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Daily Show correspondent Rob Riggle recently went on a reporting trip to Iraq. It's the first time the Comedy Central show has sent a correspondent to Iraq. In addition to his Daily Show gig, Riggle is a major in the Marine Corps reserves. Riggle talks with Madeleine Brand.

One of his "jokes" is "How is Indiana like Iraq?" Check it out here.

Bye, Joe!

Our p.m. host Joseph Kasko has left WVPE. He will be attending graduate school at the University of South Carolina for journalism this fall. We wish him the best and will surely miss him.

Good luck, Joe!

Neil Gaiman

I was thrilled to hear Neil Gaiman on Talk of the Nation yesterday. I am a huge fan of his work, especially The Sandman comic book series. He was on to discuss his book and movie Stardust that will open in theaters tomorrow. I enjoy TOTN even when I don't recognize the guests, but it is a special treat when I do.

Who has been your favorite guest on TOTN?

This American Life nominated for three Emmys

We are SO excited for Ira Glass and the rest of the This American Life crew on their three Emmy nominations. The night the Emmys are presented is September 8, the night Ira was supposed to be in South Bend. Luckily, we were able to reschedule Ira's visit to Saturday, September 29. Hey, we don't want to be the reason he can't be at the awards ceremony. Tickets are available here.

cynicism run-on

I find it interesting that Diane Rehm and Howard Gardner seemed surprised that young people are cynical given that the previous hour's discussion demonstrated that no one should trust the government, insurance companies and health care providers without question.