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A job-seeker fills out an application at a senior job fair in Palatine, Ill., in 2003. Many older workers, however, have been pushed to draw on their Social Security benefits due to high levels of unemployment.

Unemployment Pushes Workers Into Early Retirement

A 20 percent increase in retirement applications last year was something of a surprise to the Social Security Administration. Many older Americans needed to tap into their retirement benefits after losing their jobs during the recession.

Book cover for Colman McCarthy's book, "I'd Rather Teach Peace".

Colman McCarthy Is Teaching Peace In America's Schools

Long-time peace educator Colman McCarthy joins us to talk about bullying and violence in schools and why teaching children about peace is vital.

San Diego Arts Round-Up: Life Beyond Laurel, Outlaw Beatles Impersonator, and Luis Alberto Urrea

Culture Lust rounds up some of San Diego's best, most interesting, and most surprising art stories from the weekend so you've got plenty of material for this week's water cooler chatter.

President George W. Bush (L) and the Dalai Lama are pictured during a recent ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama.

Dalai Lama's U.S. Honor Sparks Controversy

President Bush recently honored the Dalai Lama with the Congressional Gold Medal. The medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress. In response, China is protesting the award. Asian journalist Thomas Laird is joined by Kenneth Lieberthal, an expert on China, to offer analysis.

Congress, Bush Give Dalai Lama Gold Medal

The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, received the Congressional Gold Medal for his work with peace and human rights in a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda. President Bush presented the medal at a congressional ceremony.

Dalai Lama to Receive Congressional Gold Medal

The Dalai Lama is to receive the Congressional Gold Medal. The Chinese government is not happy about the award or the warm reception the Dalai Lama is receiving from the Bush administration. The White House is trying to downplay the situation.

ArtWalk, Adams Avenue Roots Festival And Air Guitar

ArtWalk and the Adams Avenue Roots Festival are just two of the events happening in San Diego this weekend. Our culture scouts Keli Dailey and Chris Cantore have some recommendations for our listeners.

The Dalai Lama is set to receive the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor on Wednesday. Critical of the Dalai Lama, the Chinese government has protested the award.

U.S. Honor for Dalai Lama Angers China

In one of his most public meetings with a U.S. president, the Dalai Lama is set to receive Congress' highest honor. The ceremony comes at a bad time for China, which is angered by the award.

<strong>Looking For A Spot:</strong> Quarterback Tim Tebow performs the long jump at the NFL Scouting Combine. It remains to be seen where — or if — Tebow might land in the big leagues.

Tim Tebow: Rare Case Of Game Hating The Player

The fate of former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow at this weeks' NFL draft is a hot topic — even though he's not expected to draw a top pick. That may seem strange for a big, strong, Heisman winner who holds two national titles. Blame it on the "football nerds."

Rep. Bob Inglis (R-SC), pictured here with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (right) at the Capitol in 2008, says people have to come around to valuing rational solutions over hot rhetoric.

Americans Distrust Congress? That's No Surprise

The Pew Research Center's recent survey shows that 25 percent of Americans have a favorable view of Congress — the lowest rating the legislative branch has received. American Enterprise Institute's Norm Ornstein blames what he calls "the permanent campaign."

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