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Social Security: It's too complicated
Chris Farrell Nov 2, 2012
More than 20 percent of the U.S. national budget is spent on Social Security, so of course politicians like to promise to reform it. Commentator Chris Farrell says unfortunately both candidates' plans are way too complicated.
Opinion: Why I'm voting for Barack Obama
Andy Kindler Nov 2, 2012
Comedian Andy Kindler on why he's voting to reelect President Barack Obama.
Opinion: Why I'm voting for Mitt Romney
Brian Donovan Nov 5, 2012
Comedy writer Brian Donovan on why he's voting for Mitt Romney.
Campaigns reboot after Sandy
David Gura Oct 31, 2012
Election officials in storm-stricken counties scramble ahead of voting day.
Food stamps and the politics of poverty
Shereen Marisol Meraji Oct 30, 2012
As the 2012 presidential election enters its final days, we examine one of the stars of the campaign. Not binders or Big Bird. This one begins with the letter 'F' -- food stamps.
Binders, Big Bird -- and food stamps?
Shereen Marisol Meraji Oct 29, 2012
If millions more Americans are relying on food stamps, does that mean the program is working or failing?
You can do a lot with $2 billion
Kai Ryssdal Oct 26, 2012
President Obama and Gov. Romney have raised just shy of $2 billion collectively. Here are a few things they could do with that money.
Two small businessmen, two views on taxes
Krissy Clark Oct 24, 2012
Business owners share friendship and a passion for dirt bikes, but are far apart when it comes to taxes and politics.
Ryan says private sector key to ending high poverty
Shereen Marisol Meraji Oct 25, 2012
VP candidate says businesses can grow jobs and private donations can displace the safety net.
The hidden side of U.S. economic growth: Is it over?
Kai Ryssdal Oct 3, 2012
As President Obama and Mitt Romney practice their talking points and zingers on the American economy, Freakonomics reveals why we may never get big-time economic growth back.
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