Thursday, May 5, 2005

Dispatches: Rowdy Scene at Jackson Courthouse
Seth Stevenson talks about the latest news from the Michael Jackson trial in the California Central Coast town of Santa Maria. There's just as much happening outside the courtroom, including continuing demonstrations set up by some of Jackson's fans. Listen to the segment.

Wednesday, May 4, 2005

Explainer: Runaway Brides and Cold Feet
Daniel Engber sheds light on the term "cold feet." Recently, a soon-to-be bride disappeared days before her wedding in Georgia. She claimed she had been kidnapped—but in fact, it was a case of cold feet. Listen to the segment.

War Stories: Non-Proliferation Loopholes
Alex Chadwick talks to Fred Kaplan about the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which is currently under review by the United Nations. Kaplan says that although the treaty has helped slow the spread of nuclear weapons, it has many loopholes and lacks an enforcement mechanism. Listen to the segment.

Tuesday, May 3, 2005

Jurisprudence: Military Recruiting at Law Schools
Emily Bazelon talks with Alex Chadwick about a new U.S. Supreme Court case that pits top law schools against the American military. The court will rule on a case that could determine whether law schools can be compelled to allow military recruiters to operate on campus, or else risk losing federal funding. Listen to the segment.

Paying the Bills Playing Online Poker
Los Angeles writer Kevin Arnovitz speaks with an entertainment industry couple that has turned to online poker as a way to pay their bills. Listen to the segment.