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Letters: ‘Whitopia,’ Responsibility, And The Military

Listeners weigh in on America's white neighborhoods, the age at which kids become responsible, and signing up for the military.

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When ‘Don’t Snitch’ Is A Matter Of Survival

From a very early age, John Fountain learned not to "snitch." After all, coming forward with information about a crime could get you killed. In an article for the Chicago Tribune, Fountain says he understands why people in terrorized neighborhoods are reluctant to testify about crime.

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‘Bright-Sided’: When Happiness Doesn’t Help

When author Barbara Ehrenreich was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was bombarded with wildly optimistic, inspirational phrases. But a cheerful outlook, she argues, does not cure cancer. In her new book, Bright-Sided, Ehrenreich explores the negative effects of positive thinking.

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Tips For Staying Healthy During Flu Season

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director for the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, answers listeners' questions about pandemic flu, seasonal flu, the vaccines for each virus, and steps you can take to stay healthy this winter.

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Check-In From Iraq: Covering The Ongoing War

The war in Afghanistan is getting more attention these days, but there is still regular violence in Iraq. Quil Lawrence, NPR's Baghdad bureau chief, talks about rising tensions between Arabs and Kurds in the north, and what it's like to cover the war as troops continue to withdraw.

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