporate executives and new rules for banks are designed to protect against another recession.  Are the right people being punished? Is government intervention too little, too late? Also, tensions are high after a deadly day in Baghdad, and Walt Disney is compensating parents whose kids did not become geniuses from watching Baby Einstein. Pay cuts for corporate executives and new rules for banks are designed to protect against another recession.  Are the right people being punished? Is government intervention too little, too late? Also, tensions are high after a deadly day in Baghdad, and Walt Disney is compensating parents whose kids did not become geniuses from watching Baby Einstein. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25379150 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:40:16 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397139-The-Negative-Impact-of-Positive-Thinking The key to achieving the American dream is often said to be Positive Thinking, but Barbara Ehrenreich?s new book argues that ?Positive Thinking has Undermined America.?  Was the current  financial collapse the result of self-delusion from the top to the bottom? Also, NATO supports a new strategy for Afghanistan, and the passenger jet that overshot its destination by more 100 miles. The key to achieving the American dream is often said to be Positive Thinking, but Barbara Ehrenreich?s new book argues that ?Positive Thinking has Undermined America.?  Was the current  financial collapse the result of self-delusion from the top to the bottom? Also, NATO supports a new strategy for Afghanistan, and the passenger jet that overshot its destination by more 100 miles. The key to achieving the American dream is often said to be Positive Thinking, but Barbara Ehrenreich?s new book argues that ?Positive Thinking has Undermined America.?  Was the current  financial collapse the result of self-delusion from the top to the bottom? Also, NATO supports a new strategy for Afghanistan, and the passenger jet that overshot its destination by more 100 miles. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25397139 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:50:00 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25359166-The-Negative-Impact-of-Positive-Thinking The key to achieving the American dream is often said to be Positive Thinking, but Barbara Ehrenreich?s new book argues that ?Positive Thinking has Undermined America.?  Was the current  financial collapse the result of self-delusion from the top to the bottom? Also, NATO supports a new strategy for Afghanistan, and the passenger jet that overshot its destination by more 100 miles. The key to achieving the American dream is often said to be Positive Thinking, but Barbara Ehrenreich?s new book argues that ?Positive Thinking has Undermined America.?  Was the current  financial collapse the result of self-delusion from the top to the bottom? Also, NATO supports a new strategy for Afghanistan, and the passenger jet that overshot its destination by more 100 miles. The key to achieving the American dream is often said to be Positive Thinking, but Barbara Ehrenreich?s new book argues that ?Positive Thinking has Undermined America.?  Was the current  financial collapse the result of self-delusion from the top to the bottom? Also, NATO supports a new strategy for Afghanistan, and the passenger jet that overshot its destination by more 100 miles. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359166 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:50:00 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397141-Local-Politics-with-National-Impact With the last national election twelve months ago and the next one twelve months away, the political world is focused on state contests less than two weeks from now. What will races for Governor in New Jersey and Virginia mean for President Obama and Democrats in Congress? Will Maine change the momentum on same-sex marriage? Also, the 'Pay Czar' cuts executive pay, and Twitter and Facebook are what they are but, even in the age of the Internet, television still rules. With the last national election twelve months ago and the next one twelve months away, the political world is focused on state contests less than two weeks from now. What will races for Governor in New Jersey and Virginia mean for President Obama and Democrats in Congress? Will Maine change the momentum on same-sex marriage? Also, the 'Pay Czar' cuts executive pay, and Twitter and Facebook are what they are but, even in the age of the Internet, television still rules. With the last national election twelve months ago and the next one twelve months away, the political world is focused on state contests less than two weeks from now. What will races for Governor in New Jersey and Virginia mean for President Obama and Democrats in Congress? Will Maine change the momentum on same-sex marriage? Also, the 'Pay Czar' cuts executive pay, and Twitter and Facebook are what they are but, even in the age of the Internet, television still rules. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25397141 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:28:10 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25349605-Local-Politics-with-National-Impact With the last national election twelve months ago and the next one twelve months away, the political world is focused on state contests less than two weeks from now. What will races for Governor in New Jersey and Virginia mean for President Obama and Democrats in Congress? Will Maine change the momentum on same-sex marriage? Also, the 'Pay Czar' cuts executive pay, and Twitter and Facebook are what they are but, even in the age of the Internet, television still rules. With the last national election twelve months ago and the next one twelve months away, the political world is focused on state contests less than two weeks from now. What will races for Governor in New Jersey and Virginia mean for President Obama and Democrats in Congress? Will Maine change the momentum on same-sex marriage? Also, the 'Pay Czar' cuts executive pay, and Twitter and Facebook are what they are but, even in the age of the Internet, television still rules. With the last national election twelve months ago and the next one twelve months away, the political world is focused on state contests less than two weeks from now. What will races for Governor in New Jersey and Virginia mean for President Obama and Democrats in Congress? Will Maine change the momentum on same-sex marriage? Also, the 'Pay Czar' cuts executive pay, and Twitter and Facebook are what they are but, even in the age of the Internet, television still rules. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25349605 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:28:10 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397142-Afghanistan-US-Troops-and-the-Run-off-Election The White House says President Obama may decide about troops for Afghanistan even before the run-off election on November 7. But a lot depends on security, how the voting's conducted and the outcome. We look at the prospects.  Also, Iran strikes a nuclear deal, and  violence in Rio as Brazil tries to raise funds for the 2016 Olympics. The White House says President Obama may decide about troops for Afghanistan even before the run-off election on November 7. But a lot depends on security, how the voting's conducted and the outcome. We look at the prospects.  Also, Iran strikes a nuclear deal, and  violence in Rio as Brazil tries to raise funds for the 2016 Olympics. The White House says President Obama may decide about troops for Afghanistan even before the run-off election on November 7. But a lot depends on security, how the voting's conducted and the outcome. We look at the prospects.  Also, Iran strikes a nuclear deal, and  violence in Rio as Brazil tries to raise funds for the 2016 Olympics. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25397142 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:23:35 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25334456-Afghanistan-US-Troops-and-the-Run-off-Election The White House says President Obama may decide about troops for Afghanistan even before the run-off election on November 7. But a lot depends on security, how the voting's conducted and the outcome. We look at the prospects.  Also, Iran strikes a nuclear deal, and  violence in Rio as Brazil tries to raise funds for the 2016 Olympics. The White House says President Obama may decide about troops for Afghanistan even before the run-off election on November 7. But a lot depends on security, how the voting's conducted and the outcome. We look at the prospects.  Also, Iran strikes a nuclear deal, and  violence in Rio as Brazil tries to raise funds for the 2016 Olympics. The White House says President Obama may decide about troops for Afghanistan even before the run-off election on November 7. But a lot depends on security, how the voting's conducted and the outcome. We look at the prospects.  Also, Iran strikes a nuclear deal, and  violence in Rio as Brazil tries to raise funds for the 2016 Olympics. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25334456 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:23:35 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397143-Pakistan-and-the-Taliban Pakistan's army is finally taking on the Taliban in South Waziristan. Will the much-delayed offensive help the US and NATO against the Taliban in Afghanistan? Is Pakistan more interested in its historic conflict with India? Also, President Karzai is forced into a run-off election in Afghanistan, and the Obama Administration and medical marijuana. Pakistan's army is finally taking on the Taliban in South Waziristan. Will the much-delayed offensive help the US and NATO against the Taliban in Afghanistan? Is Pakistan more interested in its historic conflict with India? Also, President Karzai is forced into a run-off election in Afghanistan, and the Obama Administration and medical marijuana. Pakistan's army is finally taking on the Taliban in South Waziristan. Will the much-delayed offensive help the US and NATO against the Taliban in Afghanistan? Is Pakistan more interested in its historic conflict with India? Also, President Karzai is forced into a run-off election in Afghanistan, and the Obama Administration and medical marijuana. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25397143 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:15:00 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25320671-Pakistan-and-the-Taliban Pakistan's army is finally taking on the Taliban in South Waziristan. Will the much-delayed offensive help the US and NATO against the Taliban in Afghanistan? Is Pakistan more interested in its historic conflict with India? Also, President Karzai is forced into a run-off election in Afghanistan, and the Obama Administration and medical marijuana. Pakistan's army is finally taking on the Taliban in South Waziristan. Will the much-delayed offensive help the US and NATO against the Taliban in Afghanistan? Is Pakistan more interested in its historic conflict with India? Also, President Karzai is forced into a run-off election in Afghanistan, and the Obama Administration and medical marijuana. Pakistan's army is finally taking on the Taliban in South Waziristan. Will the much-delayed offensive help the US and NATO against the Taliban in Afghanistan? Is Pakistan more interested in its historic conflict with India? Also, President Karzai is forced into a run-off election in Afghanistan, and the Obama Administration and medical marijuana. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25320671 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:15:00 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397144-Is-It-Time-to-Bust-the-Trusts-Again Big name economists, including Alan Greenspan, are saying it's time to break up financial institutions that are "too big to fail." Is it too late even to regulate the banks and brokerages that caused the financial meltdown?  Does a new agency for consumer finance protection have a chance? Also, a UN-backed commission says that Afghan President Hamid Karzai failed to win re-election, and both carrots and sticks to persuade Sudan to end Darfur's humanitarian crisis. Big name economists, including Alan Greenspan, are saying it's time to break up financial institutions that are "too big to fail." Is it too late even to regulate the banks and brokerages that caused the financial meltdown?  Does a new agency for consumer finance protection have a chance? Also, a UN-backed commission says that Afghan President Hamid Karzai failed to win re-election, and both carrots and sticks to persuade Sudan to end Darfur's humanitarian crisis. Big name economists, including Alan Greenspan, are saying it's time to break up financial institutions that are "too big to fail." Is it too late even to regulate the banks and brokerages that caused the financial meltdown?  Does a new agency for consumer finance protection have a chance? Also, a UN-backed commission says that Afghan President Hamid Karzai failed to win re-election, and both carrots and sticks to persuade Sudan to end Darfur's humanitarian crisis. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25397144 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25314766-Is-It-Time-to-Bust-the-Trusts-Again Big name economists, including Alan Greenspan, are saying it's time to break up financial institutions that are "too big to fail." Is it too late even to regulate the banks and brokerages that caused the financial meltdown?  Does a new agency for consumer finance protection have a chance? Also, a UN-backed commission says that Afghan President Hamid Karzai failed to win re-election, and both carrots and sticks to persuade Sudan to end Darfur's humanitarian crisis. Big name economists, including Alan Greenspan, are saying it's time to break up financial institutions that are "too big to fail." Is it too late even to regulate the banks and brokerages that caused the financial meltdown?  Does a new agency for consumer finance protection have a chance? Also, a UN-backed commission says that Afghan President Hamid Karzai failed to win re-election, and both carrots and sticks to persuade Sudan to end Darfur's humanitarian crisis. Big name economists, including Alan Greenspan, are saying it's time to break up financial institutions that are "too big to fail." Is it too late even to regulate the banks and brokerages that caused the financial meltdown?  Does a new agency for consumer finance protection have a chance? Also, a UN-backed commission says that Afghan President Hamid Karzai failed to win re-election, and both carrots and sticks to persuade Sudan to end Darfur's humanitarian crisis. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25314766 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397145-Barack-Obama-and-the-Military-Industrial-Complex In deciding what to do in Afghanistan, President Obama faces more than the question of how many troops. It's the clout of the military in a society where the civilian government is supposed to be in charge. After all, it took a former general, President Dwight Eisenhower, to coin the term "military-industrial complex." Also, a run-off election for Afghanistan, and the boy who wasn't in the balloon after all. In deciding what to do in Afghanistan, President Obama faces more than the question of how many troops. It's the clout of the military in a society where the civilian government is supposed to be in charge. After all, it took a former general, President Dwight Eisenhower, to coin the term "military-industrial complex." Also, a run-off election for Afghanistan, and the boy who wasn't in the balloon after all. In deciding what to do in Afghanistan, President Obama faces more than the question of how many troops. It's the clout of the military in a society where the civilian government is supposed to be in charge. After all, it took a former general, President Dwight Eisenhower, to coin the term "military-industrial complex." Also, a run-off election for Afghanistan, and the boy who wasn't in the balloon after all. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25397145 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25299432-Barack-Obama-and-the-Military-Industrial-Complex In deciding what to do in Afghanistan, President Obama faces more than the question of how many troops. It's the clout of the military in a society where the civilian government is supposed to be in charge. After all, it took a former general, President Dwight Eisenhower, to coin the term "military-industrial complex." Also, a run-off election for Afghanistan, and the boy who wasn't in the balloon after all. In deciding what to do in Afghanistan, President Obama faces more than the question of how many troops. It's the clout of the military in a society where the civilian government is supposed to be in charge. After all, it took a former general, President Dwight Eisenhower, to coin the term "military-industrial complex." Also, a run-off election for Afghanistan, and the boy who wasn't in the balloon after all. In deciding what to do in Afghanistan, President Obama faces more than the question of how many troops. It's the clout of the military in a society where the civilian government is supposed to be in charge. After all, it took a former general, President Dwight Eisenhower, to coin the term "military-industrial complex." Also, a run-off election for Afghanistan, and the boy who wasn't in the balloon after all. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25299432 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25397146-The-President-and-The-Big-Easy President Obama touched down in New Orleans today, and the Big Easy seemed to be saying, "It's about time." We hear about reconstruction, flood protection, race and political partisanship. Also violence creates chaos in the the cultural hub of Pakistan, and women's rights in Saudi Arabia. President Obama touched down in New Orleans today, and the Big Easy seemed to be saying, "It's about time." We hear about reconstruction, flood protection, race and political partisanship. Also violence creates chaos in the the cultural hub of Pakistan, and women's rights in Saudi Arabia. President Obama touched down in New Orleans today, and the Big Easy seemed to be saying, "It's about time." We hear about reconstruction, flood protection, race and political partisanship. Also violence creates chaos in the the cultural hub of Pakistan, and women's rights in Saudi Arabia. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25397146 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:58:39 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25292666-The-President-and-The-Big-Easy President Obama touched down in New Orleans today, and the Big Easy seemed to be saying, "It's about time." We hear about reconstruction, flood protection, race and political partisanship. Also violence creates chaos in the the cultural hub of Pakistan, and women's rights in Saudi Arabia. President Obama touched down in New Orleans today, and the Big Easy seemed to be saying, "It's about time." We hear about reconstruction, flood protection, race and political partisanship. Also violence creates chaos in the the cultural hub of Pakistan, and women's rights in Saudi Arabia. President Obama touched down in New Orleans today, and the Big Easy seemed to be saying, "It's about time." We hear about reconstruction, flood protection, race and political partisanship. Also violence creates chaos in the the cultural hub of Pakistan, and women's rights in Saudi Arabia. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25292666 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:58:39 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25286737-The-US-and-Russia-Iran-and-Nuclear-Weapons Hillary Clinton's in Moscow to talk about Iran's nuclear program and renewing the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty, not to mention Afghanistan. We hear about diplomacy and nuclear weapons.  Also, after taxpayer bailouts, Wall Street bonuses jump, and despite wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, military recruiting is setting historic records.   Hillary Clinton's in Moscow to talk about Iran's nuclear program and renewing the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty, not to mention Afghanistan. We hear about diplomacy and nuclear weapons.  Also, after taxpayer bailouts, Wall Street bonuses jump, and despite wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, military recruiting is setting historic records.   Hillary Clinton's in Moscow to talk about Iran's nuclear program and renewing the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty, not to mention Afghanistan. We hear about diplomacy and nuclear weapons.  Also, after taxpayer bailouts, Wall Street bonuses jump, and despite wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, military recruiting is setting historic records.   tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25286737 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:07:15 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25279601-Don-t-Ask-Don-t-Tell-Comes-Out-of-the-Closet President Obama wants to revoke "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," but Congress will have to repeal the ban on gays in the military. We hear about morale and civil rights in the military. Also, more troops for Afghanistan, and the Senate Finance Committee on healthcare reform. President Obama wants to revoke "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," but Congress will have to repeal the ban on gays in the military. We hear about morale and civil rights in the military. Also, more troops for Afghanistan, and the Senate Finance Committee on healthcare reform. President Obama wants to revoke "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," but Congress will have to repeal the ban on gays in the military. We hear about morale and civil rights in the military. Also, more troops for Afghanistan, and the Senate Finance Committee on healthcare reform. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25279601 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:51:12 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25275530-Afghanistan-War-and-Peace-in-the-Graveyard-of-Empires Does al Qaeda in Afghanistan threaten US security? What about the Taliban? What will it take to establish a credible civilian government? Should the US send more troops or begin conducting a graceful withdrawal? We look at some of the questions facing the latest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Also, insurers suddenly push back against the healthcare reform bill, and football, concussions and memory-related disease.  Does al Qaeda in Afghanistan threaten US security? What about the Taliban? What will it take to establish a credible civilian government? Should the US send more troops or begin conducting a graceful withdrawal? We look at some of the questions facing the latest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Also, insurers suddenly push back against the healthcare reform bill, and football, concussions and memory-related disease.  Does al Qaeda in Afghanistan threaten US security? What about the Taliban? What will it take to establish a credible civilian government? Should the US send more troops or begin conducting a graceful withdrawal? We look at some of the questions facing the latest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Also, insurers suddenly push back against the healthcare reform bill, and football, concussions and memory-related disease.  tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25275530 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:40:00 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25261589-Barack-Obama-and-the-Nobel-Prize President Barack Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize today for what the prize committee called "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples."  Also today, corporate America is divided over climate change.  Will regulations that raise costs for some create profits for others? President Barack Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize today for what the prize committee called "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples."  Also today, corporate America is divided over climate change.  Will regulations that raise costs for some create profits for others? President Barack Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize today for what the prize committee called "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples."  Also today, corporate America is divided over climate change.  Will regulations that raise costs for some create profits for others? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25261589 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:55:00 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25256084-Hollywood-Meets-the-Internet-and-Economic-Reality Technology and economics are working big change on the business of entertainment.  What are the opportunities for content with quality?and the risks of Hollywood dumbing down more than ever? Also, loan modifications are starting to slow foreclosures, and Republicans strike back on Congressional ethics. Technology and economics are working big change on the business of entertainment.  What are the opportunities for content with quality?and the risks of Hollywood dumbing down more than ever? Also, loan modifications are starting to slow foreclosures, and Republicans strike back on Congressional ethics. Technology and economics are working big change on the business of entertainment.  What are the opportunities for content with quality?and the risks of Hollywood dumbing down more than ever? Also, loan modifications are starting to slow foreclosures, and Republicans strike back on Congressional ethics. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25256084 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:45:00 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25250491-Is-a-Jobless-Recovery-Not-a-Recovery-after-All Almost 16 million Americans are unemployed, more than the populations of 46 of the 50 states. Should a second stimulus put checks in the mail? What about tax credits for employers who create new jobs? Will developing markets overseas lead to more or less employment in the US? Also, President Obama agonizes over Afghanistan, and a new wrinkle for the "public option" in healthcare reform. Almost 16 million Americans are unemployed, more than the populations of 46 of the 50 states. Should a second stimulus put checks in the mail? What about tax credits for employers who create new jobs? Will developing markets overseas lead to more or less employment in the US? Also, President Obama agonizes over Afghanistan, and a new wrinkle for the "public option" in healthcare reform. Almost 16 million Americans are unemployed, more than the populations of 46 of the 50 states. Should a second stimulus put checks in the mail? What about tax credits for employers who create new jobs? Will developing markets overseas lead to more or less employment in the US? Also, President Obama agonizes over Afghanistan, and a new wrinkle for the "public option" in healthcare reform. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25250491 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:21:21 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25250492-Healthcare-Reform-and-the-DWP-in-Transition Broken water pipes, drought restrictions, increased rates for customers and politics at LA's Department of Water and Power. Plus, a history of Los Angeles during another turbulent era. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, healthcare reform is finally headed toward the floors of the House and the Senate. Broken water pipes, drought restrictions, increased rates for customers and politics at LA's Department of Water and Power. Plus, a history of Los Angeles during another turbulent era. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, healthcare reform is finally headed toward the floors of the House and the Senate. Broken water pipes, drought restrictions, increased rates for customers and politics at LA's Department of Water and Power. Plus, a history of Los Angeles during another turbulent era. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, healthcare reform is finally headed toward the floors of the House and the Senate. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25250492 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25244666-Congress-Lurches-toward-Healthcare-Reform Healthcare reform is finally headed toward the floors of the House and the Senate, presuming Democratic leaders can cobble together five different proposals. Can they do it by next week? What are the likely issues once debate finally gets under way?  Also, NASA gets ready for its Moon crash mission. On Reporter's Notebook, a new solution for New Orleans: houses that float. Healthcare reform is finally headed toward the floors of the House and the Senate, presuming Democratic leaders can cobble together five different proposals. Can they do it by next week? What are the likely issues once debate finally gets under way?  Also, NASA gets ready for its Moon crash mission. On Reporter's Notebook, a new solution for New Orleans: houses that float. Healthcare reform is finally headed toward the floors of the House and the Senate, presuming Democratic leaders can cobble together five different proposals. Can they do it by next week? What are the likely issues once debate finally gets under way?  Also, NASA gets ready for its Moon crash mission. On Reporter's Notebook, a new solution for New Orleans: houses that float. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25244666 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:28:00 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25238439-A-New-Justice-and-a-New-Term-for-a-Court-in-Transition Justice Sonia Sotomayor began her first full term on the US Supreme Court today.  Will the conservative majority come out swinging this year or sit back to avoid confrontations with Congress? Also, the Senate finally begins debating healthcare reform, and vaccination is now available against swine flu. Will Americans want it? Justice Sonia Sotomayor began her first full term on the US Supreme Court today.  Will the conservative majority come out swinging this year or sit back to avoid confrontations with Congress? Also, the Senate finally begins debating healthcare reform, and vaccination is now available against swine flu. Will Americans want it? Justice Sonia Sotomayor began her first full term on the US Supreme Court today.  Will the conservative majority come out swinging this year or sit back to avoid confrontations with Congress? Also, the Senate finally begins debating healthcare reform, and vaccination is now available against swine flu. Will Americans want it? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25238439 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:56:26 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25224135-Blame-It-on-Rio-Chicago-Loses-2016-Olympic-Games The International Olympic Committee today granted the 2016 Summer Olympic Games to Rio de Janeiro, with Chicago eliminated in the first round of voting. The historic decision takes the games to the South American continent for the very first time. Also, unemployment continues to climb, and re-writing the book on evolution, based on a startling new discovery in the African desert. Conan Nolan guest hosts. The International Olympic Committee today granted the 2016 Summer Olympic Games to Rio de Janeiro, with Chicago eliminated in the first round of voting. The historic decision takes the games to the South American continent for the very first time. Also, unemployment continues to climb, and re-writing the book on evolution, based on a startling new discovery in the African desert. Conan Nolan guest hosts. The International Olympic Committee today granted the 2016 Summer Olympic Games to Rio de Janeiro, with Chicago eliminated in the first round of voting. The historic decision takes the games to the South American continent for the very first time. Also, unemployment continues to climb, and re-writing the book on evolution, based on a startling new discovery in the African desert. Conan Nolan guest hosts. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25224135 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:11:55 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25218610-FBI-Makes-an-Arrest-in-a-Case-of-Domestic-Terrorism It is being called one of the most serious terrorist threats since 9/11. Najibullah Zazi, a 24-year¬old Afghan entered a plea of ?not guilty? this week to charges of conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction. His arrest came amidst a number of other terror related cases. How serious were these threats? Are they the result of improved law enforcement? What role did the Patriot Act play? Also, the US and its allies talk to Iran about its nuclear program. On Reporter's Notebook, could massive earthquakes thousands of miles apart impact other faults around the globe? Conan Nolan guest hosts. It is being called one of the most serious terrorist threats since 9/11. Najibullah Zazi, a 24-year¬old Afghan entered a plea of ?not guilty? this week to charges of conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction. His arrest came amidst a number of other terror related cases. How serious were these threats? Are they the result of improved law enforcement? What role did the Patriot Act play? Also, the US and its allies talk to Iran about its nuclear program. On Reporter's Notebook, could massive earthquakes thousands of miles apart impact other faults around the globe? Conan Nolan guest hosts. It is being called one of the most serious terrorist threats since 9/11. Najibullah Zazi, a 24-year¬old Afghan entered a plea of ?not guilty? this week to charges of conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction. His arrest came amidst a number of other terror related cases. How serious were these threats? Are they the result of improved law enforcement? What role did the Patriot Act play? Also, the US and its allies talk to Iran about its nuclear program. On Reporter's Notebook, could massive earthquakes thousands of miles apart impact other faults around the globe? Conan Nolan guest hosts. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25218610 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:26:00 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25212693-US-and-Iran-Face-to-Face-for-the-First-Time-in-30-Years In Geneva tomorrow, the United States will sit down for direct negotiations with Iran for the first time in three decades. The US, France, Britain, China, Russia and Germany will push for greater transparency on Iran's nuclear program, and threaten sanctions if President Ahmadinejad refuses to cooperate. What can the West hope to achieve at the talks? Will Russia and China agree to stepping up the pressure on Iran? Also,  earthquakes and tsunamis strike Samoa, and pitching the Olympics. The Obamas take Chicago's case to Copenhagen. Sara Terry guest hosts. In Geneva tomorrow, the United States will sit down for direct negotiations with Iran for the first time in three decades. The US, France, Britain, China, Russia and Germany will push for greater transparency on Iran's nuclear program, and threaten sanctions if President Ahmadinejad refuses to cooperate. What can the West hope to achieve at the talks? Will Russia and China agree to stepping up the pressure on Iran? Also,  earthquakes and tsunamis strike Samoa, and pitching the Olympics. The Obamas take Chicago's case to Copenhagen. Sara Terry guest hosts. In Geneva tomorrow, the United States will sit down for direct negotiations with Iran for the first time in three decades. The US, France, Britain, China, Russia and Germany will push for greater transparency on Iran's nuclear program, and threaten sanctions if President Ahmadinejad refuses to cooperate. What can the West hope to achieve at the talks? Will Russia and China agree to stepping up the pressure on Iran? Also,  earthquakes and tsunamis strike Samoa, and pitching the Olympics. The Obamas take Chicago's case to Copenhagen. Sara Terry guest hosts. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25212693 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:10:18 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25206216-H1N1-What-You-Need-to-Know-What-You-Need-to-Do As the US government prepares to hand out more than 250 million free doses of vaccine for the H1N1 virus, health officials are confronting fear and misinformation. What is the H1N1, or swine flu, as it's commonly known? Who should take a vaccine against it? By taking early precautions to combat the flu, has the government caused more anxiety than necessary? Also, Also, terror suspect, Najibullah Zazi, enters a plea, and startling news about the placebo effect.  Sara Terry guest hosts. As the US government prepares to hand out more than 250 million free doses of vaccine for the H1N1 virus, health officials are confronting fear and misinformation. What is the H1N1, or swine flu, as it's commonly known? Who should take a vaccine against it? By taking early precautions to combat the flu, has the government caused more anxiety than necessary? Also, Also, terror suspect, Najibullah Zazi, enters a plea, and startling news about the placebo effect.  Sara Terry guest hosts. As the US government prepares to hand out more than 250 million free doses of vaccine for the H1N1 virus, health officials are confronting fear and misinformation. What is the H1N1, or swine flu, as it's commonly known? Who should take a vaccine against it? By taking early precautions to combat the flu, has the government caused more anxiety than necessary? Also, Also, terror suspect, Najibullah Zazi, enters a plea, and startling news about the placebo effect.  Sara Terry guest hosts. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25206216 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:50:17 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25201281-Reassessing-Afghanistan Amid dire warnings and dwindling public support, President Obama has called for a reassessment of strategy in Afghanistan. Monday, will the surge of troops called for by military commanders be a guarantee of success? Is it time to scale back to avoid another quagmire? Amid dire warnings and dwindling public support, President Obama has called for a reassessment of strategy in Afghanistan. Monday, will the surge of troops called for by military commanders be a guarantee of success? Is it time to scale back to avoid another quagmire? Amid dire warnings and dwindling public support, President Obama has called for a reassessment of strategy in Afghanistan. Monday, will the surge of troops called for by military commanders be a guarantee of success? Is it time to scale back to avoid another quagmire? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25201281 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25185525-The-G-20-and-the-Future-of-the-Global-Economy One year after the global recession hit its peak, the leaders of 20 nations are meeting in Pittsburgh to talk about preventing the same thing from happening again. But is the current "recovery" real for millions of people? Is the G-20 likely to make things better or worse? Also, covert evidence of an Iranian nuclear facility, and persuasive evidence of a real terrorist plot on American soil. One year after the global recession hit its peak, the leaders of 20 nations are meeting in Pittsburgh to talk about preventing the same thing from happening again. But is the current "recovery" real for millions of people? Is the G-20 likely to make things better or worse? Also, covert evidence of an Iranian nuclear facility, and persuasive evidence of a real terrorist plot on American soil. One year after the global recession hit its peak, the leaders of 20 nations are meeting in Pittsburgh to talk about preventing the same thing from happening again. But is the current "recovery" real for millions of people? Is the G-20 likely to make things better or worse? Also, covert evidence of an Iranian nuclear facility, and persuasive evidence of a real terrorist plot on American soil. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25185525 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:45:27 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25179977-A-New-Thrust-against-Nuclear-Weapons In another departure from the policies of George W. Bush, President Obama has put a ban on nuclear weapons back on the agenda for the US and for the United Nations. We hear about today's unanimous resolution by the UN Security Council. Will its provisions be verifiable? Will it make the world safer? Also, Ted Kennedy last wish granted as a temporary senator is named for Massachusetts, and a hoard of gold and silver that goes back to the days of Beowulf in 7th Century England. In another departure from the policies of George W. Bush, President Obama has put a ban on nuclear weapons back on the agenda for the US and for the United Nations. We hear about today's unanimous resolution by the UN Security Council. Will its provisions be verifiable? Will it make the world safer? Also, Ted Kennedy last wish granted as a temporary senator is named for Massachusetts, and a hoard of gold and silver that goes back to the days of Beowulf in 7th Century England. In another departure from the policies of George W. Bush, President Obama has put a ban on nuclear weapons back on the agenda for the US and for the United Nations. We hear about today's unanimous resolution by the UN Security Council. Will its provisions be verifiable? Will it make the world safer? Also, Ted Kennedy last wish granted as a temporary senator is named for Massachusetts, and a hoard of gold and silver that goes back to the days of Beowulf in 7th Century England. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25179977 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:52:06 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25173781-Barack-Obama-at-the-UN-New-Approaches-or-More-of-the-Same President Obama has made his first address to the UN General Assembly, with more than 120 world leaders on hand. We hear some of the highlights.  On Reporter's Notebook, will US forces in Afghanistan be increased or scaled back? President Obama has made his first address to the UN General Assembly, with more than 120 world leaders on hand. We hear some of the highlights.  On Reporter's Notebook, will US forces in Afghanistan be increased or scaled back? President Obama has made his first address to the UN General Assembly, with more than 120 world leaders on hand. We hear some of the highlights.  On Reporter's Notebook, will US forces in Afghanistan be increased or scaled back? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25173781 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:31:24 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25167213-World-Leaders-Take-on-Climate-Change On his first day at the United Nations, Barack Obama addressed a multitude of issues, starting with climate change. Can he help set the stage for international action? Is it already too late to prevent life-changing developments all over the world? Also, Obama urges Netanyahu and Abbas to restart Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and new rules for net neutrality.  On his first day at the United Nations, Barack Obama addressed a multitude of issues, starting with climate change. Can he help set the stage for international action? Is it already too late to prevent life-changing developments all over the world? Also, Obama urges Netanyahu and Abbas to restart Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and new rules for net neutrality.  On his first day at the United Nations, Barack Obama addressed a multitude of issues, starting with climate change. Can he help set the stage for international action? Is it already too late to prevent life-changing developments all over the world? Also, Obama urges Netanyahu and Abbas to restart Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and new rules for net neutrality.  tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25167213 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:24:14 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25161622-Healthcare-Reform-Is-the-President-Doing-It-Right-or-Not Recent reports say healthcare reform is in trouble, but the American Medical Association has done an about face. After decades of opposition, why is Washington's most potent lobby running TV ads that favor a government overhaul? Can the doctors get the public on board? Also, an urgent need for more troops in Afghanistan, and three arrests in what might or might not be a terrorist plot linked to Al Qaeda. Recent reports say healthcare reform is in trouble, but the American Medical Association has done an about face. After decades of opposition, why is Washington's most potent lobby running TV ads that favor a government overhaul? Can the doctors get the public on board? Also, an urgent need for more troops in Afghanistan, and three arrests in what might or might not be a terrorist plot linked to Al Qaeda. Recent reports say healthcare reform is in trouble, but the American Medical Association has done an about face. After decades of opposition, why is Washington's most potent lobby running TV ads that favor a government overhaul? Can the doctors get the public on board? Also, an urgent need for more troops in Afghanistan, and three arrests in what might or might not be a terrorist plot linked to Al Qaeda. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25161622 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:22:24 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25147600-Russia-Iran-and-Missile-Defense-in-Europe Vladimir Putin calls it "right and brave."  John McCain says it is "seriously misguided."  President Obama's decision not to locate a missile shield in Eastern Europe.  What are the military consequences?  What about Iran?  Is it time for a "new beginning" for relations with Russia? Also, The soft sell of First Lady Michelle Obama, and the flap over ACORN. Vladimir Putin calls it "right and brave."  John McCain says it is "seriously misguided."  President Obama's decision not to locate a missile shield in Eastern Europe.  What are the military consequences?  What about Iran?  Is it time for a "new beginning" for relations with Russia? Also, The soft sell of First Lady Michelle Obama, and the flap over ACORN. Vladimir Putin calls it "right and brave."  John McCain says it is "seriously misguided."  President Obama's decision not to locate a missile shield in Eastern Europe.  What are the military consequences?  What about Iran?  Is it time for a "new beginning" for relations with Russia? Also, The soft sell of First Lady Michelle Obama, and the flap over ACORN. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25147600 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:45:00 -0700 no KCRW's To the Point