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3:00pm

Mon July 4, 2011
NPR Story

A Few Complaints About Antidepressant Commercials

Andrei Codrescu has a commentary about the things that interrupt our favorite programs: commercials, particularly those advertising antidepressants.

3:00pm

Mon July 4, 2011
NPR Story

In Libya, Regional Divide Mirrors Disparities

In Libya, many supporters of Moammar Gadhafi say the leader has used the country's oil money to provide real benefits to the people, including subsidized housing, free health care and education. Critics say those benefits were unequally distributed, with favored groups around Tripoli and the western part of the country getting the lion's share — and those in the east, around Benghazi, getting the least. They say the country's political divide mirrors an economic one.

3:00pm

Mon July 4, 2011
NPR Story

Steve Martin Talks About His Fourth Of July Song

Michele Norris talks with Steve Martin about his Fourth of July song, "Me & Paul Revere," sung from the point of view of the horse. He will perform it live on "A Capitol Fourth" — and for Michele.

3:00pm

Mon July 4, 2011
NPR Story

GOP Candidates Stump On The Fourth Of July

The nation celebrated the 235th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with parades, fireworks, barbecues — and presidential campaigning. Republican candidates sought out potential voters in pivotal early voting states.

3:00pm

Mon July 4, 2011
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Do America's Changing Demographics Impact Politics?

Michele Norris talks with Ron Brownstein of National Journal about how the changing U.S. demographics are shifting the political landscape for 2012.

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