Mar 15th, 2010 · Dial-up is the only way many residents of Trinity County, Calif., can get online, putting elementary school students at a disadvantage. The solution could be in the county's own backyard, but there's a catch.
Mar 11th, 2010 · The emerging consensus in Afghanistan is that military action alone will not win the war against the Taliban and a political solution will be necessary. Afghan President Hamid Karzai has reached out to some Taliban leaders. But analysts say the Taliban and the U.S. are not ready for full-scale negotiations — yet.
Feb 27th, 2010 · People between the ages of 19 and 29 make up a third of all uninsured Americans under retirement age. And for many of them, that's a choice. But that puts a strain on the health-care system. Host Guy Raz talks to Tom Baker, a University of Pennsylvania law professor who's proposing a 19th-century solution to this very 21st-century problem: tontines. The health insurance policies would pay a cash bonus to people who buy insurance and then don't use it. The practice was outlawed 100 years ago.
Feb 9th, 2010 · The national debate over health care appears to be taking a back seat to jobs creation — but the problem persists for people who have jobs but no health insurance. A recently-developed health alliance in New Orleans aims to be at least part of the solution to this problem.
Feb 4th, 2010 · One solution for the unemployment problem in the United States might be found overseas. President Obama says doubling exports in the next five years could add 2 million jobs. But less than 1 in 100 U.S. firms do any business overseas. And achieving the administration's goals could require crossing some Democrats.
Feb 4th, 2010 · One solution for the unemployment problem in the United States might be found overseas. President Obama says doubling exports in the next five years could add 2 million jobs. But less than 1 in 100 U.S. firms do any business overseas. And achieving the administration's goals could require crossing some Democrats.
Jan 27th, 2010 · President Obama is likely to spend some part of his speech Wednesday night talking about money and debt. Specifically: How much money the government will collect, and how much debt it will accumulate as it continues to spend more than it takes in. New estimates show this year's deficit is likely to hit $1.35 trillion. Ideas are coming in from all sides for how to get things back on track.
Jan 27th, 2010 · President Obama is likely to spend some part of his speech Wednesday night talking about money and debt. Specifically: How much money the government will collect, and how much debt it will accumulate as it continues to spend more than it takes in. New estimates show this year's deficit is likely to hit $1.35 trillion. Ideas are coming in from all sides for how to get things back on track.