Mar 16th, 2010 · Democrats are exploring a tricky procedure called "deeming" to speed up passage of health care legislation. The move would allow the House to pass the Senate health bill without a separate and distinct vote on it.
Mar 12th, 2010 · Back in 2007, Hollywood was suffering from serious battle fatigue. But a new surge of war movies has come out — Green Zone takes on the search for WMDs; The Hurt Locker follows a bomb squad; and The Pacific is a 10-hour HBO World War II epic. These aren't battle-strategy flicks — they explore the brutality of war on an individual scale.
Mar 12th, 2010 · From switching to energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances, to collecting rainwater and installing photovoltaic panels, how are experts making buildings that use less energy and generate less waste? Ira Flatow and guests explore the latest in green materials and design.
Mar 12th, 2010 · Elkhart, Ind., is situated close to major Midwest cities like Chicago and Indianapolis. With 35 million people within a few hours' drive, the town is exploring the possibility of building a type of tropical resort that's popular in cold climates in Europe.
Mar 10th, 2010 · Author Susan Jane Gilman explores Enlightened Sexism and the assumption given women's progress, now it's okay to resurrect sexist stereotypes of girls and women.
Mar 4th, 2010 · The Lost City of Z, David Grann's retelling of British explorer Percy Fawcett's final journey into the Amazon, climbs to No. 2 on this week's list.
Mar 3rd, 2010 · Explore the branches of contemporary song sprouting from the roots of ancient vocal traditions with Alyth McCormack, Nuala Kennedy and Julie Fowlis.
Feb 27th, 2010 · The latest novel from John Banville throws a handful of Greek gods into the household of a glum human family to explore sex, love, faith and mortality. Reviewer Maureen Corrigan says The Infinities puts Banville's literary gifts on prominent display.