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Expectations After Egypt's Election

The Arab Spring sent Egyptians to the polls this week in the nation's first-ever presidential election.  Two days of voting and millions of ballots...

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Poetry of the Taliban

When you think about the Taliban, poetry is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But last week a collection of Taliban poems...

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Poetry of the Taliban - Extended Interview

Click here for an extended chat with Felix Kuehn, one of the editors of Poetry of the Taliban....

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Dress Rehearsal for a Bank Run?

After failing to piece together a coalition government, Greek citizens are heading back to the polls in June to elect new federal officials. That, coupled...

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Breivik and Norwegian Justice

The trial of Anders Behring Breivik is testing Norway's progressive justice system, which is based more on rehabilitation than punishment. Its courts hand out comparatively...

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Episode 72 - F-35 SNAFU

  Problem Procurement The Sound of Delicious Bond's Booze Pain at the Pumps Titanic in 3D William Gibson's Music Weather Warnings Do Sanctions Work?... Read More »

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On Fire For Tibet: Uncut, Untranslated Interview

On last Saturday's show, Brent spoke with Migmer Tsering (with the help of a translator).  Tsering* is a pro-Tibet activist living in India who has...

Episode 71 - Online Vigilantes

  Twitter, Trayvon and Justice Stand Your Ground Game of Thrones in 90 Seconds April Fool's Marketing Self-Immolation Survivor Trudeau vs. Brazeau Mommy Porn Empire... Read More »

On Fire for Tibet

Early in the morning of November 4th, Migmer Tsering walked up to the Chinese embassy in New Delhi and set himself on fire. His legs... Read More »

Episode 70 - The Lone Wolf

  Terror's New Paradigm Low Voice, High Votes John Carter Flops Aboriginals Look to Iran Season of the Riot Exploited Athletes and NCAA Mad Men... Read More »