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In his State of the Union address, President Obama proposed a plan to boost federal minimum wage from 7.25 an hour, to 9 dollars. Columnist Robert Reich, Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton, argues that plan is "a no-brainer."

Shopping apps and retail websites give consumers the power to compare prices, read reviews and shop on the go. Stephanie Clifford, business reporter at The New York Times and market researcher Paco Underhill discuss how many brick-and-mortar stores are altering pricing strategies.

Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: The 2012 Ad Wars Get an Early Start; Space Taxi!; and An Idle Idol Finale.

Commentator David Hill gives a dramatic reading of his family's first-ever holiday newsletter.As a local pediatrician, we hope David Hill's actual bedside…

Sean Penn stars in Gus Van Sant's biopic about an out gay politician who inspired a community; Dustin Lance Black, who grew up Mormon, says he's among those for whom Milk made a real difference.

Brazil is on course to become the world's next agricultural superpower. The South American nation may soon surpass the United States in the production of soybeans, and some say the ecological changes are contributing to a longer rainy season in Brazil, and are contributing to the greenhouse effect.

Forget about food worries and birth plans: Project Runway finalist Laura Bennett has written a new book about a less anxious -- but no less caring -- brand of parenting. Didn't I Feed You Yesterday? covers everything from giving in on junk food to playing favorites -- and doing it all with style.

Military hazing is both a political and personal matter for U.S. Rep. Judy Chu. Her nephew killed himself last year, reportedly after being hazed by fellow Marines. She talks with host Michel Martin about her efforts to strengthen laws against hazing in the armed forces. Advisory: This conversation may not be comfortable for all listeners.

What's the difference between wooden and plastic cutting boards? When should you throw out frozen fish? Harold McGee, an expert on the science of food and cooking, untangles these kitchen mysteries and more in his Keys to Good Cooking.

As Mother's Day approaches, food writer Monica Bhide recalls the ups and downs of her young son's adventuresome tastes. As he got older, he shied away from dishes that his peers deemed "weird." But a kids cooking class showed him he wasn't alone — and led to renewed requests for Mom's signature shrimp curry.