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Sex Trafficking And The Super Bowl | [
"For the last several years, every city that has hosted the Super Bowl has waged an aggressive campaign against sex trafficking. David Greene talks with Marc Chadderdon, a criminal investigator in Minnesota. <WARNING Some may find the subject of this conversation disturbing.>"
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"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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U.S.-Trained Afghanistan Soldiers Rise to Occasion | [
"A newly trained Afghan unit — commandos trained by American Special Forces — is set to graduate. They're part of an effort to get Afghans to take charge of a war that shows no signs of ending. Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson"
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Netanyahu Faces Primary Challenge | [
"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting for his political life heading to elections in March. But first he has to pass Thursday's hurdle: a party primary."
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"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Should You Keep Taking Those Fish Oil And Vitamin D Pills? | [
"Nearly 19 million Americans take fish oil supplements and some 37 percent of us take vitamin D. Many may be motivated by research that has suggested these pills can protect heart health and prevent cancer. On Saturday, NPR published a story on long-awaited research on both supplements that called those claims into... | [
"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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The Teenage Brain: Spock Vs. Captain Kirk | [
"This story was written for the series, \"Being 12: The Year Everything Changes,\" from member station WNYC. If adolescence has a poster child, it's a teenager. In a car. Smoking, drinking, and driving badly while also, somehow, having sex in the back seat. But changes in the brain that lead to the famously bad cho... | [
"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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Search On For Person Who Told Black People To Leave N.J. Wal-Mart | [
"Police in Washington Township, N.J., and Wal-Mart officials want to know who got on the public-address system at one of the chain's stores Sunday night to announce that \"all back people\" needed to leave the store. The Philadelphia Inquirer says store surveillance tapes are being examined. It could be a \"bias-cr... | [
"Good morning, here is our early story: -- Syrians Head To Polls In An Election Expected To Go To Assad. And here are more early headlines: Obama Backing $1 Billion Fund To Boost U.S. Troops In Europe. (BBC) China Limits Google Ahead Of Tiananmen Anniversary. (Wall Street Journal) Ban On Protests For Missing School... | npr | {
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New Human Embryo Editing Research Reignites Ethical Debate | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Dr. George Daley, the dean of Harvard Medical School, about the ethical discussions surrounding editing the DNA of human embryos and what the future of the technology might look like."
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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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FSU Pays $950,000 To Woman Who Accused Jameis Winston Of Sexual Assault | [
"Florida State University has settled with Erica Kinsman for $950,000, after she accused former FSU quarterback Jameis Winston of raping her in late 2012 when they were both students. He now plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The settlement, which also commits the university to five years of sexual assault awarene... | [
"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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Writer Thomas Mallon: Fact Is Stranger Than Fictionalizing The Election | [
"Writer and critic Thomas Mallon, who happens to be Republican, imagined the 2016 presidential campaign as a novel in a recent New Yorker article. He talks to NPR's Scott Simon."
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Critic Ted Libbey Joins | [
"Critic Ted Libbey joins Martin for another of their weekly visits to the PT Basic Record Library. Today they scale new heights, as Ted recommends recordings of the \"Alpine Symphony\" by Richard Strauss."
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"Stories: 1) Congressman, Civil Rights Icon John Lewis 2) Journalist, Author Ta-Nehisi Coates"
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Sniper Suspect Denies Role in Killings | [
"John Allen Muhammad, one of two men charged in last year's Washington, D.C.-area sniper shootings, is granted the right to act as his own attorney at his murder trial in Virginia Beach, Va. During a rambling opening statement, Muhammad says that the evidence will show that he had \"nothing at all\" to do with the ... | [
"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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A Photographer's Unlikely Passion For Trays | [
"John Cyr has expertise in an esoteric subject: trays. But don't bother him with any old lunch tray or mirrored trinket tray. His interest, more esoterically, is in photographers' developing trays. I stumbled across his work on Wired and just had to know myself what inspired the unlikely photo series. Turns out Cyr... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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British Prime Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19 | [
"Boris Johnson announced on Twitter that he's developed mild symptoms of the Coronavirus, and took the test on the advice of the chief medical officer. Johnson is working from home."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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The Thistle & Shamrock: A Gentle Revolution | [
"Experience the massive impact of the small harp, which has built international momentum in Celtic roots music since the 1970s, thanks to artists like Alan Stivell, Savourna Stevenson and The Poozies."
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"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Autopsies Spark Legal Fight Over Meaning Of Cruel And Unusual Punishment | [
"An NPR investigation follows the legal battle unfolding over evidence that many inmates' lungs fill with fluid as they're executed by lethal injection."
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"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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Some Call For More Sharing In Ridesharing | [
"Taxicabs are fighting tooth and nail against Uber, the company that enables car owners to drive part time or full time for pay, like cabbies. But behind this battle, there's another one brewing inside the world of ridesharing. Uber and its competitors in San Francisco are sparring over cash, over drivers, and over... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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'Florida Project' Tops David Edelstein's List Of The Year's Best Films | [
"In a year dominated by stories of sexual harassment and abuse, <em>Fresh Air</em>'s movie critic says his favorite films featured voices that aren't heard from enough."
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"Stories: 1) Bianculli Picks The Best (And Worst) TV Of 2010 2) From The Coens, A Grittier Sort Of Truth Out West"
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Top Stories: Russian Ships Won't Refuel In Spain; World Series Fans | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After NATO Objections, Russian Warships Won't Refuel At Spanish Port. -- Hey Indians Fans - Where Was The Love Before The World Series? And here are more early headlines: Alarming Report Shows Decline Of Wildlife Populations On Earth. (CNBC) UNICEF Chief Says Syrian Sch... | [
"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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Monika Mueller: 15 Years After Fall of Berlin Wall | [
"<EM>Day to Day</EM> contributor Monika Mueller looks back 15 years after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, and wonders whether the hopes she and her fellow Germans held at the time were ever fulfilled."
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"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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Students Return to Louisiana's Xavier University | [
"Thousands of students return to Xavier University in Louisiana for the first time since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. The university was forced to close its doors for the fall semester after Katrina. Regina McCutcheon, president of Xavier's student government association, talks about the first day o... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Four Months Later, Syrian Refugee Adjusts In Germany — But Doesn't Belong | [
"NPR's Rachel Martin checks in with Syrian refugee Mohammed Eh'tai, whom she profiled in Germany back in September. He is working on getting his family to join him from Syria."
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"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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Michael Kors Buys High-End Shoe Retailer Jimmy Choo For $1.2 Billion | [
"NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Elizabeth Paton about Michael Kors buying shoe and bag retailer Jimmy Choo for $1.2 billion."
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: -- 2 Million Syrians Are Now Refugees And More Are 'On The Way.' -- For Microsoft, Nokia's Phones Are 'Key To Everything'. And here are more early headlines: Administration Officials Start Pressing Congress On Syria. (CBS) Israel Conducts Missile Test In Mediterranean Sea... | npr | {
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Remembering The 4 Marines Who Died In Chattanooga Shootings | [
"Authorities announced the identities of the four Marines killed in the Chattanooga shootings: Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan, Staff Sgt. David Wyatt, Sgt. Carson Holmquist and Lance Cpl. Squire Wells."
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Best Of: Mindy Kaling / 'Notes From An Apocalypse' | [
"Mindy Kaling's new Netflix comedy series, 'Never Have I Ever,' is based on her own experiences as a nerdy, confident teen who pined for a boyfriend. We talk about why she was hesitant to relive her high school years through the show, and why she wanted to put a different kind of nerd onscreen. <br/><br/>John Power... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Understanding And Countering The Lure Of Extremism | [
"The Manchester bombing is only the latest attack claimed by ISIS. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Maajid Nawaz, the founder of the counter-extremism group Quilliam, about efforts to stop attacks."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Has Danger to U.S. Economy 'Diminished'? | [
"Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday that the risk of the U.S. economy entering a substantial downturn \"appears to have diminished\" over the past month. But he also sounded a warning over soaring energy costs and said the central bank would \"strongly resist\" any tendency for an inflationary psycho... | [
"Good morning. Our early posts: -- U.K. Prime Minister To Gadhafi: 'It Is Over, Give Up' -- Swiss Bank UBS Says Rogue Trader Caused $2 Billion Loss Other top headlines of the day so far: -- \"For A Marine Hero, A Medal Of Honor.\" (Morning Edition) -- \"New Foreclosures Surge During August In Hardest-Hit Markets.... | npr | {
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A Journalist Reflects On Her Past Criminal Justice Reporting | [
"In 2012, 19-year-old Brandon Spencer received a 40-year prison sentence for shooting into a crowd on the University of Southern California’s campus. At the time, Los Angeles Times columnist Sandy Banks condemned him for the action that injured four people. “Pull a gun, go to jail,” she wrote. Nearly a decade lat... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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NCAA Basketball Preview | [
"Men's basketball is a long way from March Madness, but the season is underway. Sports commentator John Feinstein talks about the teams and players to watch. Hear Feinstein and NPR's Steve Inskeep."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Trayvon Martin Case: Voice Calling For Help Isn't Zimmerman's, Experts Say. -- Mega Millions Mystery: Who Won? -- Bin Laden's Wives, Daughters Sentenced To 45 Days Detention, Deportation. Other stories in the news: -- \"1.5 Million Card Numbers At Risk From Hack.\" (CNNMoney.c... | npr | {
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Heat and Health in American Cities | [
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"Examining African Americans' Connection to the Written Word"
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Please, Cut Out The 'Oversouling' | [
"What little time I spent watching the Grammys this past weekend was spent mostly with my eyes on my Facebook feed, not the TV. And during the tribute to Aretha Franklin, the complaints about Christina Aguilera rolled in. Chatting with colleagues the next day revealed the same complaint: she doesn't sing words, she... | [
"Stories: 1) Making Fun Of Everyone On 'South Park' 2) 'Sex And The City 2': Sheiks, Shrieks And Eeks"
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Coping with Rising Gas, Food Prices | [
"Many people have been watching the rise of fuel prices with dread. Now they're worrying about increasing costs of food staples, like bread, eggs and milk. People in one Illinois city are trying to adjust."
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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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Fish Stews: Comfort Without The Work | [
"All food tastes good in fall, but of all my returning appetites the one I welcome most is the appetite for comfort foods. However, when I think about comfort foods — fried chicken, roast pork buns, beef stew — I realize that none of them can be made in less than two hours or with fewer than 12 steps. We may call... | [
"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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Slow Rebuilding In Haiti Complicated By Politics | [
"On Sunday, Haitian voters will cast their ballots in a presidential runoff, four months after the first round of voting was marred by violence and allegations of widespread corruption. And many Haitians and aid groups report that the rebuilding process has been frustratingly slow."
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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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Padres, Red Sox Swept from Baseball Playoffs | [
"The defending champion Boston Red Sox are gone after just three games. So are the less powerful San Diego Padres. How do the rest of the baseball playoffs shape up? ESPN analyst Tim Kurkjian tells Liane Hansen he favors the St. Louis Cardinals to win it all."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Reports: Police Pursued Manslaughter Charge In Trayvon Martin's Death. -- Gingrich Slashes Staff, Pins Hopes On GOP Delegates Turning To Him. -- JetBlue Freak Out: Passenger Had To Put Panicked Pilot 'In A Choke Hold'. -- It's Day 3 For Health Care Cases At The Supreme Court. ... | npr | {
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Sheehan Ad Creates Controversy | [
"A Salt Lake City television station is refusing to air an ad featuring anti-Iraq war activist Cindy Sheehan. The station says the ad is inappropriate, but critics say the station can't take the political heat."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Three Marines Killed In Early Shooting At Base In Virginia. Obama Closes Trip To Israel, West Bank With Memorial Visits. Cyprus Gets Cold Shoulder From From Russia On Bailout Aid. And here are more early headlines: South Korea Retracts Claim That China Behind Cyber Attack... | npr | {
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Foldscope: Science From Curiosity And A Little Paper | [
"Manu Prakash is the co-inventor of the Foldscope, a low-cost microscope aimed at making scientific tools available for everyone. We chat with him about why he wants to change how we think about science, and what it'll take to make science something everyone is able to enjoy. To learn more about the Foldscope, che... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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African-American Travel Writing | [
"Daniel speaks to Farah Griffin, editor of A Stranger in the Village - Two Centuries of African American Travel Writing . Griffin and her co-editor, Cheryl Fish, have gathered writings from an array of people, from famous writers, such as Alice Walker and Richard Wright, to the journal entries and newspaper columns... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Excerpt: 'Not My Boy!' | [
"R.J.'s Story 1 DREAMS OF EVERY DAD I was waiting for the baton as the anchor of the Magee Junior High track team's 4 × 400 meter relay. We were a pretty good team, but we were facing one of the best schools in Tucson. We had fallen behind in each of the three previous legs, and as I stood there anticipating my tur... | [
"Stories: 1) Alan Ball, Talking 'True Blood' and 'Towelhead' 2) Novelist, Songwriter Say 'You Are All My People'"
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Roethlisberger Booted As Team Captain, Infamous Flight Attendant Fired | [
"Tell Me More host Michel Martin and Producer Lee Hill, the program's \"digital media guy,\" offer important news updates to conversations heard on the program. Hear developments in the controversies surrounding NFL player Ben Roethlisberger and JetBlue flight attendant-turned-folk hero Steven Slater."
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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Raising Brilliant Kids — With Research To Back You Up | [
"An earlier version of this piece ran in 2016. \"Why are traffic lights red, yellow and green?\" When a child asks you a question like this, you have a few options. You can shut her down with a \"Just because.\" You can explain: \"Red is for stop and green is for go.\" Or, you can turn the question back to her and ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Margot Adler Visits A Washington, D.C. Preschool | [
"which has patterned its very different educational approach after a highly successful method used in Reggio Amelia, Italy. The innovative method is being met with great interest by American educators."
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"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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How Do You Count 500 Million Votes? A Look At India's Election | [
"Parliamentary elections in the world's largest democracy ended on Friday. The election took six weeks; more than 800 million citizens were eligible to vote. Photos from the election make it clear that, as NPR's Julie McCarthy reported earlier this week, an election that massive requires a lot of logistical plannin... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Bariatric Surgery Cuts The Risk Of Death Years Later | [
"Bariatric surgery is being widely promoted as the solution for people who are extremely obese, but so far most of the studies haven't followed enough people for enough time to really know if surgery helps improve health long term. A study of patients who had the surgery through the Veterans Affairs medical system ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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It's So Cold That You Might Need A Sweater To Read This | [
"It was in the single digits in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday morning, and that seems warm compared with some places around the country. Cities in the northern part of the country, like Minneapolis, saw the temperature dip well below zero — and coupled with wind chills, it felt like minus 60 in some places. Around t... | [
"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Escape The Noise: Watch 9 Lullabies From Austin | [
"Nighttime is restless. Even in our sleep, we are moving in our dreams, or involuntarily flopping around the bed disturbing a loved one, be it a significant other, a dog. Lullabies are written to calm these restless minds, but maybe they should also recognize the motion of the day. The SXSW music festival certainly... | [
"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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Los Angeles Tests Whether Lighter Color Streets Will Lower The Temperature | [
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A Mother-Son Folk Duo Went 'From The Kitchen To David Letterman' | [
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"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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After Tornado Strikes, Volunteers Descend On Joplin | [
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In Detroit, Jeb Bush Makes A Campaign Must-Stop | [
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"Talk About It:New York Times: Clinton's Civil Rights Lesson -- \"Today, a supporter said this while introducing Mrs. Clinton: 'Some people compare one of the other candidates to John F. Kennedy. But he was assassinated. And Lyndon Baines Johnson was the one who actually' passed the civil rights legislation. The co... | npr | {
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Thee Sgt. Major III: Unadorned Joy Through A Tube Amp | [
"Kurt Bloch is the sort of character who kicks around a scene for years, decades even, impervious to trends as he plugs ahead doing what he loves. Punk, metal, grunge, neo-folk, art-punk, math-rock and who knows what else have all come and gone in Seattle music while Bloch, as a member of The Fastbacks and Young Fr... | [
"Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?"
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Fashionista Mag: 'Suede' | [
"A new magazine for the hip hop fashionista just made its debut. NPR's Tony Cox talks to the editor in chief of the new publication <EM>Suede.</EM>"
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NATO, Russia Discuss U.S. European Missile System | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Gen. David Petraeus Will Be Sentenced Thursday Over Secret Notebooks. -- Saudi Airstrikes Target Houthi Forces In Yemen, Despite Talks Of Peace. -- Michael Brown's Family Will Sue Ferguson Over Police Shooting Death. And here are more early headlines: E.U. Holds Emergen... | npr | {
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Home Mortgages for Minorties | [
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The Rentals, Perfume Genius, The Bots, Zammuto, More | [
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"Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Modest Mouse, Lucinda Williams, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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California Healthcare Reform | [
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Seeing More Than A Fence: Road Trip Along The Southern Border | [
"On a recent Sunday afternoon, Victoria Sambunaris is standing on a cliff overlooking the Rio Grande in Roma, Texas. From her vantage point, she says, she can view children swimming in the river while their families sit at picnic tables and barbecue across the bank. Some of the children race on their Jet Skis, tryi... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Military Bypasses Basra | [
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Inside A Psychopath's Brain: The Sentencing Debate | [
"Kent Kiehl has studied hundreds of psychopaths. Kiehl is one of the world's leading investigators of psychopathy and a professor at the University of New Mexico. He says he can often see it in their eyes: There's an intensity in their stare, as if they're trying to pick up signals on how to respond. But the eyes a... | [
"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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Kurdish Rebels Undergo Identity Crisis | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Sun Inspired: How To Build A Solar Backpack | [
"Even before the economy tanked, interest was growing in the do-it-yourself movement. The DIY ethic embraces the notion of recycling and repurposing objects, snatching things from the jaws of the landfill and making them useful again. Here, a look at how to make something that anyone with an iPod could use: a sola... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Metro Connection for 2007-05-25 | [
"This week: Swimming In The Chesapeake; Metro Auditions; Fred Fiske - Memorial Day; Youth Voices - Anthony; Karen Collins - Inside The Beltway Honky-Tonk ; Radio And Television Museum; Liam Callanan - Commencement; for complete show details, visit http://www.wamu.org/programs/mc/07/05/25.php"
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"Guest: Walter R. Borneman, Writer (archive from 10/25/04)"
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What A Top Gun Learned On Her Way To The Top Of The Pentagon | [
"Christine Fox was recently named acting deputy defense secretary, making her the highest-ranking woman in Pentagon history. She talks with NPR's Rachel Martin about the Pentagon's budget challenges, her long career in defense and about inspiring Kelly McGillis' character in the movie <em>Top Gun.</em>"
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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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Reparation Discussions Are Gaining Traction But Not Widespread Support | [
"Juneteenth, the celebration to commemorate the end of chattel slavery in the United States, is the newest federal holiday after President Biden signed it into law on Thursday. It's another example of how the racial reckoning following the murder of George Floyd has been reshaping the way Americans think and talk a... | [
"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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A First Year College Student Finds Himself Outclassed In 'Loner' | [
"Teddy Wayne's new novel begins as a sharply observed novel of manners, but quickly mutates into a classic tale of obsession. Critic Maureen Corrigan calls <em>Loner</em> a powerful suspense story."
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"Stories: 1) Our Digital Lives, Monitored By A Hidden 'Numerati' 2) Michael Cera, Making The Perfect 'Playlist' 3) Newman Reflects On An Acting (And Active) Life"
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Wine Industry Benefits From Resolution Of The Airbus, Boeing Trade Dispute | [
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'Dark Knight Rises,' But Saga Ends For Director Nolan | [
"The new Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises, is perhaps the most anticipated movie of the summer. It's the last film in the Batman trilogy that writer-director Christopher Nolan has crafted over the past 7 years. Nolan wanted The Dark Knight Rises, which will be released in theaters July 20, to feel like a historic... | [
"Stories: 1) Zooey Deschanel, All-Purpose Indie Princess 2) 'The Wackness': A Bildungsroman, With Bong Hits 3) Bob Kane: The Man Behind Batman 4) 'Generation Kill' Takes TV To The War Zone"
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Petra Haden Live at the BPP | [
"Music is in Petra Haden's blood. She's the daughter of jazz legend Charlie Haden and has been singing with her sisters (they're triplets) since childhood. Since then she's been a member of the Decemberists and The Rentals, and has collaborated as a singer and violinist with people like Beck, Green Day, Mike Watt a... | [
"Ed Johnson and Novo Tempo - KUSP's Live at Lunch Sessions"
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Polio Outbreak In Kenya: A Threat To Global Eradication | [
"Kenya has recorded its first case of polio in two years, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. A 4-month-old girl came down with paralysis on April 30, and then two healthy kids nearby also tested positive for the virus. But this handful of infections with poliovirus has the potential to set back global ef... | [
"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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House Intelligence Committee Plans To Talk To More Trump Associates | [
"David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Mike Quigley of Illinois about congressional probes into President Trump, and where they'll go in the future. NPR's Scott Horsley weighs in on the topic."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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Relief Act Means 'A Good Night's Sleep' For Food Industry, Says NYC Restaurateur | [
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"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Rhode Island To Change State's Controversial Full Name | [
"Voters in Rhode Island have passed a ballot measure that will drop the words \"Providence Plantations\" from the official state name."
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Ig Nobel To Nobel: Creative (And Fun) Science Wins | [
"The star of the physics world today is a new form of carbon: graphene. It's the world's thinnest material, and also perhaps the strongest. The two scientists who discovered graphene in 2004, Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov, won this year's Nobel Prize for physics. But among non-physicists, the leader of the te... | [
"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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Facebook's Blind Spot: Connecting The World, For Better Or Worse | [
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In Wake Of Spill, Louisiana Residents Feel Helpless | [
"People in Louisiana aren't strangers to disaster, but they say this oil spill is different. There's a feeling of helplessness, as many find they can't even volunteer to help with the cleanup. Commercial developer Chris Leopold says he knew what to do in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The storm destroyed a Dollar G... | [
"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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Do the Rules of War Need a Revision? | [
"Many are reconsidering the traditional laws of war in light of the use of terrorism as a tactic by insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan. Is it time to update the Geneva Conventions? Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden, Balthasar Staehelin of the International Committee of the Red Cross and and retired Navy Judge Advocate Jo... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Kelly Willis, Learning that 'Easy' Isn't Always | [
"Country singer Kelly Willis has come out with her fifth album, <em>Easy</em>. Reviewer Meredith Ochs says that with this album, Willis has found her true style."
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This Week's Podcast: The First One In The Post-Steinbrenner Era | [
"Some sad news to report: We actually talked some substance in this week's episode of \"It's All Politics.\" Yep, you heard me. Financial regulation. Extending unemployment benefits. Stuff that affects the American people. Which is why we rarely talk about it in the podcast. But we also got to the important stu... | [
"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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Spitzer Drops Illegal-Immigrant License Proposal | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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What Might Be Behind The Mystery Health Problems U.S. Diplomats Are Experiencing | [
"American diplomats in two countries — China and Cuba — have reported falling ill with symptoms the State Department says are consistent with a concussion or minor traumatic brain injury."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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A Preview Of This Hour's | [
"A preview of this hour's session in NPR's Studio 4A: The participants in \"A String Quartet Christmas\" perform The Golden Carol, \"In dulci jubilo\" and \"Veni, Veni, Emmanuel.\" (NPR)"
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What Federal Judge's Ruling On Florida Law Restricting Felon Voting Means For Voters | [
"NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rev. Greg James about federal judge's ruling that challenged the law concerning the voting rights of felons in Florida."
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Defense Secretary Says He Supports Reform To Military Justice System | [
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5 Takeaways From The Democratic National Convention | [
"The Democratic National Convention is over. Here are some of the big takeaways from a week in Philadelphia that had more suspense and drama than expected. The Democrats Are Really, Really Good At This Just like Barack Obama's two conventions, this one was flawlessly choreographed. Even the revolt of the Bernie Bro... | [
"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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British Intelligence | [
"Robert Siegel talks with NPR's Guy Raz, who has been following the inquiry looking into the death of a top British weapons inspector. on Monday, the Hutton inquiry heard testimony from the chief advisor to Prime Minister Tony Blair, Alistair Campbell. Campbell denied he interfered with a government intelligence re... | [
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Show #41 air date October 16, 2007 | [
"Health insurance in America is complicated and is a challenge for the business of health care and is also a political football. This week, moderator Terry Phillips leads a discussion about the current state of health care with guests who are truly experts. Dr. Varoujan Altebarmakian, MD is Physician-in-Chief at Ka... | [
"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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The Dark Side Of Funny: Growing Up In George Carlin's Shadow | [
"In the comedy world, it's a commonly held belief that there's a dark side to being funny — and Kelly Carlin is living proof. The daughter of the late comic genius George Carlin has just written a memoir about her childhood. It's called A Carlin Home Companion, but it's nothing like what you'd find on Lake Wobegon.... | [
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The State Of Baseball | [
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Obama's Remarks On Trayvon Martin 'Pointed' And 'Personal' | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Report: Pentagon 'Beginning Review Of Syria Options.' -- Santorum's Wins: Huge? Meaningless? In Between? -- Egyptian Judge Says Foreign Groups Have Been Working There Illegally. Among the day's other top stories: Read More -- Iran Can Hit U.S. Forces Around The World, Diplo... | npr | {
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Former Ambassador: Syria Will Fight No Matter What U.S. Does | [
"Melissa Block talks with Ambassador Ryan Crocker — dean and executive professor at the George Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University — about military options for Syria. From 1990-2012, Crock was ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria and Lebanon."
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Dakota Access Pipeline Protests Continue On Thanksgiving Day | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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Washington State Governor Certifies Gay Marriage Law | [
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Trump To Campaign In Final Primary States, Raising Cash Along The Way | [
"Donald Trump has knocked out all of his rivals for the Republican nomination, but you wouldn't know it by looking at his campaign schedule. The real estate developer is setting out on his biggest campaign swing since becoming the de facto nominee — and he's still focused on primary states. New Mexico, California, ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Roger Bannister, First Runner To Break 4 Minute Mile Mark, Dies At 88. -- A Year After Envelope Pandemonium, A Ho-Hum Night Is Just What The Oscars Ordered. -- South Korean Delegation Arrives In Pyongyang For Talks With North Korea. -- This Chef Lost 50 Pounds And Reve... | npr | {
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U.S., Europe Clash on Genetically Modified Crops | [
"After waiting more than four years for Europe to lift a ban on approving new varieties of genetically modified crops, the United States threatens to take its case to the World Trade Organization. The WTO could impose stiff penalties on countries that violate trade rules. NPR's Kathleen Schalch 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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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Wangari Matthai | [
"A discussion with Nobel Peace Prize-winning biologist Wangari Matthai. (pre-recorded)"
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"Stories: 1) Veteran Peacemakers O'Malley, Maharaj on Iraq 2) Nuala O'Faolain, Journalist and Author, Dead at 68"
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Many Countries Offer Katrina Assistance | [
"Dozens of countries offer aid to victims of Hurricane Katrina. They range from long-time allies, such as Germany, to frequent antagonists, such as Venezuela."
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Vote to Remove Rep. Liz Cheney, Inflation Data | [
"Dozens are dead as violence between Israelis and Palestinians intensifies. Israel launched more devastating airstrikes in Gaza as Hamas continues to respond with rockets. House Republicans will meet this morning to vote on whether to remove Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney from her leadership role. And, price hike... | [
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Michigan Coaching Legend Schembechler Dies | [
"The man who became one of college football's great coaches during two decades at the University of Michigan has died. Bo Schembechler collapsed during the taping of a television show. He was pronounced dead of heart failure. Schembechler, who was 77, coached the Michigan Wolverines from 1969 to 1989; he came to em... | [
"Stories: 1) Garry Kasparov, Carefully Planning His Next Moves 2) 'Gone Baby Gone' Star Casey Affleck"
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There's Still A Chance To Avoid Sequester Cuts | [
"President Obama meets with bipartisan congressional leaders at the White House Friday. Deep budget cuts could start taking effect Friday unless there's a last minute agreement."
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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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Barbershop: Protests And Donald Trump | [
"Farm worker activist Dolores Huerta and Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld talk about the reasons people are protesting Donald Trump, and what difference it makes."
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What Uber's Leadership Change Means For Diversity In Tech | [
"NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to tech industry recruiter and consultant Y-Vonne Hutchinson about the resignation of former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, and the message it sends to Silicon Valley."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 58 Die In Attack On Syrian Town Where Toxic Gas And Shelling Were Reported. -- St. Petersburg Bombing Suspect Identified; Death Toll Is At 14. -- Bertha Finally Breaking Through. -- Harrison Ford May Keep Flying, FAA Investigation Concludes. And here are more early head... | npr | {
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