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Friday, May 3, 2013

Season 2013 Episode 1230 | 53m 50s

Tonight on the program, we talk April's job numbers which saw unemployment drop to 7.5% and what it is saying about the economy. Also: CDC releases data that indicates a shocking increase in suicides, older workers having trouble finding jobs, Shields and Gerson analyze the week's news, and author Michael Pollan talks preparing one's own food.

Aired: 05/02/13 | Expires: 12/31/69
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Extras
White House press secretary's debut brings news of Guilfoyle's exit
What we know about Pope Leo's lung cancer and prognosis
Trump Accounts expand to millions of children, but new rules raise questions
Saudi conflict with Houthis escalates with new strikes
Climate change gives Swedish winemakers an unexpected boost
Cuts to SNAP benefits push many Americans to seek help from food banks
News Wrap: Cornell bans fraternity parties for rest of academic year
Former U.S. ambassador on Saudi Arabia's struggle to defend against Houthi attacks
Grandma Joy and Me' follows a grandmother and grandson's journey to every national park
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