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Preventable Diseases on the Rise - Paul Offit

Season 10 • 04/28/2014

"Deadly Choices" author Dr. Paul Offit discusses the vital importance of getting vaccinated.

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00:08

Sign Off - Country Boy
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Stephen kicks back and strums his guitar.
04/24/2014
07:16

George Saunders
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George Saunders chats about the often-overlooked power of kindness and his book, "Congratulations, by the way."
04/24/2014
07:24

The Ballad of Cliven Bundy
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Rogue rancher Cliven Bundy becomes a conservative folk hero by bravely standing against paying his bills.
04/24/2014
03:25

Phyllis Schlafly vs. Equal Pay for Women
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Conservative icon Phyllis Schlafly defends the wage gap between men and women by arguing that equal pay poses a threat to romance.
04/24/2014
02:18

Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling
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The Supreme Court strikes a blow to affirmative action on college campuses, leading white pundits to rejoice in the end of racism.
04/24/2014
02:21

Preventable Diseases on the Rise
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Cases of mumps and measles increase in the U.S. as more parents choose not to vaccinate their children.
04/28/2014
06:23

Michael McFaul
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Former U.S. ambassador Michael McFaul discusses Vladimir Putin and the challenge of rebuilding a working relationship with Russia.
04/28/2014
00:06

Sign Off - "Deadly Choices"
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Stephen peruses Dr. Paul Offit's book, "Deadly Choices."
04/28/2014
03:51

Popechella
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Pope Francis lowers the standards for canonization by granting sainthood to two of his predecessors.
04/28/2014
03:54

Outrage Over Obama's Bowing
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Fox News pundits take issue with President Obama's supposed habit of bowing to foreign leaders.
04/28/2014
04:17

Preventable Diseases on the Rise - Paul Offit
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"Deadly Choices" author Dr. Paul Offit argues that parents who don't vaccinate their children are putting the entire population at risk.
04/28/2014
03:48

Tip/Wag - J.J. Abrams & U.S. Congress
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J.J. Abrams offers a glimpse of his "Star Wars" relaunch, and Congress gives Ronald Reagan his own mountain.
04/29/2014
05:40

Donald Sterling's Racist Comments
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L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling faces severe sanctions after telling his girlfriend not to bring black people to his games.
04/29/2014
06:39

Robert Rodriguez
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Director Robert Rodriguez discusses his Latino-focused cable network El Rey and shares a clip from "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series."
04/29/2014
00:36

Intro - 4/29/14
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A president receives a belated honor, America's prisoners get good news, and director Robert Rodriguez launches a Latino cable network.
04/29/2014
03:49

Clemency Push for Drug Convicts
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The Obama administration moves to grant clemency to nonviolent drug offenders in a plan that critics dismiss as a political stunt.
04/29/2014
00:07

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
04/29/2014
02:49

America's First Lesbian Throuple
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Antonin Scalia's argument that gay marriage is a slippery slope gains traction after a lesbian trio ties the knot in Massachusetts.
04/30/2014
03:57

Republican Advantage in the 2014 Midterms
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Low turnout among young voters and dismal approval ratings for President Obama could lead to huge victories for the GOP.
04/30/2014
00:36

Intro - 4/30/14
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Stephen examines the midterm elections, gay marriage comes at a cost, and guest Audra McDonald stars as Billie Holiday on Broadway.
04/30/2014
04:53

Audra McDonald
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Tony Award-winning singer Audra McDonald chats about her Broadway role as Billie Holiday in "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill."
04/30/2014
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