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Tuesday

World

Calls for New Ukraine Poll

Amid mass protests in Kiev, Ukraine's Supreme Court is reviewing that country's disputed presidential election. Petro Koshukov, co-founder of "Znaio," a voter education project in Ukraine, talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the mood of Ukrainian protesters and how the disputed election may be resolved.

Calls for New Ukraine Poll

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Monday

Religion, Morality in America

Roundtable: Who Defines 'Morality' in America?

The recent presidential election revived a long-simmering debate about the moral values shared by most Americans and how they are shaped by religion and politics. NPR's Tavis Smiley moderates a weeklong roundtable discussion on faith, religion and morality. On Monday, the focus is on who defines "morality" in America.

Roundtable: Who Defines 'Morality' in America?

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The Second Term

Slate's Politics: Commerce Secretary, Gay Marriage

NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with Slate contributor Chris Suellentrop about some of the major political stories of the week, including President Bush's nomination of Kellogg CEO Carlos Gutierrez to head the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to hear a challenge to legally recognized gay marriage in Massachusetts.

Slate's Politics: Commerce Secretary, Gay Marriage

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World

Ukraine Court Reviews Election

Ukraine's Supreme Court meets to discuss the country's disputed election and will consider ordering a new vote. The weeklong crisis has intensified long-standing divisions between eastern and western Ukraine. Now there is talk of secession. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Lawrence Sheets.

Ukraine Court Reviews Election

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Friday

Technology

Elected Officials Focus on Video-Game Content

The new video games coming out this Christmas are seen by many as more violent than ever before, with increasing emphasis on sexual themes. And some politicians are concerned about children being exposed to what they see as inappropriate content. NPR's David Welna reports.

Elected Officials Focus on Video-Game Content

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Wednesday

From Our Listeners

Ukraine Election Contested

We'll talk about the controversy over the Ukraine election, which is being protested by thousands who say the vote was rigged. Our guests are Peter Finn of the Washington Post and Michael McFaul, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Ukraine Election Contested

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World

Ukrainian Protests Continue

The White House says it is concerned about "extensive and credible evidence of fraud" in the Ukrainian election. The political crisis brought on by Sunday's disputed runoff election shows no sign of abating. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Lawrence Sheets.

Ukrainian Protests Continue

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National

Bush Orders Hiring at CIA

President Bush orders the CIA to increase by 50 percent the number of CIA analysts and spies. The order also calls for a doubling of the number of CIA officers proficient in critical languages such as Arabic. The agency has 90 days to come up with a budget and a plan. Hear NPR's Mary Louise Kelly and NPR's Renee Montagne.

Bush Orders Hiring at CIA

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Tuesday

Middle East

Powell Meets Leaders in Egypt

In Egypt Secretary of State Colin Powell meets with foreign ministers from the Middle East and Europe. Powell says he had "rather direct" talks with Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk Sharaa about the need to secure Syria's border with Iraq.

Powell Meets Leaders in Egypt

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Analysis

Talk of the Nation

Religion and Public Life: The Schools

In at least three states, battles rage over teaching evolution in public schools. Often, textbooks are the front line of the disputes. We discuss the long-standing conflict over the role of religion in public education.

Religion and Public Life: The Schools

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Monday