Politics
Presidential Hopefuls Blame Gas Prices On Obama
[3 min 45 sec]
February 23, 2012
Thursday's Show Listen to Wednesday's Show >
The Medal of Honor is held by a military honor guard at the White House last September, when President Obama awarded the medal to Marine Cpl. Dakota Meyer, 23, from Greensburg, Ky., for his actions in Afghanistan. The Supreme Court is now deciding if those who falsely claim to have won such military awards can be prosecuted for lying.
Can 'I Earned The Medal Of Honor' Get You Jailed?
()The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case about lies, big and small, and when those lies can be a crime under the First Amendment guarantee of free speech. At issue is the constitutionality of a law making it a crime to lie about being the recipient of military medals.
The Record
Rihanna And Chris Brown: The Saga Continues()
February 22, 2012 When the singers released remixes featuring each other this week, the Internet's jaw dropped.
U.S.
Should Valets Be Responsible For Drunk Drivers, Too?()
February 22, 2012 A Boston city councilor wants to enlist the help of valets in keeping drunken drivers off the road. "They are literally our last line of defense," says Rob Consalvo. But critics say that's too much responsibility for valets who, unlike bartenders, are not trained to spot intoxication.
Business
New Consumer Agency Eyes Bank Overdraft Fees()
February 22, 2012 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates that last year, banks made $15 billion to $22 billion from the overdrawn-account fees they charge customers. The agency is seeking data from banks so it can help customers avoid such charges. But any changes could lead banks to raise other fees.
Author Interviews
A 'Favored Daughter' Fights For The Women Of Afghanistan()
February 22, 2012 Fawzia Koofi almost died on the day she was born, but survived against all odds and became the first female deputy speaker of Afghanistan's parliament. Koofi plans to run for president in two years, and in a new memoir, describes her hopes for the country's future.
Election 2012
Protesters To GOP Candidates: Don't DREAM Halfway()
February 22, 2012 Three of the top candidates have said they support only part of the DREAM Act, which proposes paths to citizenship for some undocumented children of immigrants. It's an unpopular stance among the Latino voters the candidates are courting in the border state.
Sweetness And Light
When There's More To Winning Than Winning()
February 22, 2012 Cory Weissman didn't get a chance to play much basketball before suffering a stroke during his freshman year at Gettysburg College. But as a senior, for at least one game, the ball was in his court.
