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It turns out that I did use a BlackBerry device to access personal information of about 550 of my closest friends, so I probably owe several hundred people... | it turns out that i did. use, a blackberry device to access personal information of about 550 of my closest friends so i probably owe several hundred; | It turns, out that I did use a BlackBerry device to access personal information of about 550 of my closest friends so I probably owe several hundred | it turns out that i did use a blackberry device to access personal information of about 550 of my closest friends, so i probably owe several hundred people... |
(Laughter). | (laughter). | ||
...An apology. But I will not be issuing that apology over Facebook - maybe a postcard. Who knows? | ...an apology but i will, not be issuing that apology over facebook - maybe, a. postcard who | ...An apology But I will not be issuing that; apology over Facebook - maybe a postcard Who | ...an apology. but i will not be issuing that apology over facebook - maybe a postcard. who knows? |
That is New York Times investigative reporter Michael LaForgia. Thanks so much. | that is new. york times investigative reporter michael laforgia. thanks so | That. is New York Times investigative reporter Michael LaForgia Thanks so | that is new york times investigative reporter michael laforgia. thanks so much. |
Thanks for having me. | thanks for having | Thanks, for having | thanks for having me. |
Members of an elite American fighting force are asking if they're quite elite enough. Here's more from my co-host Steve Inskeep. | members of an elite american fighting force are asking, if, they're quite elite enough here's. more from my co-host steve | Members of an elite American fighting force. are asking if they're quite elite enough Here's more from my co-host Steve | members of an elite american fighting force are asking if they're quite elite enough. here's more from my co-host steve inskeep. |
The Green Berets are often first in a war zone, whether it's in Vietnam or Afghanistan or Niger, where some were killed in an ambush earlier this year. They are supposed to be trained to the highest possible standard and now face an allegation that they're not. NPR's Tom Bowman has been following this story. Hi, Tom. | the green berets are often first in a war zone whether it's in vietnam or afghanistan. or niger where some. were killed in an ambush earlier this year, they are supposed to be trained to the, highest possible standard and now face an allegation that they're not npr's tom bowman has been following, this story hi | The. Green Berets are often first in a war. zone whether it's. in Vietnam or Afghanistan or Niger where some were killed in, an ambush earlier this year They. are supposed to be trained to the highest possible standard and. now face an allegation that they're not NPR's Tom Bowman has been following this story Hi, | the green berets are often first in a war zone, whether it's in vietnam or afghanistan or niger, where some were killed in an ambush earlier this year. they are supposed to be trained to the highest possible standard and now face an allegation that they're not. npr's tom bowman has been following this story. hi, tom. |
Hey, Steve. | hey | Hey. | hey, steve. |
Would you remind us what it is the Green Berets do? | would you remind us what, it is the green berets | Would you remind us what it is the Green Berets | would you remind us what it is the green berets do? |
Well, they do a number of things. First of all, it's - foreign internal defense is what they call it - basically training foreign militaries to be competent soldiers. And the other job they do is called direct action - actually going after terrorists, leading the charge, let's say, with local forces. | well. they do a number of. things first of all it's - foreign internal defense is what they call it - basically training foreign militaries to be competent soldiers and the other, job they do is called direct action - actually going after terrorists leading, the charge let's say with local | Well. they do a number of things First of all it's - foreign internal defense, is what they call it, - basically training foreign militaries to be competent soldiers And the other job they do is called direct action - actually going after terrorists leading the charge let's say with local | well, they do a number of things. first of all, it's - foreign internal defense is what they call it - basically training foreign militaries to be competent soldiers. and the other job they do is called direct action - actually going after terrorists, leading the charge, let's say, with local forces. |
So they have to be really tough as soldiers but also culturally smart. | so they have to be really tough as soldiers but also culturally | So they have to be really tough, as soldiers but. also culturally | so they have to be really tough as soldiers but also culturally smart. |
Exactly. They have language skills, cultural training. And they tend to be a bit older than your average soldier, sometimes late 20s, well into their 30s. | exactly; they have. language skills cultural training and they tend to be, a bit older than your average soldier sometimes late 20s well into their | Exactly They have language skills cultural training And they tend to be. a bit older than your average soldier sometimes. late 20s well into their | exactly. they have language skills, cultural training. and they tend to be a bit older than your average soldier, sometimes late 20s, well into their 30s. |
Well, who's raising questions about them? | well who's raising questions about | Well who's raising questions about | well, who's raising questions about them? |
Well, there is a letter - a scathing, 12-page letter that's making the rounds on websites and chat groups, and it's written by what it says is a concerned Green Beret. There's no name attached to this letter. He claims to be an instructor in the Green Berets. And he's basically saying the standards have dropped. | well. there. is a letter - a scathing 12-page letter that's making the rounds on websites and chat groups and it's written by what. it; says is a concerned green beret there's no name attached. to this letter he claims to be an instructor in the green berets, and he's basically saying the, standards have | Well there is, a letter - a scathing 12-page letter that's making the rounds on websites, and chat groups and it's written by what it says is. a concerned Green Beret There's no name attached to this letter He claims to be an instructor in the Green Berets. And he's basically saying the standards have | well, there is a letter - a scathing, 12-page letter that's making the rounds on websites and chat groups, and it's written by what it says is a concerned green beret. there's no name attached to this letter. he claims to be an instructor in the green berets. and he's basically saying the standards have dropped. |
This is one of the very first sentences of the letter - the Special Warfare Center and School - that's the school we're talking about here? | this. is one of the very first sentences of the letter - the special warfare center and school - that's the school we're talking, about | This is one of the very first sentences of the letter, - the, Special Warfare Center and. School - that's the school we're talking about | this is one of the very first sentences of the letter - the special warfare center and school - that's the school we're talking about here? |
I know he has sort of like a basso profundo kind of speaking voice. He was the - the ringmaster for the Barnum & Bailey Circus. | i know he has sort of, like a basso profundo kind of speaking voice he was the - the ringmaster for the barnum & bailey | I know he, has sort of like a basso; profundo. kind of speaking voice He was the - the ringmaster for the Barnum & Bailey. | i know he has sort of like a basso profundo kind of speaking voice. he was the - the ringmaster for the barnum & bailey circus. |
Mr. O'ROURKE: Oh, let's get ready to rumble. | mr o'rourke: oh let's get ready to | Mr O'ROURKE: Oh let's get ready to | mr. o'rourke: oh, let's get ready to rumble. |
In real life? | in real | In real | in real life? |
In real life. In real life. | in real life in real | In real life In real | in real life. in real life. |
The teams board the train, each taking the corner of a different subway car. In one car the musical is about a couple taking a train to grandma's funeral. And yes, each play has to take place on the train. It seems the woman threw a surprise party for her 97-year-old grandmother, but when everyone yelled surprise, gran... | the teams board the train each taking the corner of a different, subway car in one car. the musical is about a couple taking a train to grandma's funeral and yes each play has to, take place on the train it seems the woman, threw a surprise party. for her 97-year-old grandmother but when everyone yelled surprise grandm... | The teams board the train each taking the, corner of a different subway. car In one car the musical is about a couple taking a train to, grandma's funeral, And yes each play has to take place, on the train It seems the woman threw a surprise party for her 97-year-old grandmother but when everyone yelled surprise, grand... | the teams board the train, each taking the corner of a different subway car. in one car the musical is about a couple taking a train to grandma's funeral. and yes, each play has to take place on the train. it seems the woman threw a surprise party for her 97-year-old grandmother, but when everyone yelled surprise, gran... |
I think she killed her hamster when she was seven. You know, she - she's convinced she's going to die alone and be eaten by dogs in her apartment. | i think she killed her hamster when she was seven you. know she - she's convinced she's going to die alone and. be eaten by dogs in her, | I think she killed her hamster when she was seven You know she - she's convinced she's going to. die alone and be eaten by dogs in her | i think she killed her hamster when she was seven. you know, she - she's convinced she's going to die alone and be eaten by dogs in her apartment. |
By cats. | by | By. | by cats. |
Huh? Cats? She's going to be eaten by cats? Okay. More pathetic, yeah. Dead cat lady. Okay. Oh, that's good. | huh? cats? she's going. to be eaten by cats? okay more pathetic yeah dead cat lady okay oh that's | Huh? Cats? She's going to be eaten by cats? Okay More pathetic yeah Dead. cat lady Okay Oh that's | huh? cats? she's going to be eaten by cats? okay. more pathetic, yeah. dead cat lady. okay. oh, that's good. |
As for Nash's title for the first song. | as for nash's, title for the, first. | As for Nash's title; for the, first | as for nash's title for the first song. |
God Hates Me and I Don't Think I'm All That Great Myself is the full title. Does that work? | god hates me and i don't think i'm all that great myself is the full title does that | God Hates, Me, and I Don't Think I'm All That Great Myself is the full title Does that | god hates me and i don't think i'm all that great myself is the full title. does that work? |
(unintelligible) | (unintelligible) | ||
All right. Good. I'm just making sure. | all right good i'm, just. making | All right Good I'm just making | all right. good. i'm just making sure. |
About an hour later at the very tip of Manhattan, Nash has a rough draft which he plays on his keyboard in the station. | about an hour later at the very tip of manhattan nash has a rough draft which he plays on his keyboard in the, | About an hour later at the very tip of Manhattan Nash has a rough draft which. he plays on his keyboard in the | about an hour later at the very tip of manhattan, nash has a rough draft which he plays on his keyboard in the station. |
(Singing) I'm gonna die all alone. My 16 cats will eat my corpse. Your love left long ago. I live alone, I see divorce. My luck ran out so long ago. That is why I say I need two more words here. 'Cause God hates me and I don't think I'm all that great myself. | (singing) i'm gonna die all alone my 16 cats will eat my corpse your love left long ago i live alone, i see divorce my luck ran out so long ago that, is why i say i need two more words here 'cause god hates me and i don't think i'm all that great, | (Singing) I'm gonna die all alone My. 16 cats. will eat my corpse Your love left long ago I live alone I see divorce My luck ran out so long. ago That is why I say I need two more words here 'Cause God hates me and. I, don't. think. I'm all that, great, | (singing) i'm gonna die all alone. my 16 cats will eat my corpse. your love left long ago. i live alone, i see divorce. my luck ran out so long ago. that is why i say i need two more words here. 'cause god hates me and i don't think i'm all that great myself. |
Librettist Craig Pospisil, an old timer at the A train plays, says working fast can get amazing results. He remembers finally getting a play published he had worked on for two or three years. | librettist craig pospisil an old timer at the a. train. plays says working fast can get amazing results he, remembers finally, getting a play published he had worked on, for two or. three. | Librettist Craig Pospisil an old timer at the A train plays says working fast. can get amazing, results He remembers finally getting a play published he had, worked on for; two or three | librettist craig pospisil, an old timer at the a train plays, says working fast can get amazing results. he remembers finally getting a play published he had worked on for two or three years. |
That same week I got the call about this other A train play of mine that I'd written in less than two hours getting published in a collection. And I thought, geez, I've been thinking too much. You know, because there's something about the rawness of it and the fact that it's just kind of spilling out of you and onto th... | that same week i, got. the call. about this, other a train play of mine that; i'd written in less than two hours getting published; in a collection and i thought. geez i've been thinking too much you know. because there's something about, the. rawness of it, and the fact that it's just kind of spilling out of you and o... | That; same week I got the call about this other A train play of mine that I'd written in less than two hours getting published in a collection And I thought geez I've been thinking too, much You know because there's something about the rawness of it and the. fact that it's just kind of spilling out of you and onto the ... | that same week i got the call about this other a train play of mine that i'd written in less than two hours getting published in a collection. and i thought, geez, i've been thinking too much. you know, because there's something about the rawness of it and the fact that it's just kind of spilling out of you and onto th... |
The A train goes underground for portions of the ride and is elevated in others. The train is quiet and empty at the beginning but gains noise and passengers as it goes through Manhattan. Nicole Argeris(ph), a book editor, sits down next to one of the teams. She's holding a large manuscript. | the a train goes underground; for portions of the ride and is elevated in others. the train is quiet. and empty at the beginning. but gains noise and passengers as it. goes through manhattan nicole argeris(ph), a book. editor. sits down next, to one of the, teams she's holding a large. | The, A train goes underground for. portions of the ride and is elevated in others The train is quiet and empty at the beginning but gains, noise and. passengers as it goes, through Manhattan Nicole Argeris(ph), a book editor. sits down next to one of the teams She's holding a large | the a train goes underground for portions of the ride and is elevated in others. the train is quiet and empty at the beginning but gains noise and passengers as it goes through manhattan. nicole argeris(ph), a book editor, sits down next to one of the teams. she's holding a large manuscript. |
Are you an editor? | are you an | Are you an | are you an editor? |
I am an editor. Yes. Everyone's doing - we're all doing our creative processes on the train, right? | i am an editor, yes everyone's doing - we're all doing our creative processes on the train | I am an editor Yes Everyone's doing - we're. all doing our creative processes on the train | i am an editor. yes. everyone's doing - we're all doing our creative processes on the train, right? |
A group of jimbay(ph) players come into the same car. At Columbus Circle in Manhattan, everyone gets out and meets in front of a Kinkos. The scripts and songs, many handwritten, get copied. Then they head for New World Stages, a theater on 50th Street, where the actors do a brief read-through of the works and the singe... | a group of jimbay(ph) players come into the same car at columbus circle in manhattan everyone gets out and, meets in front, of a kinkos the scripts and songs many handwritten. get. copied then they head for new world stages a theater. on 50th street where the actors do a brief read-through of the works and the singers ... | A group of jimbay(ph) players come into the same car At Columbus Circle in Manhattan everyone gets out and meets in front. of a Kinkos The scripts and songs many, handwritten get copied Then they head for New World Stages. a. theater. on 50th Street where the actors do a brief read-through of the works and the singers,... | a group of jimbay(ph) players come into the same car. at columbus circle in manhattan, everyone gets out and meets in front of a kinkos. the scripts and songs, many handwritten, get copied. then they head for new world stages, a theater on 50th street, where the actors do a brief read-through of the works and the singe... |
(Singing) You can read your Dianetics, but the aliens won't take you away. You can send your son to football but he still might end up gay. There's a light at the end of the tunnel but it's probably a train. | (singing) you; can read your dianetics, but the aliens won't take you away you can send your son to football but he still might end up gay there's a light at the end of the; tunnel, but it's probably a | (Singing) You can read your Dianetics but the aliens won't take you away You can send your son to. football but he still might end up gay There's a light at the end of the tunnel but it's probably a | (singing) you can read your dianetics, but the aliens won't take you away. you can send your son to football but he still might end up gay. there's a light at the end of the tunnel but it's probably a train. |
The next day rehearsals are taking place in six different rooms at the theater. Now Susan D'Abruzzo(ph), who was a Tony nominee in Avenue Q, is singing the song and working with the director and composer. | the next day, rehearsals are taking place in six different rooms at. the theater now susan d'abruzzo(ph), who was a tony nominee in avenue, q is singing the song and working with the director and | The next day rehearsals are taking place in six different rooms at the theater, Now Susan. D'Abruzzo(ph), who was a Tony nominee in Avenue Q is singing the song and, working with the director and | the next day rehearsals are taking place in six different rooms at the theater. now susan d'abruzzo(ph), who was a tony nominee in avenue q, is singing the song and working with the director and composer. |
Ms. SUSAN D'ABRUZZO (Singer): (Singing) Okay. But the aliens won't take you away. You can send your son to football but he still might end up gay. There's a light at the end of the tunnel but it's probably a train. So just lie flat and let it happen. | ms susan d'abruzzo. (singer): (singing) okay but the aliens won't take you away you can send your son to football but he still might end up gay there's. a light at the end of the tunnel, but it's probably a train so just lie flat and let it, | Ms SUSAN D'ABRUZZO (Singer): (Singing) Okay But the. aliens won't take you away, You can. send your son to football. but he, still might end up gay There's a light at the end. of the, tunnel but it's probably a train So just lie flat, and let it; | ms. susan d'abruzzo (singer): (singing) okay. but the aliens won't take you away. you can send your son to football but he still might end up gay. there's a light at the end of the tunnel but it's probably a train. so just lie flat and let it happen. |
Meanwhile the band has been working on all the songs and God Hates Me gets a full dress rehearsal. | meanwhile the band has been. working on all the songs, and god hates me gets a full dress. | Meanwhile the band has been working on all the songs and God Hates Me gets a full dress | meanwhile the band has been working on all the songs and god hates me gets a full dress rehearsal. |
Ms. D'ABRUZZO: (Singing) I thought that by now my life would be much less of a trial. I thought I'd have a house, a husband, some kids, Italian style, I never though I'd be the mess that I've become. And knowing that I wouldn't blame you if you run, because God hates me and I don't think I'm all that great myself. | ms d'abruzzo: (singing) i thought that by now my life would be much less of a trial i thought i'd have a house a husband some kids italian style i never though i'd be; the mess that i've become and knowing that i wouldn't blame you if you run because god hates me and i don't think i'm all that great | Ms; D'ABRUZZO: (Singing) I thought that by now my life would, be much less of a trial I thought. I'd have a house, a husband. some kids Italian style I never though I'd be the mess that I've become And knowing that. I wouldn't blame you if you run because God hates me and I don't think I'm all that great | ms. d'abruzzo: (singing) i thought that by now my life would be much less of a trial. i thought i'd have a house, a husband, some kids, italian style, i never though i'd be the mess that i've become. and knowing that i wouldn't blame you if you run, because god hates me and i don't think i'm all that great myself. |
Finally that night, the theater is full for the performance of the six plays and musicals. And many of the songs, like Jerry Schonfeld's song about the A train to hell, bring down the house. | finally that night the. theater is full for the performance of the six, plays and musicals and many of the songs like. jerry schonfeld's song about the a train to hell bring down the | Finally that. night the theater is full for the performance of the six plays and musicals And many of the songs like Jerry Schonfeld's. song about the. A train to hell bring down the | finally that night, the theater is full for the performance of the six plays and musicals. and many of the songs, like jerry schonfeld's song about the a train to hell, bring down the house. |
(Singing) A train to hell. (Unintelligible) chance to get the hell off this train. | (singing) a train to hell (unintelligible) chance to, get the hell off this, | (Singing) A train to. hell (Unintelligible) chance to get the hell off this, | (singing) a train to hell. (unintelligible) chance to get the hell off this train. |
The A train extravaganza takes place whenever the spirit moves. Once a year, every few months. From the sound of things on this night, they'll be getting back on the train someday soon. Margot Adler, NPR News, New York. | the a train. extravaganza takes place whenever the. spirit moves once a year every few months from the sound of; things on this night they'll be getting back on the train someday soon margot adler npr news new | The A train extravaganza takes. place whenever the spirit moves Once a year every, few months From the sound. of things on, this night they'll be; getting back on the train someday soon; Margot Adler NPR News New, | the a train extravaganza takes place whenever the spirit moves. once a year, every few months. from the sound of things on this night, they'll be getting back on the train someday soon. margot adler, npr news, new york. |
You can read a Q&A with Lawrence Feeney, the creator of a one day play, at npr.org. | you can read a q&a with lawrence; feeney. the creator of a one day play at | You can read a Q&A with Lawrence Feeney the creator of, a one day play at | you can read a q&a with lawrence feeney, the creator of a one day play, at npr.org. |
This Tuesday, Californians will be voting in primary elections. The air there is heavy with political attacks, and some of California's hot legislative battles have gotten really personal. A few have also gotten a little weird. | this tuesday californians will, be, voting in primary elections the air there is. heavy with, political attacks and some of california's hot legislative battles have gotten really personal a, few have also gotten a, little | This Tuesday Californians will be voting in primary elections The air there is heavy with political attacks and some of California's hot. legislative battles have gotten really personal A few have also gotten a little | this tuesday, californians will be voting in primary elections. the air there is heavy with political attacks, and some of california's hot legislative battles have gotten really personal. a few have also gotten a little weird. |
As NPR's Ina Jaffe reports. | as npr's ina jaffe | As NPR's Ina Jaffe | as npr's ina jaffe reports. |
I came home from running errands recently and found this on my answering machine. | i came. home from running errands recently and found this on my answering | I came home from running; errands recently and found this on my answering | i came home from running errands recently and found this on my answering machine. |
(Soundbite of answering machine recording) | (soundbite, of answering machine | (Soundbite of; answering machine | (soundbite of answering machine recording) |
(On Machine) Saturday, 2:22 PM. | (on machine) saturday | (On Machine) Saturday | (on machine) saturday, 2:22 pm. |
(On Machine) Hi, I'm Tom Mullins. My wife Jenny Oropeza is running for state Senate. | (on machine) hi i'm tom mullins my wife jenny oropeza is. running. for state | (On Machine) Hi I'm Tom Mullins, My wife Jenny Oropeza is running for. state | (on machine) hi, i'm tom mullins. my wife jenny oropeza is running for state senate. |
Democrat Jenny Oropeza is a member of the State Assembly, now in a very tough contest for state Senate in a district running along the coast from Long Beach North to L.A. Her opponent is one of her Democratic colleagues in the Assembly, George Nakano. And Jenny Oropeza's husband had a bone to pick with a mailer sent ou... | democrat jenny oropeza is. a member of the state assembly now in a very tough contest for state, senate in a district running along the coast from long beach north to l.a her opponent is one, of her democratic colleagues in; the assembly george, nakano and jenny oropeza's husband. had a bone to, pick with, a, mailer se... | Democrat Jenny Oropeza is a member of. the State Assembly now in a very tough contest; for, state Senate in, a district running along the coast from Long Beach North to L.A Her opponent is one of her Democratic, colleagues in the Assembly George, Nakano And Jenny Oropeza's husband had. a; bone to pick with a mailer sen... | democrat jenny oropeza is a member of the state assembly, now in a very tough contest for state senate in a district running along the coast from long beach north to l.a. her opponent is one of her democratic colleagues in the assembly, george nakano. and jenny oropeza's husband had a bone to pick with a mailer sent ou... |
Nakano said that we do not send our children to public schools. Let me set the record straight. Jenny and I do not have children. | nakano said that we do not send our children. to public, schools let me set the, record straight jenny, and, i do not have | Nakano said that. we do not send our. children to public schools Let me set the record straight Jenny and I do not have | nakano said that we do not send our children to public schools. let me set the record straight. jenny and i do not have children. |
The mailer in question had a comparative checklist. It shows that Nakano's kids went to public school. The Oropeza column is blank. It also describes three education bills Nakano voted for in the Assembly. Again, the Oropeza column is blank. Park Skelton, her campaign consultant, says there's a reason she didn't vote f... | the mailer in question had a comparative; checklist it shows that nakano's kids went to public school the oropeza column is blank it also describes three education bills nakano voted for in the assembly again, the oropeza, column is blank park, skelton, her campaign consultant says there's a reason she didn't vote for ... | The mailer in question had a comparative checklist It shows that Nakano's. kids went to public school The Oropeza column is blank It also describes three education bills Nakano voted for in the, Assembly, Again the Oropeza column is blank Park, Skelton her, campaign consultant says there's a reason she didn't vote for ... | the mailer in question had a comparative checklist. it shows that nakano's kids went to public school. the oropeza column is blank. it also describes three education bills nakano voted for in the assembly. again, the oropeza column is blank. park skelton, her campaign consultant, says there's a reason she didn't vote f... |
All three of those were in the period of time when he was in the Assembly and Jenny had not yet been elected. | all three of those were in the period of time when he was in the, assembly and jenny had not yet been | All three of those were in the period. of time when he was in, the Assembly and Jenny had not yet been | all three of those were in the period of time when he was in the assembly and jenny had not yet been elected. |
So she couldn't have voted for them. She wasn't holding office. | so, she couldn't have voted for them she wasn't holding | So she couldn't, have voted for them She wasn't holding | so she couldn't have voted for them. she wasn't holding office. |
Yeah. She was probably at home taking care of her non-existent children at the time. | yeah she was probably at home taking care of her non-existent children at the | Yeah, She was probably at home taking care of her non-existent. children at the | yeah. she was probably at home taking care of her non-existent children at the time. |
The Nakano campaign defends the mailer. It was merely supposed to highlight his record on education, says consultant Robin Swanson. | the nakano campaign defends the mailer it was merely supposed to highlight his record on education, says consultant robin | The Nakano campaign defends the mailer It was merely supposed to highlight his record on education says consultant Robin | the nakano campaign defends the mailer. it was merely supposed to highlight his record on education, says consultant robin swanson. |
And that was the point of that mailer, to talk about George Nakano's record, not to talk about Jenny Oropeza's record. | and that. was the point of that mailer to talk about george nakano's record not. to talk about jenny oropeza's | And that was the point of that mailer to; talk about. George Nakano's record not to talk about Jenny Oropeza's | and that was the point of that mailer, to talk about george nakano's record, not to talk about jenny oropeza's record. |
A bit farther south, in Orange County, voters are being constantly reminded about a painful part of Democratic State Senate candidate Tom Umberg's record that he'd just as soon they forget. Last year, he and his wife of 23 years, Robin Umberg, publicly acknowledged that he'd had an affair. | a bit farther south in orange county voters are being constantly reminded about a painful part of democratic state senate candidate tom umberg's record that he'd just as soon they forget last year he and his wife of 23 years robin umberg publicly acknowledged that he'd. had an | A bit farther. south in Orange County voters are being constantly reminded about a. painful part of Democratic State Senate candidate Tom Umberg's record that he'd just as soon they forget Last year he and his wife of 23 years Robin Umberg publicly acknowledged that he'd had an | a bit farther south, in orange county, voters are being constantly reminded about a painful part of democratic state senate candidate tom umberg's record that he'd just as soon they forget. last year, he and his wife of 23 years, robin umberg, publicly acknowledged that he'd had an affair. |
I've made mistakes, that's clearly true, in my personal life. And those now are, gosh, well behind us. | i've made mistakes that's clearly. true in my personal life and those now are gosh well behind | I've made mistakes that's clearly true in my, personal life And those, now are gosh well behind | i've made mistakes, that's clearly true, in my personal life. and those now are, gosh, well behind us. |
But directly in front of the voters, who've received mailers featuring a smiling Mrs. Umberg and a question: Why would we trust him? The mailers are actually paid for by an independent committee, not by Umberg's opponent, Orange County Supervisor Lou Correa. Umberg calls him responsible anyway. | but directly in front of the voters who've received mailers featuring a smiling mrs umberg and a; question: why would we trust him? the mailers are actually paid for by, an independent committee not by umberg's opponent orange county supervisor lou correa umberg calls him responsible | But directly in front of the voters who've received mailers featuring a smiling Mrs Umberg and, a question: Why would. we; trust, him? The, mailers are actually paid for by an independent committee not, by, Umberg's opponent Orange County Supervisor Lou Correa Umberg calls him responsible | but directly in front of the voters, who've received mailers featuring a smiling mrs. umberg and a question: why would we trust him? the mailers are actually paid for by an independent committee, not by umberg's opponent, orange county supervisor lou correa. umberg calls him responsible anyway. |
My opponent is trying to dredge this back up. But it demonstrates that there are basically no bounds when it comes to political mail. | my opponent is, trying to. dredge this back up. but it demonstrates that there are basically. no bounds when it comes to political | My opponent is trying to dredge this. back up But it, demonstrates that there are basically no bounds when it comes; to. political | my opponent is trying to dredge this back up. but it demonstrates that there are basically no bounds when it comes to political mail. |
Calls to Supervisor Correa's office and to his campaign manager were not returned. | calls to supervisor correa's office and to his campaign. manager. were not | Calls to Supervisor Correa's office and to his campaign manager were not, | calls to supervisor correa's office and to his campaign manager were not returned. |
Another sort of affair of the heart has been getting attention in the rural Central Valley. A mailer there tells Republican primary voters, quote, "Tom Berryhill doesn't have the heart for State Assembly." It refers to the heart transplant that Berryhill had about six years ago, and cites an alleged statistic that tran... | another sort of affair of the heart has been getting attention. in the rural central valley a mailer, there; tells republican primary voters quote "tom berryhill, doesn't have the heart for state assembly" it, refers. to the heart transplant that berryhill had about six years ago and cites an alleged, statistic that. t... | Another sort of affair of the heart has been getting attention in, the rural Central Valley A mailer there tells Republican primary voters quote, "Tom Berryhill doesn't have the heart for State Assembly" It refers to the heart transplant that Berryhill, had about six years ago and cites an alleged statistic, that trans... | another sort of affair of the heart has been getting attention in the rural central valley. a mailer there tells republican primary voters, quote, "tom berryhill doesn't have the heart for state assembly." it refers to the heart transplant that berryhill had about six years ago, and cites an alleged statistic that tran... |
When we reached Conrad, he declined to talk about the transplant claim, but he defended it to Sacramento TV Station CBS 13. | when we reached conrad. he, declined to talk about the transplant claim but he defended it to sacramento tv station cbs | When we reached Conrad he declined to talk about the transplant claim but, he defended it to Sacramento TV Station CBS | when we reached conrad, he declined to talk about the transplant claim, but he defended it to sacramento tv station cbs 13. |
It was a concern and an issue when Dick Cheney ran with his heart condition. And we felt that the voters had a right to know. | it was a concern and, an issue when dick cheney ran with his heart, condition and we felt that the voters had a. right to | It was a concern and an issue when Dick Cheney ran with his. heart condition And we felt that the voters had a. right to | it was a concern and an issue when dick cheney ran with his heart condition. and we felt that the voters had a right to know. |
Tom Berryhill seems to be taking it all in stride. | tom. berryhill seems, to be; taking it all in | Tom Berryhill seems to be taking it all in | tom berryhill seems to be taking it all in stride. |
I'm feeling fantastic. | i'm feeling | I'm feeling | i'm feeling fantastic. |
He says his opponent may have given him a new opportunity to educate voters about transplants. | he says his opponent may have given him a new opportunity to educate, voters about | He says his opponent may have given him a new opportunity to educate voters about | he says his opponent may have given him a new opportunity to educate voters about transplants. |
Because I'll tell you. With the technology that they have today, it is absolutely amazing. And if you can get a good match, like I have received, life is really good. | because i'll tell you with the technology that they have today. it is, absolutely amazing and if you can get a good match like i have received, life is really, | Because. I'll tell you With the technology that they have today it. is absolutely amazing And if; you can get a good match; like I have received life, is really | because i'll tell you. with the technology that they have today, it is absolutely amazing. and if you can get a good match, like i have received, life is really good. |
And it may get a bit better for voters and candidates alike, once this election is over. | and it. may get, a bit better for voters and candidates alike once this election is | And it may get a bit better for. voters and candidates alike once this election is | and it may get a bit better for voters and candidates alike, once this election is over. |
Ina Jaffe, NPR News, Los Angeles. | ina jaffe npr news los | Ina, Jaffe NPR. News Los | ina jaffe, npr news, los angeles. |
One wonders, especially after this past week, what President Trump and his administration talk about in private because in public, they seem to be working off different scripts, with Trump's national security team saying one thing and the president suggesting the opposite. NPR's national political correspondent, Mara L... | one wonders especially; after this. past week what president trump and, his administration talk about in private because in public they seem to be working off, different scripts with trump's national security team saying one thing and the president. suggesting the opposite npr's national political correspondent mara li... | One wonders especially after this past week what President Trump and his administration talk about. in private because in public they seem, to, be working off different scripts with Trump's national security team saying one thing and the president suggesting the opposite NPR's national political correspondent Mara Lias... | one wonders, especially after this past week, what president trump and his administration talk about in private because in public, they seem to be working off different scripts, with trump's national security team saying one thing and the president suggesting the opposite. npr's national political correspondent, mara l... |
Hi there, Lulu. | hi there | Hi there | hi there, lulu. |
So what is all this about? | so what is, all this | So what is all this | so what is all this about? |
Well, one of the starkest examples of this was on Thursday, when the president's national security team came en masse to the White House briefing room. This was the FBI director, the secretary of Homeland Security, the national security adviser, the director of national intelligence, the head of the National Security A... | well one of the starkest examples of this was on thursday when the president's national security team came en masse to the white house briefing, room this was the fbi director the, secretary of. homeland security; the national security adviser the director of national intelligence the head. of the national security age... | Well one of the starkest examples of this was on. Thursday when the president's national security team came en masse to the White House briefing room This was the FBI director the secretary. of Homeland Security the national security adviser the director of, national intelligence, the head of, the National Security. Ag... | well, one of the starkest examples of this was on thursday, when the president's national security team came en masse to the white house briefing room. this was the fbi director, the secretary of homeland security, the national security adviser, the director of national intelligence, the head of the national security a... |
Yeah. And it was supposed to be this sort of message of unity, right? We're all on the same page with this. And the president sort of flips the script, as he often does. And we're not just seeing this disconnect with Russia. | yeah and it was supposed to be this sort of message of unity right? we're all on the same page with this and the president sort of flips the script as he often does and we're not just seeing this disconnect with | Yeah, And it was supposed to be this sort of message of unity. right? We're all on the same page with this And the president. sort of flips the script as he often does And we're not just. seeing this disconnect with | yeah. and it was supposed to be this sort of message of unity, right? we're all on the same page with this. and the president sort of flips the script, as he often does. and we're not just seeing this disconnect with russia. |
No. There are so many other examples. Last week, the president tweeted that he wanted Attorney General Jeff Sessions to, quote, "stop this rigged witch hunt" - in other words, the Mueller investigation - "right now." But Sessions didn't do it. And then his - the president's top lawyers and his press secretary rush out ... | no there are so many other examples last week the president tweeted that he wanted attorney general jeff sessions to quote "stop this rigged witch hunt" - in other words, the, mueller investigation - "right now" but sessions didn't do it and then his - the president's top lawyers and his press secretary rush out to say... | No There; are so many other examples Last week the, president tweeted that he wanted Attorney General Jeff Sessions to quote "stop this rigged witch hunt" - in other words the Mueller investigation - "right now" But Sessions didn't do it And then his - the president's top lawyers and. his press secretary rush out to, s... | no. there are so many other examples. last week, the president tweeted that he wanted attorney general jeff sessions to, quote, "stop this rigged witch hunt" - in other words, the mueller investigation - "right now." but sessions didn't do it. and then his - the president's top lawyers and his press secretary rush out ... |
Same thing on Iran. President says he talked to the Iranians without preconditions. Hours later, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lays out a whole lot of preconditions. The president threatens to shut down the government over the border wall. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell comes out and says nope. We're not shutt... | same, thing on iran president says he talked to the iranians without, preconditions hours later secretary of state mike pompeo lays out. a whole lot of preconditions the president threatens, to shut down the government over the border. wall senate majority leader mitch; mcconnell comes out. and says nope we're not shut... | Same thing on Iran President says he. talked to the, Iranians without preconditions Hours later Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lays out a. whole lot of, preconditions The president threatens to shut down the government, over the border wall, Senate Majority Leader. Mitch McConnell comes out and says nope We're not shut... | same thing on iran. president says he talked to the iranians without preconditions. hours later, secretary of state mike pompeo lays out a whole lot of preconditions. the president threatens to shut down the government over the border wall. senate majority leader mitch mcconnell comes out and says nope. we're not shutt... |
And it's not just Trump's administration, right? We also saw this extraordinary message coming from his wife, the first lady. | and it's not just trump's administration right? we. also saw this, extraordinary. message coming from his wife the first | And, it's not just; Trump's administration right? We also saw this extraordinary message. coming from, his wife the first | and it's not just trump's administration, right? we also saw this extraordinary message coming from his wife, the first lady. |
That's right. The first lady occasionally pushes back against the president. An example of this was just this weekend. As the president was getting ready to go to a rally in Ohio to campaign for a Republican candidate in a special election the Republicans are worried about losing, he insulted LeBron James, basketball s... | that's right the first, lady occasionally pushes back against; the president an example of, this was just this weekend as the. president was getting ready to go to a rally in ohio to campaign, for a republican candidate in a special election the republicans are worried about, losing he. insulted lebron james basketball... | That's right The first, lady occasionally pushes back against. the president An. example of this was. just this weekend As the president was getting ready to go to a rally in Ohio. to campaign for a Republican candidate in a special election. the Republicans are worried about. losing he insulted LeBron James basketball... | that's right. the first lady occasionally pushes back against the president. an example of this was just this weekend. as the president was getting ready to go to a rally in ohio to campaign for a republican candidate in a special election the republicans are worried about losing, he insulted lebron james, basketball s... |
This school, according to the letter, has, quote, "devolved into a cesspool of toxic, exploitive, biased and self-serving senior officers who are bolstered by submissive, sycophantic and just as culpable enlisted leaders." And it continues in that brutal tone page after page. | this school according, to the letter has quote "devolved into a cesspool of toxic exploitive biased. and self-serving senior; officers who are bolstered by submissive sycophantic and just as culpable enlisted leaders" and it continues in that brutal tone page after | This school according to the letter has quote "devolved into a cesspool of toxic exploitive biased and self-serving senior officers who are bolstered by submissive sycophantic and just as culpable enlisted leaders" And it continues in that brutal tone page after | this school, according to the letter, has, quote, "devolved into a cesspool of toxic, exploitive, biased and self-serving senior officers who are bolstered by submissive, sycophantic and just as culpable enlisted leaders." and it continues in that brutal tone page after page. |
That's right. That's why I say it's a scathing letter. And the letter claims that standards are being lowered. People are given multiple chances to pass physical fitness exams, and it's pretty hard to fail, according to this letter writer, unless you get an injury or just decide to quit. | that's right that's why i say it's a scathing letter and the letter claims that standards are being lowered people are given multiple chances to pass physical fitness exams and it's pretty hard to fail according, to this letter writer unless you get an injury or. just decide to | That's right That's why I say it's a scathing letter And the letter claims, that standards are being lowered People are given; multiple chances, to pass physical. fitness exams and it's pretty hard. to fail according to this letter writer unless you get an injury or just decide to | that's right. that's why i say it's a scathing letter. and the letter claims that standards are being lowered. people are given multiple chances to pass physical fitness exams, and it's pretty hard to fail, according to this letter writer, unless you get an injury or just decide to quit. |
OK. First, is there any doubt that this is a real letter, given that the writer is anonymous? | ok first is there any doubt that this is a real letter given that the writer is, | OK First is there any doubt that this is a real letter given that the writer is | ok. first, is there any doubt that this is a real letter, given that the writer is anonymous? |
There is no doubt. First of all, he has a lot of detail in the letter, some details as recently as several weeks ago. He mentions names of instructors, names of students - again, a lot of detail that only someone in the community would know. And the important thing is the command down at Fort Bragg at the John F. Kenne... | there is no doubt first of all he has a lot of detail in; the letter some details as. recently as several weeks ago he mentions names. of instructors names of. students. - again a lot, of detail that only someone in the community would know and the important thing is the command down at fort bragg at the john f kennedy... | There is no doubt First of all he has; a. lot of detail. in the letter some details as recently as several weeks, ago He mentions names; of instructors names of students - again a lot of detail. that only someone in the community would know And, the important thing is the command down at Fort Bragg at the John F; Kenne... | there is no doubt. first of all, he has a lot of detail in the letter, some details as recently as several weeks ago. he mentions names of instructors, names of students - again, a lot of detail that only someone in the community would know. and the important thing is the command down at fort bragg at the john f. kenne... |
OK. So what is the command saying about it? | ok so what is; the command saying about | OK So what is the command saying about, | ok. so what is the command saying about it? |
Well, the command is basically saying these charges are baseless, that the training changes all the time and that, basically, you know, people would wash out in the past for failing certain physical tests, but now they're using these tests as what they called diagnostics, meaning they want to give them more chances to ... | well. the command is basically saying these charges are baseless that the training changes all the time and that basically you; know people would wash out in the past for failing certain physical tests but now they're using, these tests as, what they. called diagnostics meaning they want to give them more chances, to; ... | Well the command is basically saying these, charges are baseless that the training changes all, the time and that basically you know people, would wash out in the past for failing certain physical tests but, now they're using these. tests as what they, called diagnostics meaning they want. to give them. more chances to... | well, the command is basically saying these charges are baseless, that the training changes all the time and that, basically, you know, people would wash out in the past for failing certain physical tests, but now they're using these tests as what they called diagnostics, meaning they want to give them more chances to ... |
Because they want to work up to standard? | because they want to work up to. | Because they want to work up to | because they want to work up to standard? |
Exactly. They just want to give them more chances to get through the course. | exactly they, just; want; to, give them more chances to get. through the | Exactly They just want to give them. more chances to get through the | exactly. they just want to give them more chances to get through the course. |
Is there something larger happening here, Tom Bowman? For example, trouble in the Army and finding enough really highly-talented people to go into these Green Beret slots? | is there something larger happening here tom bowman? for example trouble in the army and finding enough really highly-talented people to, go, into these green beret | Is there something larger happening here Tom Bowman? For example trouble in the Army and finding enough really highly-talented people to go into these Green Beret. | is there something larger happening here, tom bowman? for example, trouble in the army and finding enough really highly-talented people to go into these green beret slots? |
That's exactly what's going on here - is they're having trouble recruiting and retaining special operators. And the big reason, of course, Steve, is, as we all know, we're going into 17 years of war. These guys deploy all the time. And they also have trouble recruiting Green Berets because people realize what their fut... | that's exactly what's, going on, here - is; they're having trouble recruiting and retaining special operators and the big. reason of course steve is as we all know we're going into 17 years of war these guys deploy all the time and they also have trouble recruiting green berets because people realize what their future ... | That's, exactly what's, going on here - is they're having trouble recruiting and retaining. special operators And the big reason of course Steve is as we all know. we're going into 17 years of war. These guys deploy all the time And they also have trouble recruiting Green Berets because people realize. what their futur... | that's exactly what's going on here - is they're having trouble recruiting and retaining special operators. and the big reason, of course, steve, is, as we all know, we're going into 17 years of war. these guys deploy all the time. and they also have trouble recruiting green berets because people realize what their fut... |
Which could conceivably create pressure to lower the standards. But what are you hearing when you talk with current or former Green Berets? | which could conceivably create pressure to lower the standards but what. are you hearing when you talk with current or former green | Which could conceivably create pressure to lower the standards But, what are you hearing when you, talk with current or former Green. | which could conceivably create pressure to lower the standards. but what are you hearing when you talk with current or former green berets? |
Well, I've talked to nearly a dozen former and current Green Berets, and some say, well, this guy's kind of disgruntled. Maybe he's a bit young. He hasn't been in the force long enough. But others I talk with say he raises some very good points. And one Green Beret I met in Afghanistan a number of years ago said, this ... | well i've talked to nearly a, dozen former and current. green. berets and some say well this guy's kind of disgruntled maybe he's a bit young he hasn't. been in the force long enough but, others i talk with say he raises some very good points and one green beret i met in afghanistan a number of years ago said this guy ... | Well I've talked to nearly a dozen former and current Green Berets and. some, say well this, guy's kind of disgruntled Maybe he's. a bit young He hasn't been in. the force long enough But others. I talk with say he raises some. very good points And one Green Beret I, met in Afghanistan, a. number of years ago said this... | well, i've talked to nearly a dozen former and current green berets, and some say, well, this guy's kind of disgruntled. maybe he's a bit young. he hasn't been in the force long enough. but others i talk with say he raises some very good points. and one green beret i met in afghanistan a number of years ago said, this ... |
Tom, thanks very much. | tom thanks very | Tom thanks very | tom, thanks very much. |
You're welcome, Steve. | you're welcome | You're welcome | you're welcome, steve. |
That's NPR's Pentagon correspondent, Tom Bowman. And if you want to read this full letter, as well as the general's response to it, go to npr.org. | that's npr's pentagon, correspondent tom bowman and if you want to read this full; letter as well as the. general's, response to it go to | That's. NPR's Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman And if you want to read this full letter as. well. as the general's response to it go to; | that's npr's pentagon correspondent, tom bowman. and if you want to read this full letter, as well as the general's response to it, go to npr.org. |
Like much of rural America, Gerald, Missouri, population 1,171, has a persistent problem with methamphetamine. Then, a few months ago, a man who called himself Sergeant Bill arrived in town. Sergeant Bill identified himself to local police as a federal agent. He wore a t-shirt that read "police," he had a badge, and he... | like much of rural america, gerald, missouri population 1,171, has a persistent problem with methamphetamine then a few months ago a man who called himself sergeant; bill arrived in town sergeant bill identified himself to local, police as a federal agent he wore a t-shirt. that read "police" he had a badge and he bega... | Like much of rural America Gerald Missouri population 1,171, has a persistent, problem with methamphetamine Then a few, months ago a, man who called himself Sergeant Bill arrived in town; Sergeant Bill identified himself to local police as a. federal agent, He wore a t-shirt that read "police" he had a badge, and he be... | like much of rural america, gerald, missouri, population 1,171, has a persistent problem with methamphetamine. then, a few months ago, a man who called himself sergeant bill arrived in town. sergeant bill identified himself to local police as a federal agent. he wore a t-shirt that read "police," he had a badge, and he... |
For months, Bill Jakob, who used to work as a wedding minister and as a security guard, pretended to be a federal drug agent. He duped residents of Gerald, Missouri. He fooled police officers. Eventually, an enterprising reporter for the local newspaper unraveled the impersonation. From time to time here at the Newseum... | for months bill jakob who, used to. work as a wedding minister and as a security. guard pretended to be a federal drug agent he duped residents of gerald missouri, he fooled police officers eventually an enterprising, reporter for the local newspaper unraveled the impersonation from time. to time here at the newseum, w... | For months. Bill Jakob who used, to work, as a wedding. minister and as a security guard pretended to be a federal drug agent He duped residents of Gerald Missouri He fooled police officers Eventually an enterprising reporter for the local newspaper unraveled the impersonation From time to. time, here at the, Newseum w... | for months, bill jakob, who used to work as a wedding minister and as a security guard, pretended to be a federal drug agent. he duped residents of gerald, missouri. he fooled police officers. eventually, an enterprising reporter for the local newspaper unraveled the impersonation. from time to time here at the newseum... |
If you'd like to talk with her about her story, especially if you live in Gerald, Missouri, our phone number is 800-989-8255. Email us, talk@npr.org, and you can join the conversation on our blog at npr.org/blogofthenation. Linda Trest is with us today from the member station in St. Louis, KWMU, and thanks very much fo... | if you'd like to talk with her about her story especially. if you live in gerald missouri our phone number is 800-989-8255. email us talk@npr.org and you can join the conversation on our blog at npr.org/blogofthenation linda trest is with us today. from the member station in st louis kwmu and, thanks. very much for you... | If you'd. like to talk with. her about her story especially if you, live in Gerald Missouri our phone. number is 800-989-8255. Email us talk@npr.org and you can join the conversation on our blog at npr.org/blogofthenation Linda Trest is with us today from the member station in St Louis KWMU and. thanks very much for yo... | if you'd like to talk with her about her story, especially if you live in gerald, missouri, our phone number is 800-989-8255. email us, talk@npr.org, and you can join the conversation on our blog at npr.org/blogofthenation. linda trest is with us today from the member station in st. louis, kwmu, and thanks very much fo... |
Neal, thanks for having me. | neal thanks, for having | Neal. thanks for having | neal, thanks for having me. |
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