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David Schlendorf talked about key FBI programs, how they’re funded, and spending priorities in a time of constrained federal budgets. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communica…

Phyllis Bennis talked about the presence of U.S. troops around the world, their role, and how U.S. military capabilities compare with other countries. Topics included the continued role of t…

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) talked about his views on the role and mission of the newly created Joint Committee Select Committee on Deficit Reduction and its appointees. He also discussed …

Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz talked about President Obama’s State of the Union address and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included job creation…

Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Should a politician’s private life affect your vote?”

Senator Mike Lee talked about negotiations on raising the federal debt ceiling, the compromises he would like to see, and his balanced budget amendment. He also responded to telephone calls …

Telephone lines were open for comments on the U.S. poverty rate increase to 15 percent, the highest level since 1993.

Richard Norton Smith and Thomas E. Dewey, III, talked about the life and career of 1944 and 1948 Republican presidential nominee Thomas E. Dewey (1902-1971). They responded to telephone call…

Stacy Palmer talked about the rate of charitable giving in the United States and how the recession of 2008-09 has affected philanthropy. She responded to telephone calls and electronic commu…

Marilyn Geewax talked about rising food prices in the U.S. and globally, and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Among the factors that are causing the increases are …

Telephone lines were open for comments on news of the day.

Matthew Lee spoke by phone about the State Department’s role in the killing by U.S. forces of Osama bin Laden. He also talked about Pakistan and travel warnings for U.S. citizens. C-SPAN Rad…

Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Should Congress compromise on extending the Social Security payroll tax?”

Telephone lines were open for comments on the Supreme Court 5-4 decision that California must reduce its prison population. The ruling is based on the premise that California’s overcrowded p…

John Steele Gordon talked about the political and economic forces which led to the creation of the federal income tax. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr.…

Thomas Mann and Douglas Brinkley talked about the response of government and political leaders to crises throughout U.S. history, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communi…

Michelle Garcia talked about state and federal stalking laws, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The Obama administration designated January as Stalking Awar…

David Keene talked about the priorities and goals of the National Rifle Association (NRA) in 2012 elections, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discus…

Abigail Pogrebin talked about the history and 40th anniversary of Ms. Magazine as detailed in her New York Magazine October 31 issue. Among the topics she discussed in this interview were th…

Stephen Flanagan talked about the size and scope of what NATO countries offer in peacekeeping missions. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.