President Trump’s long-time personal lawyer Michael Cohen is facing more accusations that he received payments that were not for legal services, but to gain access to and favor with the President. We find out what the legal implications could be for both of them. We take a look at a list of Americans’ most loved novels to see what made the list and what fell short. You can tell us your favorites on the Ideas Network Facebook page. We also find out more about the spread of tick and mosquito diseases.
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Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen May Have Sold Access To The President
President Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, may have accepted payments from clients that were meant to buy access and influence with the President, instead of legal services from Cohen. We’ll discuss the implications for both Cohen and Trump.
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Tick, Mosquito Infections Rising Rapidly
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, infections from mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas in the US have tripled in the last 13 years. To understand what’s behind the spike, and how to avoid infection, we talk with an expert on insect disease.
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Americans' Favorite Novels Of All Time
PBS is launching a program called “The Great American Read” to examine Americans’ most loved novels, based on surveys done of several thousand readers. We look at what made the list and what didn’t, and ask for your favorites, too.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Barbara McQuade Guest
- Lyric Bartholomay Guest
- Jonathan Segura Guest
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