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A War on American Ideals

Executive decisions made by the White House after 9/11 constituted "a war on American ideals," according to Jane Mayer of the New Yorker. In her new book, The Dark Side, she explains how those decisions were made, and why they’ll be the lasting legacy of the George W. Bush presidency.

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States of the Union: Kansas

Hear how rising prices for both food and fuel are affecting this major agricultural state. Plus, the Sunflower State is also home to one of the fall’s most competitive Congressional races and Senator Pat Roberts is running for re-election – we look at what the major issues will be in those races. David Seaton is editor and publisher of the Winfield Courier and the Arkansas City Traveler.

States of the Union fact of the week: Kansas is the only state that has not elected a Democrat to the US Senate since 1932.

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Drink Tips for Summer Grilling

White with grilled fish, red with meat? What drink goes best with veggie kebabs? James Beard Award-winning author Karen Page shares some tips on what to drink when you’re out grilling this summer! She's the co-author of What to Drink with What You Eat.

Tell us what your favorite food/drink pairings are when you’re out grilling.

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Please Explain: BBQ

Barbecue guru Steve Raichlen, whose The Barbecue! Bible has been revised and re-released on its 10th anniversary, and world-class pitmaster Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur, Alabama tell us how the best BBQ is made, and whether you can find the authentic stuff here in New York.

Where is your favorite place to get BBQ? It doesn’t have to be in NYC; you can tell us about your favorite BBQ joint anywhere in the country.

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