DN Speak: 6/23/13

Friday, June 28, 2013

Interview:
http://freethoughtblogs.com/reasonabledoubts/2013/06/21/episode-116-the-outsider-test-for-faith-with-guest-john-loftus/

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How can one accept the Bible at face value but reject the Quran’s teachings? How can one accept Christian miracles as evidence but reject Hindu miracles? John Loftus, author of the Christian Delusion and God or Godless, joins us on the show to discuss the Outsider Test For Faith, which challenges believers to thoughtfully consider why they reject the claims of other religions and then apply the same critical standards to their own beliefs.

Also on the show, its the Gospel of Superman! Why has Hollywood decided to promote the latest superhero film specifically to evangelical churches? And for God Thinks Like You, can just thinking about Superman turn you into a hero? All that plus a polytheism that is , quite frankly, a little twisted.

Making Better End-Of-Life Care Decisions (Diane Rehm Show)

Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2013-06-17/making-better-end-life-care-decisions

Most Americans say they want to die at home, but 75 percent die in hospitals or nursing homes. Hospitalization often means aggressive, high-cost treatment at the expense of quality of life. And life-prolonging care accounts for 30 percent of total Medicare spending. Now, two Harvard doctors are making movies that visually depict common forms of end-of life care in hospitals. The short films show real patients receiving treatment such as emergency CPR and feeding tubes. Clinical studies show that patients who view these movies overwhelmingly opt out of costly, life-prolonging treatment. Diane and her guests discuss how to make better end-of-life decisions.

Health Insurance Exchanges (Diane Rehm Show)

Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2013-06-20/health-insurance-exchanges

Advocacy groups across the country have launched major campaigns to promote President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act. The aim is to inform uninsured Americans about health insurance exchanges and government subsidies -- and persuade them to sign up. Open enrollment in the new programs begins Oct. 1, 2013. It's estimated that more than 75 percent of uninsured Americans are not aware of the changes ahead. A government report released yesterday questioned whether the exchanges would be ready. Critics of the Obama health law said the report confirmed their doubts. Diane and guests talk about implementing the Affordable Care Act.

Education Standards And The Common Core (Tom Ashbrook, On Point)

Interview:
http://onpoint.wbur.org/2013/06/12/education-common-core

Have you heard of the Common Core? In 45 of 50 states, it’s coming. A new — and, for many states, tougher — set of standards and tests for assessing how American students are doing, from kindergarten right on through.
The idea is to standardize and raise the level of American education, aim it to prep for college and career, to compete globally, to put everyone to the same test.
Fans say it’s long overdue. Critics say it’s heavy-handed, it’s window dressing, it’s scary.
Up next On Point: We’re digging into the Common Core and what your kids are going to be expected to know.

– Tom Ashbrook

Week In The News: Supreme Court, Immigration Reform, Obama In Africa (Tom Ashbrook, On Point)

Interview:
http://onpoint.wbur.org/2013/06/28/week-scotus-obama-snowden

In the news this week: The Senate passes major immigration reform, but House Republicans call it dead on arrival.
Also, major Supreme Court decisions on gay marriage, voting rights and affirmative action.
President Obama pushes a big plan to cut greenhouse gasses.
NFL star Erin Hernandez charged with murder, Paula Dean with racism.
A filibustering Texas lawmaker talks for 11 straight hours.
And Nelson Mandela clings to life.

Friday News Roundup - Domestic (Diane Rehm Show)

Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2013-06-28/friday-news-roundup-domestic

In a rare show of bipartisanship, the U.S. Senate passed a comprehensive immigration reform bill. It now moves to the House, where Republican leaders say they plan to take up their own measure. The Supreme Court delivered major victories to supporters of gay marriage and struck down the heart of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Environmentalists reacted with some optimism to President Obama's climate change plan. The Boston Marathon bombing suspect was charged with murder and using a weapon of mass destruction. And a Texas abortion bill failed to pass after a dramatic filibuster. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

Friday News Roundup - International (Diane Rehm Show)

Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2013-06-28/friday-news-roundup-international

A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories, including: Syrian civil war deaths are said to top 100,000, NSA leaker Edward Snowden remains in limbo at a Moscow airport and President Barack Obama arrives in Africa.

George Carlin Destroyed Rick Perry... In 1996

George Carlin Destroyed Rick Perry... In 1996
THE HUFFINGTON POST - MAGHREB FEATURED NEWS | JUNE 28, 2013
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The clip above includes some NSFW language. Even from beyond the grave, George Carlin's message will always be relevant to ... Read more

Cantor Concerned Push Might Force Some To Do Things Like 'Read Words'

Cantor Concerned Push Might Force Some To Do Things Like 'Read Words'
THE HUFFINGTON POST - MAGHREB FEATURED NEWS | JUNE 28, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/nAb0H

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) tells Yahoo! News' Chris Moody he's concerned that the Senate's ... Read more

GOP Leaders Warn Pro Sports Leagues Not To Promote Obamacare

GOP Leaders Warn Pro Sports Leagues Not To Promote Obamacare
TPMDC | JUNE 28, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/nzBwK

Updated: 5:15 P.M. Senate Republican leaders have sent letters warning six professional sports leagues not to provide the Obama ... Read more

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A Fifteen-Year-Old Has Invented an Incredible New Kind of Flashlight

A Fifteen-Year-Old Has Invented an Incredible New Kind of Flashlight
REDDIT TOP NEWS | JUNE 28, 2013
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Renewable Energy Closing In On Natural Gas As Second-Largest Source Of Electricity Worldwide

Renewable Energy Closing In On Natural Gas As Second-Largest Source Of Electricity Worldwide
THINKPROGRESS | JUNE 28, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/nAXfy

Renewable energy will soon beat out natural gas as the second-largest source of electricity worldwide, according to projections ... Read more

House Republicans’ Response To Obama’s Climate Plan: Drill, Baby, Drill

House Republicans' Response To Obama's Climate Plan: Drill, Baby, Drill
THINKPROGRESS | JUNE 28, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/nAp59

Michael Conathan is the Director of Ocean Policy at the Center for American Progress. President Obama's speech about climate ... Read more

How Sequestration Is Hampering The Justice System

How Sequestration Is Hampering The Justice System
THINKPROGRESS | JUNE 28, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/nB79K

On Thursday, the Federal Bar Council, an organization of attorneys who practice before federal courts in New York, Connecticut, ... Read more

In California, Even Workers Who Prove Wage Theft Don’t Get Their Money

In California, Even Workers Who Prove Wage Theft Don't Get Their Money
THINKPROGRESS | JUNE 28, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/nBDQz

Wage theft isn't just rampant in America's most populous state, according to a new report. It's also nearly impossible for ... Read more

Writer Takes Cheap Shot at Atheists for 'Not Helping' Tornado Relief

Vatican rentboy and satanism claims revealed by priest

http://www.cathnewsusa.com/2013/06/vatican-rentboy-and-satanism-claims-revealed-by-priest/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews

Legislator Blocks Openly Gay Colleague From Speaking About DOMA, Cites ‘God’s Law’

Legislator Blocks Openly Gay Colleague From Speaking About DOMA, Cites 'God's Law'
THINKPROGRESS | JUNE 28, 2013
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Openly gay Pennsylvania state Representative Brian Sims (D) planned to speak on the legislature floor on Wednesday about the ... Read more

Americans Need To Learn More About Obamacare, But GOP Keeps Undermining Education Campaigns

Americans Need To Learn More About Obamacare, But GOP Keeps Undermining Education Campaigns
THINKPROGRESS | JUNE 28, 2013
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What if a health care law could benefit millions of Americans — but no one knew about it? Recent Republican efforts to ... Read more

North Carolina Republicans Drastically Cut Benefits For Job Seekers

North Carolina Republicans Drastically Cut Benefits For Job Seekers
THINKPROGRESS | JUNE 28, 2013
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Life gets tougher as of Sunday for over 400,000 out of work Tarheels as a set of unprecedented cuts to jobless benefits passed ... Read more

Family Group Lies To Churchgoers About Children

Family Group Lies To Churchgoers About Children
THINKPROGRESS | JUNE 28, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/nxFyI

Anti-gay conservatives are licking their wounds this week after the Supreme Court's decision overturning the Defense of ... Read more

What the Reagan Revolution has Brought us

The GOP isn't changing with the times and doesn't want to

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-06-27/news/bal-the-gop-isnt-changing-with-the-times-and-doesnt-want-to-20130626_1_new-republicans-democratic-party-new-jersey-gov

Why is Obama's Aggressive Climate Change Speech Getting Snubbed?

Girl Slaves of Catholic Magdalene Asylums to Receive Compensation, but Not from the Church

Girl Slaves of Catholic Magdalene Asylums to Receive Compensation, but Not from the Church
PATHEOS.COM
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Voyager 1 Discovers Bizarre and Baffling region at edge of our Solar System.

Voyager 1 Discovers Bizarre and Baffling region at edge of our Solar System.
REDDIT TOP NEWS | JUNE 28, 2013
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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Can the Government Hack Into Your Car?

DOMA Struck DOWN - Justice Scalia's Hypocritical Rage Quotes

The Conservative Freakout Definition of 'Traditional' Marriage

Religious Conservatives Crying over Gay Marriage - "Who Cares?"

Fast-Food Workers Denounce Wage Theft 'Crime Wave' At New York City Hearing

Fast-Food Workers Denounce Wage Theft 'Crime Wave' At New York City Hearing
BUSINESS NEWS ON HUFFINGTON POST | JUNE 27, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/nvlLz

NEW YORK -- When Shenita Simon, a mother of three, gets paid for working overtime at her fast-food job, it allows her to splurge on the little things ... Read more

Pundit Ignoring Reports to Make IRS 'Scandal' Live On

How New York Might Sneakily Make Our National Health Care System More Progressive (single payer)

How New York Might Sneakily Make Our National Health Care System More Progressive
THINKPROGRESS | JUNE 27, 2013
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In a flurry of announcements last week, Democratic mayoral candidates Bill de Blasio and Anthony Weiner both laid out ... Read more

Why We Should Be Wary Of ‘Blank Slate’ Tax Reform

Why We Should Be Wary Of 'Blank Slate' Tax Reform
THINKPROGRESS | JUNE 27, 2013
http://pulse.me/s/nxUQV

Kitty Richards is the Associate Director for Tax Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This morning, Max ... Read more

Rand Paul: Just Kidding About Gay Marriage and Bestiality - Plus: Pat Robertson's take on court ruling

http://www.newser.com/story/170160/rand-paul-just-kidding-about-gay-marriage-and-bestiality.html

Tim DeChristopher On Letterman: “Stop And Think About What It Means To Be Too Late” about climate change

Tim DeChristopher On Letterman: "Stop And Think About What It Means To Be Too Late"
THINKPROGRESS | JUNE 27, 2013
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Interview:

On Tuesday, a man spoke on national television about the things he had done to confront climate change, and what he still ... Read more

The U.S. government could soon be facing a shortage of workers.

Some 30% of the federal workforce will be eligible to retire in the next three years, according to a Government Accountability Office report...
http://money.cnn.com/2013/06/13/news/federal-workers-retire/