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In the wake of last month's disappointing economic news, President Obama has faced intensified criticism on his handling of the economy. The Nation's Ari Berman argues those naysayers have it backwards and Mitt Romney, not the president, poses the true threat to the economy.

It's not whether you like the bacon sundae or you don't like the bacon sundae that matters. It's how you think about it — really.

We're only half way through the year and it's already been a year of musical surprises. A rising Chilean MC took on politics, a Venezuelan rap group released an amazing mix tape, and a young Mexican singer moved into bolero icon territory. We recap our favorite artists and musicians of 2012 so far.

A woman with intellectual disabilities who was denied a kidney transplant in 2006 died Tuesday in her sleep. The Oklahoma transplant center that turned her down said a woman with a mild intellectual disability did not have the mental competency to make an informed decision to choose a transplant.

The Beauty Shop ladies weigh in on the alleged intelligence leaks by the Obama administration, and the role the press plays in reporting on top secret programs. They also discuss nudity by two popstars. Host Michel Martin checks in with journalists Viviana Hurtado, Bridget Johnson and Kirsten West Savali.

Some lesbians in South Africa are becoming victims of so-called "corrective rape." Men are raping women with the alleged intent to "cure" them of their sexual orientation. Host Michel Martin speaks to Johannesburg-based journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault. Advisory: This segment may not be comfortable for some listeners.

As the news media buzzes about President Obama's recent gaffes, Jay Cost of The Weekly Standard says the Commander-In-Chief's behavior is not new, but gets more attention now because the political winds aren't blowing in his direction.

Ridley Scott's movie Prometheus makes us wonder about the benefits and risks of trying to artificially create life and intelligence in our labs. Could our creations destroy us?

Although politicos and the media erupt every time President Obama or Mitt Romney misstep,The New Republic's Nate Cohn says these "game changers" have done little to change presidential poll numbers.

There are now at least 19 large wildfires burning in nine Western states. As the blazes rage in Colorado, New Mexico and elsewhere, firefighters are battling against dry weather and gusty winds.