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Jan 22, 2009
The controversy of concierge medicine
Some states have been considering whether to regulate fee-for-service physicians who practice what is sometimes referred to as "concierge" medicine. Tamara Keith explores why the option has garnered controversy.
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Jan 22, 2009
Debate rises over Gaza aid distribution
Aid organizations estimate damage to Gaza from Israel's incursion could be $1.5 billion. Whatever aid comes in, there's disagreement among Palestinian groups over who should distribute it. Daniel Estrin reports.
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Jan 22, 2009
Economic woes limit U.S. foreign policy
President Obama's inauguration address focused a lot on the economy and foreign policy. But the U.S. economy may play a huge role in determining what can be done overseas. Kai Ryssdal speaks about foreign policy with Gideon Rose, managing editor of Foreign Affairs magazine.
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Jan 22, 2009
Wage stagnation is the real problem
While commentator David Frum doesn't think much of President Obama's plans to stimulate the economy, he says something needs to be done about workers' stagnating wages. He has a couple ideas how to do it with less government spending.
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Jan 22, 2009
What is ‘creative capitalism?’
At 2008's World Economic Forum, Bill Gates challenged corporations to engage in 'creative capitalism,' or be more socially responsible. Kai Ryssdal speaks with journalist Michael Kinsley about what that entails.
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Jan 21, 2009
Smaller stimulus for a unified Congress
President Obama's stimulus package may be too much debt for the comfort of some in Congress. Commentator Robert Reich says he can choose that route, or go for less money and more congressional support.
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Jan 21, 2009
Letters: Countrywide, economy, records
Our listeners weigh in this week on a bevy of topics. From interviews with a marketing executive and management consultant, to stories about vinyls and techies, listeners give us their opinions.
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Jan 21, 2009
What to do with the troubled banks?
As Bank of America and Citigroup continue their downward slides in the market, calls for a "bad bank" and rumors of nationalization have been growing. Kai Ryssdal speaks with MIT Professor Simon Johnson about what can be done with the banking system.
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Jan 20, 2009
Washington not too bad in recession
Washington, D.C. tends to get a boost from increased government spending when faced with tough economic times, and the current unemployment rate is low. But the region is not immune to hardship. Ronni Radbill reports.
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Jan 20, 2009
Obama must manage big expectations
Many people have high hopes that President-elect Obama will be able to fix our nation's biggest problems. Bob Moon speaks with behavioral economist Dan Ariely about how to manage those expectations.
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