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North Carolina joins over two dozen other states with its new constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. But because of North Carolina's unique place in the 2012 presidential elections — a likely battleground state, which will also play host to the Democratic National Committee — the amendment is raising eyebrows. And Indiana voters cast their ballots yesterday in a high-profile GOP primary contest that pitted Sen. Lugar against Tea Party-backed challenger, and eventual winner, Richard Mourdock. Also on today's Takeaway, Democrats in Wisconsin choose Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett for the upcoming recall election against Governor Scott Walker, which is set for June 5.

On today’s show: Martin Sheen and his son Emilio Estevez discuss their new joint memoir. Christopher Buckley talks about his new novel They Eat Puppies, Don’t They? The BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects takes a look at an ornate Hawaiian feather helmet. And our resident word-maven Patricia T. O’Conner takes your calls on the many conundrums of English grammar.

On today’s show: Martin Sheen and his son Emilio Estevez discuss their new joint memoir. Christopher Buckley talks about his new novel They Eat Puppies, Don’t They? The BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects takes a look at an ornate Hawaiian feather helmet. And our resident word-maven Patricia T. O’Conner takes your calls on the many conundrums of English grammar.

Marco Werman hosts an engaging daily portrait of what’s happening around the world, from PRX, the BBC and WGBH in Boston.

Marketplace is not only about money and business, but about people, local economies and the world — and what it all means to us.

The Peabody Award-winning program features Terry Gross’ fearless and insightful interviews with big names in pop culture, politics and the arts.

Hosted by Warren Olney, To the Point is a fast-paced, news based one-hour daily national program that focuses on the hot-button issues of the day, co-produced by KCRW and Public Radio International.