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Roundtable: R. Kelly's Trial Gets Underway

Years after the alleged crime, singer R. Kelly heads to court on child pornography charges. On today's bloggers roundtable, Farai Chideya guides a conversation about that and more, including Hillary Clinton's campaign woes and the recent Philadelphia police beatings caught on tape.

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Your Money New Money Rules That May Affect You
Economist and Bennett College president Julianne Malveaux joins Farai Chideya to discuss new federal regulations on credit card companies and the housing "rescue" bill that President Bush promises to veto.
Interviews When the Political Becomes Personal
For generations, Americans lived by the "one drop" rule. That is, whoever had one drop of black blood was considered fully black. Today, however, our understanding of race is evolving. Writer Francie Latour explains how Barack Obama has influenced her own views on race.
Books Moving On, and Up, from Your Troubles
Minister and author Suzan Johnson Cook believes a positive attitude and a "can do" spirit can take you from where you are to where you want to be. She talks with NPR's Tony Cox about her new motivational book.