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December 10, 2008

What Next In Illinois?

Governor Rod Blagojevic is under arrest and facing extensive corruption charges, including an attempt to force the Chicago Tribune newspaper to fire editors who had criticized the governor and called for his impeachment.

Behavioral Economics

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The once obscure field of behavioral economics has been getting a lot of attention these days.

Rating Companies and the Economic Downturn

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What role did bond rating companies like Moody’s play in the economic crisis?

Chocolate, the Ancient Way

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We visit Taza Chocolate, a company in Somerville Massachusetts. Taza makes chocolate through stone grinding: a process with roots in ancient Mexican traditions.

Eliott Carter Turns 100

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Elliott Carter, one of the world’s most prolific living composers turns 100 tomorrow.

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Friday, May 17, 2013
The Interview Behind ‘I Drive Your Truck’
Paul Monti next to the truck of his son, Jared Monti. Jared Monti died while serving in Afghanistan in 2006. (Anna Miller/Here & Now)

A conversation Here & Now’s Alex Ashlock had with Paul Monti about his son Jared Monti, who was killed in Afghanistan, sparked a song that hit No. 1 on the country charts last month.

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Friday, May 17, 2013
Foundation Puts Spotlight On Missing African Americans
Evelyn Shelton has been missing since May 2011. (Courtesy Shelton family)

The Black and Missing Foundation says African Americans make up about one-third of all missing people in the U.S. but they’re not represented in the media as much as pretty white females.

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Friday, May 17, 2013
What Your T-Shirt Label Doesn’t Reveal
Labels of garments bought at a Wal-Mart store in Atlanta. (David GoldmanAP)

After last month’s devastating garment factory collapse in Bangladesh, are you taking a second look at the labels in your clothing? Dara O’Rourke explains what we know about how our clothing is made.

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