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Wednesday, March 7, 2007

Dove’s User-Generated Ad: Too Much Lather
The Academy Awards is the Super Bowl for women’s advertising. This year, Dove followed the trend of consumer-made content for its ad spot. But Seth Stevenson says the commercial was a lot of lather with no substance. Listen to the segment.

Tuesday, March 6, 2007

Jurisprudence: Senate Mulls Firing of Federal Prosecutors
The Senate Judiciary Committee begins a hearing Tuesday on whether the Justice Department acted properly when it fired at least eight federal prosecutors a few months ago. Four of the ousted attorneys have spoken to panel. Dahlia Lithwick talks with Madeleine Brand. Listen to the segment.

Politics: Libby Verdict: View from the Courtroom
Former vice presidential aide I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby has been found guilty in his perjury trial. Alex Chadwick and Madeleine Brand talk with John Dickerson about the verdict. Listen to the segment.