The hyper-competitive world of college admissions Competitive and stressful are the two words most students and parents use to describe the college application process. But does it always have to be that way?9:06 a.m.
Guests
Michele Hernandez: Author of "Acing the College Application." She's president, Hernandez College Consulting LLC.
Jennifer Godinez: Director, Minnesota College Access Network.
Waterboarding and torture Attorney General nominee Michael Mukasey refuses to express an opinion on whether the interrogation method of waterboarding is torture. Midmorning takes a closer look at waterboarding and political implications for Mukasey's approaching confirmation.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Darius Rejali: Professor of political science at Reed College. He is the author of "Torture and Democracy."
Benjamin Wittes: Fellow and research director in public law at Brookings. He was the Washington Post's chief editorial writer on legal affairs.
Talking Volumes The new season of Talking Volumes welcomes Barbara Kingsolver on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
Reporter forum Join Kerri Miller and intelligence reporters from the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal for a discussion about national security.
What Kerri's Reading Check out what Kerri's reading, see her upcoming conversations or listen to past episodes.
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