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What Happened Today: President Trump Outlines New Vaccine Plan, Economy Questions | [
"<em>Wall Street Journal</em> chief economics commentator Greg Ip updates listeners on the state of the U.S. economy during the pandemic and answers their questions."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Beethoven in Salzburg | [
"From last summer's Salzburg Festival in Austria, pianist Evgeny Kissin (ev-GEN-yee KISS-in) takes the solo part in Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor. Semyon Bychkov leads the Vienna Philharmonic in concert."
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"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Appetite For Gulf Seafood Is Back, But The Crabs And Oysters Aren't | [
"In 2010, just after the BP oil well in the Gulf of Mexico exploded, seafood restaurants were bombarded with questions from concerned diners: \"How bad is the spill?\" \"Is this from the Gulf?\" \"Is it safe?\" Demand for Gulf seafood tanked. \"You have to remember, that was literally weeks and months on end when y... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Bonnie Raitt Brings the Blues to NPR | [
"I was so bogged down in my extensive blog duties that I had to turn down an invite to listen in on Neal Conan's interview with Bonnie Raitt and band this afternoon here at 635 Mass. Ave. So I asked NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving to be my eyes and ears. Must warn you that he is an avowed Raitt fan: The legendary... | [
"Stories: 1) John Mellencamp: A New Recording, An Old Sound 2) Marty Stuart Returns To His Roots On 'Ghost Train'"
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Pentagon: N. Korea 'Shadowed' U.S. Spy Plane | [
"Four North Korean fighter jets intercepted an unarmed U.S. reconnaissance plane in international airspace on March 2, the Pentagon says. Defense officials say it is the most serious incident of its kind since 1969, when North Korean warplanes shot down U.S. plane, killing all 31 crewmembers. Hear NPR's Tom Gjelten... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- ISIS Seen Profiting From Informal Money System In Spain. -- Snowfall Obliterates Records In Boston: 'Another Winter Storm?!' And here are more early headlines: Despite Pending Truce Talks, Fighting Picks Up In Eastern Ukraine. (BBC) Assad Says Iraq Gives Syria Informat... | npr | {
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Rainwater, IPhone App Help Thirsty California Farms | [
"Zach Sheely, 27, is excited about the family farming business now that a California-based irrigation software company, PureSense, lets him and other farmers check on their crops using an iPhone. The iPhone application allows them to access information from underground sensors that detect moisture levels near the r... | [
"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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A World of Hurt in Lebanon and Iraq | [
"U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan says the U.S. is \"trapped in Iraq.\" And tensions in Lebanon rise after the assassination of an anti-Syrian politician. Policy debates are posing few useful solutions."
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"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Replicas Of Artifacts Destroyed By ISIS 'Rising From Destruction' In Rome | [
"Alongside the massive, rising death toll in territories controlled by the Islamic State, one of the major casualties has been a trove of ancient treasures that are part of the Middle East's cultural heritage. Now, replicas of several masterpieces vandalized or destroyed in Syria and Iraq have been created in Italy... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Muslim Anger Builds over Newspaper Cartoons | [
"Outrage over the publication in the European press of cartoons lampooning the Prophet Muhammad continues to escalate. The cartoons were first published last fall in a Danish newspaper and have since been reprinted in several European papers. Linda Wertheimer talks to Ramez Maluf, professor of journalism at the Leb... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early headlines: Friday Prayers In Muslim Countries Bring Wider Anti-American Protests. Copts In U.S. Fear 'Terrible' Reaction In Egypt To Muhammed Film. And here are more stories: Extremely Powerful Hurricane Bearing Down On South Korea. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Now In Fif... | npr | {
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How Parents Can Address Kids' Pandemic Weight Gain | [
"As more schools open for in-person learning and some organized sports resume, many children β like adults β are returning to the world after having packed on extra body weight. While data is sparse on whether there's been a rise in children's weight over the pandemic, some health professionals have seen worrisome... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Text of Blair's Remarks on London Explosions | [
"(AP) -- Text of British Prime Minister Tony Blair's statement with G8 leaders in Gleneagles, Scotland, on Thursday's deadly blasts in London: We condemn utterly these barbaric attacks. We send our profound condolences to the victims and their families. All of our countries have suffered from the impact of terroris... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early headlines: Friday Prayers In Muslim Countries Bring Wider Anti-American Protests. Copts In U.S. Fear 'Terrible' Reaction In Egypt To Muhammed Film. And here are more stories: Extremely Powerful Hurricane Bearing Down On South Korea. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Now In Fif... | npr | {
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Timber Timbre, 'Curtains?!' | [
"In the video for the Canadian swamp-folk band Timber Timbre's \"Curtains?!,\" a man released from prison embarks on a vengeful quest to find a mysterious woman who haunts his past. \"I βincluded βthe prison in my video because it's an environment where people are forced to live a double life,\" director Tyler T. W... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Tour Champ Landis Still Fighting Drug-Test Rap | [
"2006 Tour de France champion Floyd Landis is mounting a very public challenge to the results of his drug test from last year's race. He tested positive for testosterone. He maintains his innocence and insists he has been treated unfairly by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Eric Niiler of member station WETA reports. ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Client 9' Filmmaker Focuses On Spitzer's Foes 2) Taylor Swift: Country-Pop With Joyous Ambition"
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Detroit Marker to Honor Case of Dr. Ossian Sweet | [
"Dr. Ossian Sweet fought for civil rights nearly 80 years ago, and Clarence Darrow agreed to defend him. Celeste Headlee of Detroit Public Radio reports on the case of Doctor Sweet and the historical marker going up in front of his Detroit home."
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"Ableism On Campus By: Meghan Crowley, Alessandra Tucker, Tristin Roholt, Carly Murbach & Emily Robinett, Tulane University Being A College Student During A Pandemic By: Sophie Laclef, Dickinson College Crop Tops and Catcalls By: Kendall Grace Harrison, Linfield University The Griot Podcast: Sylvia By: Olivia Jobe... | npr | {
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Reporting From Egypt On The Day 'There Was A Rip In The Fabric Of Society' | [
"For more than five years, NPR's Leila Fadel has been reporting from Cairo. She looks back on that time β from the optimism she arrived with to the massacre that tore Egyptian society apart."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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Can's Singles To Be Reissued: Hear The Goofy Novelty 'Turtles Have Short Legs' | [
"Can made music from an imaginary country, one with its own traditions and language β which means none at all. In its work, jazz, funk, electronic, psychedelic and minimalist music ran wild through impossible valleys and fantastic mountaintops. Some call it krautrock by virtue of the band's German home base in Colo... | [
"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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Commentary: Def White People | [
"The embrace of African-American culture by whites has been going on for decades, according to commentator Leon Wynter. Wynter wrote a book about the subject, <EM>American Skin: Pop Culture, Big Business, and the End of White America</EM>. In it, he argues that racial integration in America has been achieved in the... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Medical Records May Finally Be Coming To Your Apple Smartphone | [
"Richard Klein switched doctors last year. The new doctor put him on a new blood pressure drug. But it didn't help. The failure was entirely predictable. Klein, an associate professor at Florida International University in Miami, realized later that he had tried the same medicine unsuccessfully a few years before... | [
"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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Bertha Hope On Piano Jazz | [
"Bertha Hope's contributions to mainstream and improvised musical idioms have made her elite among her peers. Wife of the pianist Elmo Hope (1923-1967), Bertha has kept their extraordinary teamwork alive through her highly regarded trio and solo performances. In this Piano Jazz session from 1991, Bertha Hope perfor... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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The Bach Sinfonia Plays | [
"The Bach Sinfonia plays the bright and bouncy \"Arrival of the Queen of Sheba\" from George Frideric Handel's oratorio \"Solomon.\" Recorded in concert on November 21st at St. John's Episcopal Chruch in Chevy Chase, Maryland. (Antonio D'Urzo of Opusrite)"
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On California Prisons, It's The Governor Vs. The Courts | [
"California Gov. Jerry Brown is locked in a legal battle over control of his state's prison system. Two years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling ordering the state to drastically reduce its prisoner population. Brown claims the state has made substantial progress, but the governor has stopped s... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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New Orleans Seeks to Oust Charities from Park | [
"Volunteers give hot meals and free medicine to whomever shows up at Washington Square Park in New Orleans. But the city is now trying to oust the charity workers and wants to start charging people who've been camping in a city park."
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Head Of Border Patrol Union Weighs In On Trump's Wall Plans | [
"The U.S. Border Patrol agents' union backed Donald Trump's candidacy. Steve Inskeep talks with union leader Brandon Judd about the president's executive action on a border wall and sanctuary cities."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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For This Doctor, 'DNR' Means Do Not Resign | [
"The emergency department is always noisy, but today the triage nurse is yelling \"not breathing,\" as she runs toward us pushing a wheelchair. A pale, thin woman is slumped over and looking gray. \"Anyone know of a DNR on her?\" I ask. If there's a \"Do Not Resuscitate\" order, we won't prevent her impending death... | [
"Stories: 1) How The 'Pox' Epidemic Changed Vaccination Rules 2) 'Please Look After Mom': A Guilt Trip To The Big City"
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Oddball Team Owners in America's Sports | [
"It's that time in sports when Santa gives away superlatives. The best this of the year, the greatest that. However, my favorite award is that presented by The Observer, a London newspaper, which chooses the World's Oddest Owner in soccer. The Observer doesn't lack for outstanding choices. This year's winner, for ... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...A Beautiful Picture of Health, Airport Probes, Ladies Night and Day"
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Unemployment Claims Rise To More Than 1.4 Million | [
"Here & Now‘s Tonya Mosley speaks with Ali Velshi, MSNBC anchor and economics correspondent, about new figures released from the Labor Department Thursday that show unemployment rose to 1,416,000. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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Instagram: The New Political War Room? | [
"For some time now, Donald Trump has been attacking Jeb Bush, mostly in media appearances or on Twitter. But, over the last few weeks, Trump has been using Instagram in his fight. Trump has been posting campaign-style short videos to his Instagram feed, attacking Bush's record of support for the Iraq War and even p... | [
"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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Jordan Begins To Scrap Law Allowing Rapists To Evade Punishment By Marrying Victim | [
"Jordan's lower house of parliament has voted to scrap a law that allowed rapists to escape punishment by marrying their victims. The move, widely welcomed as a step forward for human rights in the country, is strongly supported by the Cabinet and a royal committee on legal reforms. So while it still needs approval... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Foreign Policy: Russian Communists Ban Avatar | [
"U.S. conservatives have blasted James Cameron's blockbuster space epic Avatar for depicting U.S. marines as villains, others have critiqued it as a patronizing tale of a white American rescuing a native people from the ravages of imperialism, but the most unique criticism of the film yet may come from the St. Pete... | [
"Stories: 1) Seymour Hersh: Obama To Spotlight Syria 2) The Ghost Of Populism Walks Again β Again"
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Famed New York Mets Pitcher Tom Seaver Dies At 75 | [
"Seaver, a baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, became a household name after helping carry the Mets to their \"improbable\" 1969 World Series Championship. He died of complications of dementia and COVID-19."
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"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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Biden Administration Is Making Health Insurance Cheaper, Easier To Entice Enrollees | [
"During a special pandemic enrollment period, the Biden administration is trying to make getting health insurance irresistible by making it easier to sign up and making plans more affordable."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Stranded In France, Migrants Believe Britain Is The Answer | [
"Once known for lace-making, tourism, and being the closest French port to England, Calais has now come to represent a focal point of illegal immigration. Hundreds of migrants roam the town by day. At night they sleep in squalid tent cities, their clothing hanging on fences and from the trees. The migrants have fle... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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House to Firm Lobbying and Ethics Laws | [
"House Democrats are expected to vote Wednesday on two bills that would strengthen laws governing lobbying and campaign contributions. The bill's prospects in the Senate are unclear."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Washingtonβs Responsibility To A Devastated Puerto Rico | [
"A flattened Puerto Rico and how Washington is looking outβor notβfor the U.S. territory. Puerto Rico has taken a devastating hit in the path of Hurricane Maria. Homes and infrastructure flattened. Electrical grid, flattened. Now water and food and gas, all in short supply. People really in trouble. Puerto Ricans a... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hurricane Irma Blasts Past Puerto Rico With 180-MPH Winds; Risk Rises For Florida. -- Trump Jr. Set To Meet With Senate Judiciary Committee Investigators. -- Behind Support For 'Adoption' A Web Of Clandestine Russian Advocates. -- Here's What Happens To All Those Floode... | npr | {
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Where Are The Most Viruses In An Airport? Hint: It's Probably Not The Toilet | [
"When you go through airport security, you might wish you had a pair of gloves on like the TSA agents do. Researchers have evidence that the plastic trays in security lines are a haven for respiratory viruses. The trays likely harbor more of these pathogens than the flushing button on the airport toilets, researche... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Las Vegas Attack Update: The Ones Who Were Lost. -- FBI Hopes Paddock's Girlfriend Can Provide Insight Into Las Vegas Attack. -- LISTEN: Amid Chaos In Las Vegas, Police Dispatches Reveal An Evolving Response. -- Nobel Prize In Chemistry Honors Views Of Human Cells Work... | npr | {
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Our 'What Makes It So Great' | [
"Our \"What Makes it So Great\" commentator--pianist, composer, and conductor Robert Kapilow--joins Martin to explain how Gregorian chant found its way into the music of Renaissance composers Tomas Luis de Victoria (toh-MAHSS loo-EESS day veek-TOH-ree-ah) and Giovanni da Palestrina, and how that music is a fascinat... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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New Video Sheds More Light On Dark Side Of The Moon | [
"New video from NASA gives us a fresh view of the far side of the moon (or the technically incorrect but way cooler sounding \"dark side\"). It's from NASA's Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) lunar spacecraft. And just for the record, some news outlets have looked at the space agency's headline β \"N... | [
"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Loston Harris On Piano Jazz | [
"For more than a decade, Loston Harris has headlined at Bemelmans Bar in Manhattan, delighting audiences with his smooth, soulful voice and piano style. Harris began his jazz career as a drummer, but was encouraged by mentor Ellis Marsalis to switch to the piano. There, he discovered a new instrument and a new musi... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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These Creatives Work Together With Algorithms And Robots To Make Their Art | [
"WithΒ Meghna Chakrabarti Art and artificial intelligence. How humans and machines are collaborating on paintings, music compositions and more. Guests Dan Tepfer, pianist, composer and coder. (@tepferdan) Robbie Barrat, 19-year-old artist who works with artificial intelligence. (@DrBeef_) Music And Artwork From The ... | [
"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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Alcoholism, Obesity Mark Downward Spiral In Women's Health | [
"A new study shows that the health-status of women in the United States is much worse than anticipated, in some key areas. The report, by the Oregon Health and Science University and the National Women's Law Center, found that binge drinking is on the rise among women and that more women are obese, diabetic and lik... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Data Leak Could Undermine Trust In Government Contractor | [
"In recent decades, a quiet revolution has been transforming the way Washington works. Because the U.S. government does not have the workforce to complete all of its tasks, it employs private companies like Booz Allen Hamilton to do the work for it. Booz Allen is the company where Edward Snowden, who said he leaked... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Industrial Land Conversion | [
"High property values are driving local developers to convert industrial land to housing, retail and office space. Forum looks at what cities are doing to preserve industrial jobs while promoting other types of development."
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U.S. Visit Marks Gadhafi's Makeover | [
"Libya and its leader, Col. Moammar Gadhafi, have improved their international standing in recent years. The leader is scheduled to visit the United Nations next month. Host Scott Simon speaks to Jennifer Cooke, director of the Africa program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about how Gadhafi ... | [
"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: A PSA About Not Dating That Ethan Hawke Guy | [
"We return this week, welcoming Stephen and Mike back from South By Southwest, where they heard some great tunes and seemingly brought back at least one chest cold. But no matter! We round up some of the news that happened while they were gone β including, inevitably, Rebecca Black's \"Friday\" β and then move on t... | [
"Stories: 1) South Park Celebrates 14 Years Of Fart Jokes 2) 'Have One': From Joanna Newsom, A Generous Thing"
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Gauging U.S. Efforts to Fight AIDS in Africa | [
"In 2003, the White House pledged $15 billion over five years to combat AIDS in Africa. How has that money been spent, and has it made a difference? Dr. Mark Dybul, deputy U.S. Global AIDS coordinator and chief medical officer for the program, talks about the program."
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"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Sweden Copes with Tsunami Losses | [
"With more than 2,00 dead or missing, Sweden is the hardest hit of the European nations that lost people in the tsunami. Many of those who have been affected, either directly or indirectly, are children. Jerome Socolovsky reports."
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"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Chinese VP's Wife Shows Off Vocal Pipes, Stripes | [
"There has been a lot of talk about China in the news this week in light of Vice President Xi Jinping's visit to the U.S. But there's one voice you probably haven't heard: the voice of Peng Liyuan, singing phrases like \"The sweet aroma of grains drifts over the earth of China.\" Peng is the wife of Vice President ... | [
"Stories: 1) A Mass Grave In Afghanistan Raises Questions 2) In Ederle Bio, A Channel-Crosser's Defiant Spirit 3) With 'Wilco', Wilco Shows Its Earnest Side"
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Can You Be Addicted To Carbs? Scientists Are Checking That Out | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Michigan Term Limits | [
"NPR's Don Gonyea reports that several states are about to feel the full force of term-limits legsilation passed in recent years. Eighteen states have term-limits laws on the books. But the first to be affected will be Michigan, where two out of three state representatives must step down in January. Many of the law... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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Poll: GOP Losing Edge on Foreign Policy Issues | [
"A new poll of likely voters finds that President Bush and his party no longer have the advantage on issues of foreign policy and national security, which they used to dominate. The poll, conducted for NPR by a Republican and a Democratic pollster, suggests that the ongoing instability in Iraq, the Dubai ports dea... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Iraqi Vote Results In Doubt After Disqualifications | [
"A controversial committee that nearly derailed the Iraqi election in January has resurfaced. Led by Ahmed Chalabi, a former ally of the Pentagon, the committee this week announced that six winning candidates in the March 7 parliamentary election are connected to the former regime of Saddam Hussein and must be disq... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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NPR News Agenda from the Friday Editors' Meeting | [
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"Sex Offender Measures. Constitutional or Not?, Field Notes: Glossopedia, Grand Ole Opry Turns 80, Focus on Technology, Hollywood in Cincinnati"
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Weapons Inspection Stalemate | [
"-- NPR's Martha Raddatz reports that President Clinton is seriously weighing his choices for settling the weapons inspection stalemate in Iraq. Military action against Saddam Hussein is a serious option. Officials worry any military option could be seen as a diversion from the sex scandal at home."
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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The Good Listener: Saying No To 'Songstress' And Other Forbidden Words | [
"We get a lot of mail at NPR Music, and alongside the unsolicited phone books we toss straight into the recycling bin is a slew of smart questions about how music fits into our lives β and, this week, thoughts on words we'd prefer never to hear associated with music. Eleanor writes via email: \"You've tweeted about... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Episode 486: Crisis Revisited | [
"Five years ago this month, the financial crisis hit its most intense moment. One giant company after another went bust or was rescued at the last minute, as the government launched a wave of bailouts. Another momentous thing happened five years ago this week: The Planet Money podcast came into being. Today, we rep... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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First Charges Come Out Of Mueller's Russia Investigation | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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With Satellite Images, Wall Street Analysts Spy On Wal-Mart | [
"This is a Wal-Mart parking lot in Wichita, Kansas, as seen from space. It may not look like much to you. But analysts at UBS recently started using pictures like this of Wal-Marts around the country to help them estimate the company's sales. (Crowded parking lots suggest higher sales.) As it turns out, lots of peo... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups. Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized. And here are more early stories: Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity. (Businessweek) Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States Whe... | npr | {
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Former CIA operative Reuel Gerecht | [
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"Fresh from this morning's \"Ramble,\" it's news almost as useful as opposable thumbs: J.K. Rowling outs DumbledoreSioux City embraces unfortunate airport codeDelhi deputy mayor killed in monkey attackCalifornia guy wins U.S. sudoku championship"
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To Fix Climate Change, Scientists Turn To Hacking The Earth | [
"In the summer of 2012, a small group of the Haida people, a native community in Canada, had a problem. The salmon they rely on were disappearing. So the Haida took matters into their own hands. They partnered with an American businessman, drew up plans and then took a boat full of iron dust into the waters off the... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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California Restaurant Owner Hopes For Compromise On Aid 'To Be Able To Survive' | [
"Following similar moves by states such as Massachusetts and Ohio, the state of California is now floating the idea of implementing a curfew to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The majority of counties in the state are now under the highest level of COVID-19 restrictions, which means some businesses have had to ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Senate's Immigration Reform Bill Is Declared Dead At One Year Old | [
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'A Fish In Your Ear': What Gets Lost In Translation | [
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Newport, Ky., Mural Honoring Slave Owner And City Founder Sparks Intense Debate | [
"Newport is putting up murals to honor the city's 225th anniversary. One depicts city founder Gen. James Taylor, who was a slave owner. Residents are wrestling with what to do about the artwork."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Syria Systematically Harasses Medical Aid Convoys | [
"Amid suspected chemical attacks and shelling, medics treating nearly any injury in a conflict zone in Syria need supplies like anesthetics, IV catheters, syringes and sterile surgical gloves. These items are routinely included in humanitarian aid shipments. But in February, they were among the 3,810 medical treatm... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Injured Workers Suffer As 'Reforms' Limit Workers' Compensation Benefits | [
"Dennis Whedbee's crew was rushing to prepare an oil well for pumping on the Sweet Grass Woman lease site, a speck of dusty plains rich with crude in Mandaree, N.D. It was getting late that September afternoon in 2012. Whedbee, a 50-year-old derrick hand, was helping another worker remove a pipe fitting on top of t... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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The Marketplace Report: College Tuition Costs Rise | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick speaks with <EM>Marketplace</EM> correspondent Tess Vigeland about how the spike in college tuition costs is affecting working students and parents who are trying to put their kids through school."
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Santa Fe High School Student Describes Horror That Unfolded In Texas School Shooting | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Bree Butler, a high school senior at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, about the school shooting that left at least 10 dead and 10 others injured."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Giuliani Says Trump 'Did Know' About Stormy Daniels Payment. -- Trump Hints At Likely Release Of 3 Americans Held In North Korea. -- Freak Storm Sweeps Through Northern India, Killing Dozens. -- Men Arrested In Philadelphia Starbucks Reach Settlements. -- Yale Pulls Hon... | npr | {
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KCRW Presents: Delta Rae | [
"The North Carolina sextet Delta Rae first caught my attention with its swampy track \"Bottom of the River.\" The group came to our studios with a setup unlike any other band we've hosted at KCRW: a metal trashcan, a large chain and many pairs of drumsticks. Four members of Delta Rae sing lead, while everyone in th... | [
"Krystle Warren and Ben Cassorla - KUSP's Live at Lunch Sessions"
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Nineteen-Year-Old Russian | [
"Nineteen-year-old Russian cellist Borislav Strulev and his mother, pianist Marina Struleva, perform the Toccata in C, S. 564, by Johann Sebastian Bach, arranged by Alexander Ziloti. Recorded July 12th at the South Shore Summer Music Festival in Connecticut. (Jeremy R. Hill Recordings)"
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"Talk About It:Jesse Jackson (Op-Ed): Most Democratic Candidates Are Ignoring African Americans -- \"The Democratic candidates -- with the exception of John Edwards -- have virtually ignored the plight of African Americans in this country. The catastrophic crisis that engulfs the African-American community goes wit... | npr | {
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Attack On Dallas Police: Special Coverage, The Morning After | [
"NPR correspondents and Sarah Mervosh of the <em>Dallas Morning News </em>talk about the latest from Dallas, U.S. law enforcement and politics, and Friday's news conference by the Dallas police chief and mayor."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Flooding In Philippines Forces 400,000 To Evacuate; 16 Deaths Reported. -- Situation In Sinai Is 'Extremely Dangerous' As Egypt Moves Against Militants. Other news: -- \"FBI To Release New Details About Sikh Temple Massacre.\" (WTMJ News Radio in Milwaukee) -- \"Presidential C... | npr | {
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Colleges Around The Country Are Expecting Shortfalls Despite Rich Endowments | [
"Colleges around the country are expecting significant shortfalls β up to $1 billion for some universities. Many are turning to hiring freezes and layoffs despite rich endowments."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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State Officials, First Responders In Washington Take Coronavirus Precautions | [
"Washington state has issued new public health guidance regarding the coronavirus β including that people at higher risk of illness stay home and away from large groups of people."
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Alex Chadwick: Stopping the Christmas Toy Madness | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick takes a look at the toy-buying craze that happens every Christmas and asks listeners to stop the madness in this encore presentation of an NPR holiday classic."
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This Week In Sports: Super Bowl Talk | [
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Deval Patrick Says The Dream Is In Danger | [
"Deval Patrick says he's living the American dream. He's the first black governor of Massachusetts, one of only two ever elected as governor in American history. But he says many Americans feel the dream is under threat. Host Michel Martin speaks with Governor Patrick about his new book, <em>Faith In The Dream</em>... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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California To Create Earthquake Early Alert System | [
"California governor Jerry Brown has signed into law the creation of a statewide earthquake early warning system. Tom Heaton, director of the Earthquake Engineering Research Laboratory at Caltech, told Here & Now that a early alert system is a network of hundreds of seismometers that transmit data to one another an... | [
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Top 10 Folk & Americana Albums Of 2012 | [
"More than any year in recent memory, the folk and roots music of 2012 was focused on collective roots, elements of ancestry, the stories and events which unite us. The finest traditional albums released paid homage to Nova Scotia and Appalachia. The strongest singer-songwriter records told of the hard struggles of... | [
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Residents Of Kenosha, Wis., Say Racism Runs Deep In Their Community | [
"President Trump visited Kenosha after the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Residents lament the violence that left swaths of the city damaged, but understand the wide racial inequities that led to it."
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Innovator of Journalism, Film Dies | [
"Richard Leacock helped invent the filmmaking style known as <em>cinema verite</em>. His work inspired such documentarians as the Maysles brothers and D.A. Pennebaker β as well as French New Wave directors like Truffaut and Godard and Americans like Martin Scorsese. Leacock died Wednesday at 89 in his home in Paris... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Kushner's 'Lincoln' Is Strange, But Also Savvy | [
"Tony Kushner wrote the screenplay for the film Lincoln, which focuses on the 16th president's tumultuous final months in office. Kushner read more than 20 books before writing about Lincoln, a man who had \"an enormous capacity for grief that didn't deprive him of the ability to act.\""
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"Stories: 1) Randal Keynes: When Darwin Is In Your Family Tree 2) A Sensitive Subject: Harry Reid's Language On Race 3) 'Burn Notice': A Refreshingly Retro Spy Caper"
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Letters: Guantanamo Video, Foil Balloons, Bon Jovi | [
"Listeners sound off on the interrogation video of Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr. They also share suggestions for how to keep foil balloons from trouble in California. And one listener has a bone to pick over Bon Jovi."
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'Daily Show' Goes to Iraq | [
"Daily Show correspondent Rob Riggle recently went on a reporting trip to Iraq. It is the first time the Comedy Central show has actually sent a correspondent to Iraq. Usually when you are watching the Daily Show, and Jon Stewart refers to having a reporter in Iraq, it is just someone standing in front of a cheesy... | [
"News Headlines: Feb. 4, 2007 Talk About It:Baltimore Sun: A New Type of African-American Politician -- \"A generation ago, most African-American political candidates pursued elected office as an extension of civil rights activism. Today, a new crop has emerged: post-civil rights, change-chanting candidates who def... | npr | {
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NPR News Special - 9/11 Anniversary | [
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Outgoing L.A. Chief Isn't Worried About Dept. Slipping After He's Gone | [
"\"It's not just Bill Bratton in the LAPD,\" says the outgoing Los Angeles police chief. William Bratton tells All Things Considered guest host Madeleine Brand that he isn't worried about the department slipping back -- relations with the city's minorities were bad when he came aboard in 2002 and corruption was a c... | [
"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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Iranian Agents Track Dissidents Who Fled To Turkey | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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The Tuesday Podcast: How Do You Create A Job? | [
"Every politician promises to create jobs. On today's Planet Money, we ask: What does that mean? We ask Princeton economist Orley Ashenfelter what he thinks when politicians say they created jobs. I usually laugh. ... When someone says that they are stating a fact: \"While I was in office, employment increased by... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Aid Agencies: 14 Million Ethiopians May Starve | [
"Food aid from other countries and private relief agencies feeds about one-fifth of Ethiopia's population. But experts say as many as 14 million Ethiopians are at risk of starvation, citing drought and government mismanagement of supplies. Hear Georgia Shaver of the United Nations' World Food Program."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Independent Panel Says U.N. Failed To Respond To Abuse Allegations. -- Pope Francis Will Make Mother Teresa A Saint. -- Curiouser And Curiouser: NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Piles Of Silica On Mars. And here are more early headlines: Kerry Attends U.N. Meeting On Ending... | npr | {
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Interview with MATT GROENING cont'd | [
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Cognitive Neuroscientist MICHAEL GAZZANIGA (Gah-ZAN-eh-gah) is a pioneer in the study of brain... | [
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"Say AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH: Manhattan-based throat specialist Dr. Scott Kessler is the doctor of choice for singing stars from Julie Andrews to Jessye Norman. Bridget Paolucci (pow-LOO-chee) reports on the good doctor's modus operandi and goes into the examining room with him as he treats operatic tenor Ramon Vargas... | npr | {
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Top TV Picks For January | [
"This month, there are a whole slew of new shows and season premieres on TV, from top series <em>American Idol</em> on Fox to the movie-worthy cast of HBO's <em>Luck</em>. Eric Deggans of the <em>Tampa Bay Times</em> suggests you try dramas <em>Justified</em> and <em>Touch</em> β and run away from sitcoms <em>Rob</... | [
"Stories: 1) Cronenberg & Mortensen, Making 'Eastern Promises' 2) Jazz Box Sets from Veterans and Legends 3) Remembering Joel Dorn, Grammy-Winning Producer 4) Movie Madness (Some of it Genius) for the Holidays"
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Under His Parents' Shadow, Both On And Off Screen | [
"In his debut feature, Americano, writer-director Mathieu Demy casts himself as Martin, a brooding French real estate agent who travels to Los Angeles after his long-estranged mother dies. He plans to sell her apartment quickly β until he finds a letter in which she promises to leave the place to a friend, Lola. Ma... | [
"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Why American Medical Care Could Soon Be Like Air Travel | [
"Health care isn't getting more expensive because of all those aging boomers, or because doctors are ordering too many tests. The bigger problem these days is how much we're being charged for drugs, hospital stays, doctors and bureaucracy, according to an analysis in JAMA, the American Medical Association's journal... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Latin Roots: Celebrating Thanksgiving With Flavor | [
"This episode of World Cafe is a special one: Thursday's Latin Roots episode coincides with Thanksgiving. For the occasion, we invited editor Judy Cantor-Navas of Billboard magazine to play some of her favorite Latin songs about food. As she puts it, these are songs with \"sabor\" β flavor. In this case, the select... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fresh Air Interview: The Black Keys 2) La Lupe: A Performer Ruled By Instinct, Ecstasy"
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Nintendo Jazz Odyssey + Han Bennink Jazz Odyssey | [
"File these under \"For No Reason At All (In C)\": 1. You've heard of Kind of Bloop. Meet its bizarro-world counterpart: Nintendo Jazz Odyssey. (H/T Lars) Read More >> 2. So ?uestlove and Max Weinberg are great and all as drummer-bandleaders on talk shows. But based on this incredible appearance on a (Dutch?) telev... | [
"Maxmillian Dunbar: Polo Blondes: Synthesist Nicolas Jaar: Keep Me There Steffi: Yours Maya Jane Coles: Nobody Else Rocketnumbernine: Matthew and Toby Francesco Tristano: Idiosynkrasia Factory Floor: Real Love (Optimo Remix)"
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Man Known As 'American Taliban' Released From Prison | [
"John Walker Lindh, the California man who became known as the “American Taliban” after he was captured on a battlefield in Afghanistan in 2001, was released from a federal prison in Indiana on Thursday. But conditions imposed on his release make clear that authorities remain concerned about the threat ... | [
"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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The Time Jumpers Beat The Time Clock | [
"Every day in Nashville, hundreds of musicians sign time cards and put in nine-hour days at recording studios for whomever is paying the bill. Make no mistake: Musicians compete fiercely for these jobs. But making commercial music is still work, just as surely as accounting or bricklaying is work. Which is why most... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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The Afghan Government Must Lead Peace Talks, Its National Security Adviser Says | [
"Any peace in Afghanistan must be negotiated for Afghans by their elected leaders, the country's national security adviser, Hamdullah Mohib, says. \"We have objected to being part of the negotiations and not being a central part of this discussion,\" Mohib, 36, tells NPR's Rachel Martin from New York City, where he... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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'Before I Burn' Uses Autobiography To Tell A Crime Story | [
"My favorite crime novels always combine more than one genre. Like a detective mystery that's really psychological. Or a police captain who happens to be a gourmet. Honestly, most travel books don't even get going until a body or two is discovered. In the case of Before I Burn by Gaute Heivoll, the mashup is suspen... | [
"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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Pakistan Police, FBI Question Men Tied To Militants | [
"Authorities in Pakistan say they are interrogating five young American Muslim men wanted in the United States for alleged contacts with a Pakistani militant organization with links to al-Qaida. Pakistani police in the city of Sargodha, 160 miles from Islamabad, say a team from the FBI arrived Thursday to question ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Brazil's Senate Prepares For Final Vote On Dilma Rousseff's Impeachment. -- Trump To Meet With Mexican President Ahead Of Speech. And here are more early headlines: A Hurricane Is Bearing Down On Hawaii. (CPHC) Islamic State Says Top Official Killed In Syria. (CNN) Typh... | npr | {
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Even A 'Photographic Memory' Can Be Unreliable | [
"Some might characterize what filmmaker Ross McElwee does as navel-gazing. But in the hands of this veteran documentarian, that which might be self-indulgent egomania from a lesser artist is often the stuff of quiet revelation. Now in his 60s, McElwee has assembled a body of work that's beginning to coalesce as a c... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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