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The Supreme Court Takes On Healthcare

Next week, the Affordable Care Act Republicans call "Obamacare" will get a historic degree of attention from the US Supreme Court. We look at the potential consequences.

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By Warren Olney • Mar 22, 2012 • 50m Listen

Next week, the Affordable Care Act Republicans call "Obamacare" will get a historic degree of attention from the US Supreme Court. We look at the potential consequences for the President, the Chief Justice and tens of millions of Americans. Also, the Toulouse shooting prompts national soul-searching in France, and Kraft — the maker of Ritz crackers, Oreo cookies, and macaroni and cheese — is changing its name. Why change the brand from a household word to "Mandolez?"

Banner image: Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) speaks during a press conference at the US Capitol March 21, 2012 in Washington, DC. Republican members from the House of Representatives gathered to speak out against the healthcare bill. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Producer, 'One year Later'

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