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Male circumcision is one of the oldest medical procedures known to mankind. Despite the popularity of the procedure, there is a lot of opposition to neonatal circumcision. We speak to a local journalist, an urologist, and a member of the "intactivist" community about the arguments for and against male circumcision.

Today in Seoul, right-wing veterans of the Korean War staged a counter-demonstration, claiming that the tens of thousands of Koreans who have been protesting plans to import U.S. beef are being used by North Korea's communists. Meanwhile, protesters observed the sixth anniversary today of the deaths of two South Korean girls who were run over by a U.S. military vehicle.

How have San Diegans reacted to the political unrest in Iran, which has led to public killings and violence? We speak to Iranian-Americans living in San Diego to get their perspective on the situation.

After an estimated 80,000 people demonstrated Tuesday against South Korea's plan to resume importing U.S. beef, the president promised that his government would make a fresh start — and his entire Cabinet offered to resign.

A week ago, South Korea's president said the country would resume full imports of American beef. Now, he says he won't allow in beef from older cattle — those more than 30 months old. The backpedaling came after widespread public protest. But the decision could threaten a broader free trade deal.

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day and all things Irish, we have a special hour of music, storytelling and performance for you. The San Diego band Skelpin will perform in our KPBS studios. Members of Write Out Loud will share their favorite Irish literature, and three local Irish will explain what it is about the Irish that Americans just don't understand.

Still Hung Up on 2000

We'll find out what our Film Club critics think of the latest "Toy Story" installment and discuss the Sundance award-winning "Winter's Bone." Also on deck, the Tilda Swinton vehicle "I Am Love," and the movie version of a pulp classic, "The Killer Inside Me."

The way we use social media has evolved in the last decade. It's now part of our culture and most of our daily lives. We take a look at its evolution, what's hot right now, and what's to store for the future.