The Madeleine Brand Show for February 14, 2012

Rick Santorum Attends Missouri Primary Night Event

Rick Santorum now tied with Mitt Romney in GOP race

Another surprise in the GOP primary race - Rick Santorum is now tied with Mitt Romney in a national poll.
Newt Gingrich

Newt Gingrich still expects to be in the GOP race

Despite lagging in polls, Newt Gingrich says he's in the race to stay. The candidate is in California this week to raise cash for his campaign.
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SAFE California Initiative seeks shift on death penalty

In 1978, California voters overwhelmingly approved the Briggs Death Penalty Initiative that vastly expanded the number crimes that could be punishable by death. Now, the SAFE California Initiative looks to replace the death penalty.

New releases from indie bands on Valentine's Day

Our reviewer Drew Tewksbury takes a look at new music from the indie bands Tennis and Islands, who are both releasing new albums on Valentine's Day.
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History of Valentine's Day not so rosy

Like it or not, it's Valentine's Day, and it can be a pretty saccharine affair. But the roots of the holiday aren't so lovey-dovey.

Studios ramp up as one week remains for Oscar voting

Melena Ryzik of the New York Times' award season blog "The Carpetbagger" joins the show to recap the ongoing awards season.
Ameena Williams Interrupters

Violence interrupters on the Chicago streets

Host Madeleine Brand speaks to producer-director Steve James, whose documentary "The Interrupters" airs on "Frontline" Tuesday.
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