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This week on the campaign trail, Sen. Obama conducted an overseas trip while GOP rival Sen. McCain toured top battleground states. Analysts Mark Shields and David Books discuss the latest news in politics.

This week on the campaign trail, Sen. Obama conducted an overseas trip while GOP rival Sen. McCain toured top battleground states. Analysts Mark Shields and David Books discuss the latest news in politics.

As Sen. Barack Obama went overseas with network news anchors in tow, the campaign of GOP Sen. John McCain criticized the news media's coverage of the race - alleging that Obama has received more favorable coverage. Media experts offer insight.

The 130th edition of America's Debate Radio with Mike and Jaime. During the first hour, we discussed the differences between Republicans and Democrats, the presidential primaries, potential vice presidential picks, and media coverage of the candidates. During the second hour, we spoke with 3 callers and discussed the mortgage bail-out legislation, salmonella scares, nanny-governments, Canadian and American perceptions of terror threats, and Al Gore's energy goals. During the final hour, we discussed odd and unusual news. Submit your own stories at AllegedlyNews.com. We welcome your feedback! Have your email read on the air-- click here to use the email form. Or, call 888.DEBATE.5 now and leave a message-- we'll play it on the next show. Thanks for listening!

As the presidential hopefuls define their foreign policy agendas for the Middle East, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will continue to present a unique set of challenges to the next commander-in-chief. Analysts mull the obstacles to ending the decades-long conflict.

After one year on the job, Washington, D.C., schools chief Michelle Rhee has slated schools to close and planned personnel changes to help boost the struggling education system. John Merrow reports on her efforts.

The House approved Wednesday a hotly-debated housing rescue package aimed at helping strapped homeowners avoid foreclosures after President Bush dropped his opposition to the bill. Experts examine the measure.

The ex-leader of Bosnian Serbs, responsible for some of the worst atrocities of the region's war, has been transferred to U.N. custody. Former ambassador Richard Holbrooke and author Laura Silber discuss Radovan Karadzic's arrest.

Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen discusses the success of the troop surge in Iraq and his opinion that troops would have to be withdrawn from Iraq before added to the conflict in Afghanistan in a significant way.

After years of legal delays, the trial for Osama Bin Laden's former driver began Monday at Guantanamo, marking the first full-scale military tribunal at the base since it opened in 2001. Two legal experts examine the future of the detainee program.

Sen. Barack Obama is working on his foreign policy credentials by meeting with leaders in Iraq and Afghanistan this week. Policy advisers discuss how Obama and GOP Sen. John McCain are approaching the conflicts.

As the nation's housing woes continue, the government announced a plan this week to shore up mortgage-giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Paul Solman weighs the role of government intervention and the possible ramifications of rewarding risky financial behaviors.

Analysts David Brooks and Ruth Marcus take up the U.S. economy's shaky health and Sen. Barack Obama's trip to the Middle East and Europe, which has drawn both vast media coverage and controversy.

This week on Up To Speed: Barack Obama celebrates Ramadan, Will Smith celebrates whale-tossing, and quiz show contestants celebrate their self-esteem boost!

Fannie Mae CEO Daniel Mudd discusses the stability of the mortgage-lending giant and government proposals to back Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in order to maintain confidence in U.S. markets.

In Malawi, where some 83,000 children are infected with HIV, a new program brings U.S. doctors to the East African country and encourages African doctors to set up practices in their hometowns, instead of leaving for more prosperous countries.

The 129th edition of America's Debate Radio with Mike and Jaime. During the first hour, we discussed the viability of the Libertarian party in elections, President Bush's recent press conference, the federal bail-out of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and lifting the ban on off-shore oil drilling. During the second hour, we spoke with 3 callers and discussed realistic retirement expectations and savings, bad parenting and out-of-control children, inflation, and the devaluation of the American dollar. During the final hour, we discussed odd and unusual news. Submit your own stories at AllegedlyNews.com. We welcome your feedback! Have your email read on the air-- click here to use the email form. Or, call 888.DEBATE.5 now and leave a message-- we'll play it on the next show. Thanks for listening!

Two black coffins containing the remains of soldiers abducted by Hezbollah were returned to Israel in exchange for the release of five Lebanese prisoners. Analysts discuss the U.N. brokered deal.

In an interview with the NewsHour's Gwen Ifill, Sen. Barack Obama calls for the U.S. to dramatically scale down in military effort in Iraq and, instead, focus more forces on the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan.

Troubling economic reports and bleak forecasts from the nation's economic policymakers have fueled new concerns over the health of the economy and the stability of the nation's banks. Banking experts offer insight.

As the Tribune Co. searches for ways to sustain readership, two of its newspapers, the Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times, suffered heavy losses in leadership. A columnist and a professor discuss the latest blows to the company and changes in the media landscape.

On Sunday, Taliban militants waged the deadliest assault on U.S. and NATO troops in three years, highlighting the challenge of the ongoing armed conflict. A New York Times Magazine reporter and a counter-insurgency expert measure the complexity of the conflict.

Congress must soon decide on a U.S. Treasury-Federal Reserve measure to save mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae from further crisis. An economics editor and House Financial Committee members weigh the options.

Summer is obviously in full swing, as 80% of the RTR crew is a no show this week. One can only assume that with Kelly smokin blunts with various bands, 1FineAries sittin in jail for beating his wife for not havin a penis, and Pin cruisin around his hometown drunk and naked on a lawn tractor; Midgetmark and Lerch are the only reliable, die hard members left to traumatize us. It all begins with the coming of the apocolypse, Randy deals with a plague of locusts while Midget battles tornados. If not for Indy riding in to save the day, this broadcast may well have been a write off. From the Limey's rippin off American television, to women drivers and hookers losin money due to high gas prices, it's auditory torture as per usual. 1-225-307-0787 www.myspace.com/rtradioshow rtradioshow@yahoo.com

With continued financial troubles in the headlines, the presidential hopefuls have made their plans to improve the economy central to their case to voters. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac panic and campaign trail developments.

The market value of mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae slumped again Friday, but rebounded after officials downplayed the likelihood of government action. A reporter and analysts discuss the developments.

In Shishmaref, Alaska -- a 600-person village 20 miles south of the Arctic Circle -- residents are feeling the effects of climate change: earlier sea ice melts and increasing storm surges. Tom Bearden reports on how the villagers are coping.

Zimbabwe has been embroiled in a high-profile political crisis, which saw leader Robert Mugabe return to power amid reports of a violent crackdown. The Washington Post's Craig Timberg details his reporting on the story.

The 128th edition of America's Debate Radio with Mike and Jaime. During the first hour, we had an extended discussion regarding the presidential campaigns. During the second hour, we spoke with 2 callers and discussed the presidential campaigns, low Congressional approval ratings, and the 2010 census. During the final hour, we discussed odd and unusual news. Submit your own stories at AllegedlyNews.com. We welcome your feedback! Have your email read on the air-- click here to use the email form. Or, call 888.DEBATE.5 now and leave a message-- we'll play it on the next show. Thanks for listening!

A Senate panel held a hearing Wednesday to investigate the growing issue of online privacy and what rights individuals should have to decide how their Web surfing history can be used by advertisers. Public policy advocates weigh the debate over online privacy.