They say you can only tell whether an umbrella’s any good by whether it works when it’s raining, not when the sun’s shining. The same thing can be said of constitutional values in wartime, the subject of William Shawcross’ new book. Plus, an update on Heather Peters' civil suit against Honda, Consumer Watchdog's campaign for health insurance rate regulation, and Charles and Ray Eames. They didn’t just craft items for a mid-century lifestyle – they shaped the lifestyle itself, with objects people cherish to this day. Next time at one o’clock.
Patt Morrison for February 2, 2012

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