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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Season 2013 Episode 2960 | 53m 46s

On our program tonight, we examine the the dysfunctional rollout of the online insurance exchanges, and get insight from technology experts on the challenging of fixing the system. Also: the cost of college is still rising but more slowly, Detroit goes to court over its bankruptcy filing, young writers learn to love poetry in Motor City and a new book about President Obama and the bible.

Aired: 10/22/13 | Expires: 12/31/69
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