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During a family reunion, Reinders' relatives rolled up with a bunch of old jalopies and erected Carhenge. And people have been coming ever since. | during a family reunion reinders' relatives rolled up. with, a bunch of old jalopies and erected carhenge and people have been coming ever | During a family reunion Reinders' relatives rolled. up with a bunch of old jalopies. and, erected Carhenge And. people. have been coming ever. | during a family reunion, reinders' relatives rolled up with a bunch of old jalopies and erected carhenge. and people have been coming ever since. |
Carhenge is one of the things that brought me to Alliance. I wanted to know - what's the magic? What's the thing that makes an upright junkyard into a tourist attraction? | carhenge is one of the things that brought me to alliance, i wanted to know - what's the, magic? what's the thing that makes an upright junkyard into a tourist | Carhenge is one of the things that, brought me to, Alliance I wanted to know - what's the magic? What's the thing that makes an upright junkyard into. a tourist | carhenge is one of the things that brought me to alliance. i wanted to know - what's the magic? what's the thing that makes an upright junkyard into a tourist attraction? |
And how long have you been there now? | and how long have you; been there | And how long have you. been there | and how long have you been there now? |
I've been there six years. | i've been there six | I've been there six | i've been there six years. |
Any insights? | any | Any | any insights? |
I haven't figured it out at all. | i haven't figured it out at | I haven't figured it out at | i haven't figured it out at all. |
Howard says the town is expecting thousands to swarm Carhenge for the eclipse. They're planning concerts, a softball tournament. The local churches will put out all their best spreads. | howard says, the town is. expecting thousands to swarm carhenge for the eclipse they're planning concerts, a softball tournament, the local. churches will put out all their best | Howard says the town is expecting thousands to swarm Carhenge for the eclipse They're planning concerts a softball tournament; The local churches will put, out all their best | howard says the town is expecting thousands to swarm carhenge for the eclipse. they're planning concerts, a softball tournament. the local churches will put out all their best spreads. |
And there's nothing better than a meal at the church. Those ladies put out the good stuff. | and. there's nothing better. than. a meal at the church those ladies put out the. good | And; there's nothing better than a meal at the church Those ladies put out the good | and there's nothing better than a meal at the church. those ladies put out the good stuff. |
You know what else Carhenge will have? Plenty of parking. Geoff Brumfiel, NPR News. | you know what else carhenge will, have? plenty of parking geoff, brumfiel npr | You know what else, Carhenge will have? Plenty of parking Geoff Brumfiel. NPR, | you know what else carhenge will have? plenty of parking. geoff brumfiel, npr news. |
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It was only one week ago that the deputy attorney general appointed Robert Mueller as special counsel to investigate Russian interference in the U.S. election. President Trump called it a witch hunt, but his administration is hardly the first to find itself the subject of an independent probe. | it, was only one week ago that the deputy attorney general appointed robert mueller as special counsel to investigate russian interference in the u.s election president trump called it a witch. hunt but his. administration is, hardly the first, to, find itself the subject of an independent | It was only, one week ago that the. deputy attorney general appointed Robert Mueller as special counsel to investigate Russian interference in the U.S election President. Trump called it a witch hunt but his administration is hardly the first to find itself the subject of an independent | it was only one week ago that the deputy attorney general appointed robert mueller as special counsel to investigate russian interference in the u.s. election. president trump called it a witch hunt, but his administration is hardly the first to find itself the subject of an independent probe. |
There was the Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox, who investigated President Nixon. And here's Kenneth Starr, whose investigation of Bill Clinton revealed the president's affair with Monica Lewinsky. | there was the watergate special prosecutor archibald cox who investigated president nixon and here's kenneth starr whose investigation of bill clinton revealed the president's affair with, monica | There was, the Watergate special. prosecutor Archibald Cox who investigated President Nixon And here's, Kenneth Starr whose investigation of Bill Clinton revealed the president's affair with Monica | there was the watergate special prosecutor archibald cox, who investigated president nixon. and here's kenneth starr, whose investigation of bill clinton revealed the president's affair with monica lewinsky. |
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The evidence suggests that the president repeatedly misused his authority and his power as president. That is not a private matter. | the evidence suggests that the president repeatedly, misused his authority and, his power as president that is not a private | The evidence suggests that the president. repeatedly misused his authority and his power as president That is not a private | the evidence suggests that the president repeatedly misused his authority and his power as president. that is not a private matter. |
(As Henry Wiggen) That's your problem bring pining woods back up now. He is going to be real happy. It's a bad thing I've come. | (as henry wiggen) that's your problem bring pining woods back up now he is, going to be real happy it's; a bad thing. i've | (As. Henry Wiggen) That's, your problem bring pining woods back up now. He is going to be real happy It's a bad thing I've | (as henry wiggen) that's your problem bring pining woods back up now. he is going to be real happy. it's a bad thing i've come. |
We're going to start with reactions to the U.S. airstrikes on that Syrian air base two days ago. That was in response to a chemical weapons attack. It was the first time the U.S. has directly targeted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime after years of civil war there. The Assad regime has repeatedly been accused ... | we're going to start with reactions to the. u.s airstrikes on that syrian air. base two; days ago that was in, response to. a. chemical. weapons attack it, was the first time the u.s has, directly targeted syrian president bashar al-assad's regime after years of civil. war, there, the assad regime has repeatedly been a... | We're going to start, with reactions to the U.S airstrikes on that Syrian air base two, days, ago That was in response to a chemical weapons attack It was, the first time the U.S has directly targeted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime after, years of civil war there The Assad regime has repeatedly been accused ... | we're going to start with reactions to the u.s. airstrikes on that syrian air base two days ago. that was in response to a chemical weapons attack. it was the first time the u.s. has directly targeted syrian president bashar al-assad's regime after years of civil war there. the assad regime has repeatedly been accused ... |
So we thought we'd try to get a sense of how people in other parts of the world are reacting. Later this hour, we'll also hear from a Syrian-American activist who's been lobbying for years to get the U.S. more involved in the conflict. But we'll start with Al-Jazeera's Washington bureau chief Abderrahim Foukara. Abderr... | so we thought we'd try to get; a sense of how people in. other parts of the world are reacting later this, hour we'll also hear from a syrian-american. activist who's been lobbying for years to get the u.s more involved in the conflict but we'll. start with al-jazeera's, washington bureau. chief abderrahim foukara abde... | So we, thought we'd try to get a sense of how people in other parts of the world. are, reacting Later this hour we'll also hear from a Syrian-American activist. who's been lobbying for years; to get the U.S more involved in the conflict But we'll start with Al-Jazeera's Washington bureau chief Abderrahim Foukara Abderr... | so we thought we'd try to get a sense of how people in other parts of the world are reacting. later this hour, we'll also hear from a syrian-american activist who's been lobbying for years to get the u.s. more involved in the conflict. but we'll start with al-jazeera's washington bureau chief abderrahim foukara. abderr... |
Good to be with you, Michel. | good to be with you | Good to be, with you | good to be with you, michel. |
So now we know that Russia has strongly objected to the airstrikes. President Vladimir Putin called them a violation of international law, an act of aggression. Russia is an ally of Assad's. But what about Syria's closest neighbors - Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Iraq? What are they saying? | so now we, know, that russia has strongly objected to the airstrikes president vladimir putin called, them a violation of international law an act. of aggression russia is an ally of assad's but what. about syria's closest, neighbors - lebanon israel jordan iraq? what are, they | So now we know that Russia has strongly objected to the airstrikes President Vladimir Putin called them a violation of international law an act, of aggression Russia is an ally of Assad's But what about Syria's closest neighbors - Lebanon Israel Jordan Iraq? What are they | so now we know that russia has strongly objected to the airstrikes. president vladimir putin called them a violation of international law, an act of aggression. russia is an ally of assad's. but what about syria's closest neighbors - lebanon, israel, jordan, iraq? what are they saying? |
Well, their reactions run the whole gamut. You have countries like Saudi Arabia and Turkey who have been pressing for years to have Assad ousted. They haven't had any success with that. But when the strike happened, they basically saw something very positive in it. There are neighbors who were against it. The Iranians ... | well their reactions run the whole gamut you have countries like saudi, arabia and turkey who have been pressing for years to have. assad ousted they haven't had any success with that but, when the strike, happened they basically saw something, very positive in it there are neighbors who were against, it the iranians e... | Well their, reactions run the whole gamut You have countries like Saudi Arabia and, Turkey who have been pressing for years. to have Assad ousted They haven't had any success with that But when the strike happened. they basically saw something very positive in it There, are neighbors who were against it The Iranians ec... | well, their reactions run the whole gamut. you have countries like saudi arabia and turkey who have been pressing for years to have assad ousted. they haven't had any success with that. but when the strike happened, they basically saw something very positive in it. there are neighbors who were against it. the iranians ... |
And then there are those who are ambiguous. Egypt, for example - it's historically - there's always been a sort of alliance between Cairo and Damascus, and anything that happens to Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, the Egyptians, Cairo, would see it as a threat to the region. Having said that, they have called for the Unite... | and then there are those who are. ambiguous egypt for, example - it's historically - there's always been a sort of alliance between cairo and damascus and anything that happens to bashar al-assad in damascus. the egyptians cairo would see it. as a threat to the region having said that they have called for the united st... | And then there are those who are ambiguous. Egypt for, example. - it's historically - there's always been a sort of, alliance between Cairo and Damascus and anything that happens. to Bashar al-Assad in Damascus the Egyptians Cairo would see it, as a threat to the region Having. said that they have called for the United... | and then there are those who are ambiguous. egypt, for example - it's historically - there's always been a sort of alliance between cairo and damascus, and anything that happens to bashar al-assad in damascus, the egyptians, cairo, would see it as a threat to the region. having said that, they have called for the unite... |
You know, it's been much noted that as a private citizen Donald Trump spoke out adamantly against these kinds of military interventions. He spoke out against them again while running for president. Much noted in this country this about face - I was wondering what the reaction has been internationally. | you know it's been much noted that as a private, citizen donald trump spoke out adamantly against these kinds of military interventions he spoke out against them again while running for president much noted in this country. this about face - i. was wondering what, the reaction has been | You know. it's been much noted that as a private citizen, Donald Trump spoke out. adamantly against these, kinds of military interventions He spoke out against them again. while running for president, Much. noted in this country; this about face - I, was wondering what the reaction has been | you know, it's been much noted that as a private citizen donald trump spoke out adamantly against these kinds of military interventions. he spoke out against them again while running for president. much noted in this country this about face - i was wondering what the reaction has been internationally. |
Quite frankly, people in the Middle East, in Europe and elsewhere had begun to despair about Trump doing anything decisive in foreign policy. And this obviously came as a big surprise. I mean, take the Europeans, for example, we talked about refugees over and over. And they have borne the brunt of the refugee crisis fr... | quite frankly people in the middle east in europe and elsewhere, had begun to despair, about trump doing anything decisive in foreign policy and this obviously came as a big surprise i mean take the europeans for example we talked about refugees over and over and they have borne the brunt of the refugee crisis from syr... | Quite frankly people in the Middle East in Europe and elsewhere had begun to despair about, Trump doing anything, decisive in foreign, policy And this obviously came. as a big surprise I mean take the Europeans for, example we; talked about refugees over and over And they have borne the. brunt of, the. refugee crisis f... | quite frankly, people in the middle east, in europe and elsewhere had begun to despair about trump doing anything decisive in foreign policy. and this obviously came as a big surprise. i mean, take the europeans, for example, we talked about refugees over and over. and they have borne the brunt of the refugee crisis fr... |
So for them to see President Donald Trump sort of go out of his shell and finally try to deal with the situation in Syria in his own way was a welcome sign from what we could make out to many of them. Remains to be seen how the situation evolves and what implications, what repercussions it would have for them as well a... | so; for them to see president donald trump sort of go out of his shell and finally try, to deal with the situation in syria in his own. way was a welcome sign from what we, could make out to many of them remains to be seen how the. situation evolves and what, implications what repercussions, it would have for, them as ... | So for them to see President Donald Trump sort of go out of his shell and finally; try to deal with the situation in. Syria in his own way was a. welcome sign from what we could make out to many of them Remains to. be seen how the situation evolves and what implications what repercussions it, would have for them as wel... | so for them to see president donald trump sort of go out of his shell and finally try to deal with the situation in syria in his own way was a welcome sign from what we could make out to many of them. remains to be seen how the situation evolves and what implications, what repercussions it would have for them as well a... |
Obviously one of the questions on the table now is whether this was a one-time response or whether it's indicative of a change in strategy overall. That remains to be seen, but do you have any sense from your reporting of whether just this action alone has changed the dynamics in any way on the ground or has changed th... | obviously; one of the questions on the table now is whether this was a, one-time response or whether it's, indicative of a change in strategy overall that remains to be seen, but do you have any sense from your reporting of. whether just this action alone. has. changed the dynamics in any way on the ground or has chang... | Obviously one of the questions on, the table. now is whether this was a one-time response or whether it's indicative of a change in, strategy overall That remains to be seen but. do you. have any sense from your. reporting of whether just this action alone has changed the dynamics in any way on the ground. or has chang... | obviously one of the questions on the table now is whether this was a one-time response or whether it's indicative of a change in strategy overall. that remains to be seen, but do you have any sense from your reporting of whether just this action alone has changed the dynamics in any way on the ground or has changed th... |
If you talk to the Syrian opposition in areas that the opposition - as it's called the moderate opposition to Bashar al-Assad is located in Syria - obviously, they are so desperate. They have been so desperate in recent months because everybody had been predicting the death of the opposition in light of the military vi... | if you talk to the. syrian opposition in areas that the opposition - as it's called the moderate opposition to bashar al-assad is located in syria - obviously they are so desperate they have been so desperate in recent months because everybody had been predicting the death of the, opposition in light of the military vi... | If you talk to the Syrian opposition in areas that the opposition - as. it's called the moderate, opposition to Bashar al-Assad is located in Syria - obviously they. are. so desperate They have been. so desperate in recent months because everybody had been predicting the death of the opposition in light of the military... | if you talk to the syrian opposition in areas that the opposition - as it's called the moderate opposition to bashar al-assad is located in syria - obviously, they are so desperate. they have been so desperate in recent months because everybody had been predicting the death of the opposition in light of the military vi... |
So this may not be total sucker to them, but it's definitely given them hopes that at least this administration doesn't seem to be completely disengaged from the Syria conflict because there was a lot of acrimony against the Obama administration. They felt that, you know, he'd cut them loose, whether that was true or n... | so this may not be, total sucker to them but it's definitely given them hopes that at least this administration doesn't seem to be completely disengaged from the syria, conflict because there, was a lot of acrimony against the obama administration they felt that you know he'd cut, them loose whether that was true or. n... | So this may not be total sucker to them but it's definitely given them hopes that at least this administration doesn't seem to be completely. disengaged from the. Syria conflict because there. was a lot of. acrimony against the Obama administration They felt that you know he'd cut them loose whether that was true or no... | so this may not be total sucker to them, but it's definitely given them hopes that at least this administration doesn't seem to be completely disengaged from the syria conflict because there was a lot of acrimony against the obama administration. they felt that, you know, he'd cut them loose, whether that was true or n... |
That's Al-Jazeera's Washington bureau chief Abderrahim Foukara talking with us in our studios in Washington, D.C. Abderrahim, thanks so much for speaking with us. | that's al-jazeera's washington. bureau, chief abderrahim foukara talking with us in our. studios in. washington d.c. abderrahim thanks so much for speaking, with | That's Al-Jazeera's Washington bureau chief Abderrahim Foukara talking with us in our studios in Washington D.C Abderrahim thanks so much for speaking with | that's al-jazeera's washington bureau chief abderrahim foukara talking with us in our studios in washington, d.c. abderrahim, thanks so much for speaking with us. |
Great to be with you, Michel. | great to be with, you | Great to be with you | great to be with you, michel. |
Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel died on Saturday at the age of 87. On this program back in 2008, he spoke about the importance of bearing witness for the series "This I Believe." We're going to return to that commentary now. Wiesel and his father were imprisoned at the Buchenwald concentration camp wh... | holocaust survivor and nobel laureate elie wiesel died on saturday at. the age of 87. on this program back in 2008, he spoke about the importance of bearing witness for the series "this i. believe" we're going to return to that commentary now wiesel and his father were imprisoned at the buchenwald concentration camp wh... | Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel died on Saturday at the age of, 87. On this program back in, 2008, he. spoke about the importance of. bearing witness. for the series "This I Believe" We're going, to. return to that commentary now Wiesel and his father were imprisoned at the Buchenwald concentration ca... | holocaust survivor and nobel laureate elie wiesel died on saturday at the age of 87. on this program back in 2008, he spoke about the importance of bearing witness for the series "this i believe." we're going to return to that commentary now. wiesel and his father were imprisoned at the buchenwald concentration camp wh... |
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I remember May 1944. I was 15-and-a-half when I was thrown into a haunted universe where the story of the human adventure seemed to swing irrevocably between horror and malediction. I remember. | i remember may 1944. i was; 15-and-a-half when i was thrown into a haunted universe, where the story. of the human adventure seemed to swing. irrevocably between horror, and, malediction, i | I remember May 1944. I was 15-and-a-half when I. was thrown into a haunted universe where the story, of the human adventure seemed to swing irrevocably between horror. and malediction I | i remember may 1944. i was 15-and-a-half when i was thrown into a haunted universe where the story of the human adventure seemed to swing irrevocably between horror and malediction. i remember. |
I remember because I was there with my father. I was still living with him there. We worked together. We returned to the camp together. We stayed in the same block. We slept in the same box. We shared bread and soup. Never were we so close to one another. We talked a lot to each other, especially in the evenings but ne... | i remember because i was there with my father i was. still living with him there we. worked together we returned. to the camp together we stayed in the same block we slept in the same box we shared bread and soup never were we so close to one another we talked a lot to each other especially in the evenings but never of... | I remember because I was there with my father I was, still living with him there We worked. together We returned to the camp together We stayed in the same block We slept in the same box We shared. bread and soup Never were we, so close to one another We talked a lot to each other, especially in the evenings but never ... | i remember because i was there with my father. i was still living with him there. we worked together. we returned to the camp together. we stayed in the same block. we slept in the same box. we shared bread and soup. never were we so close to one another. we talked a lot to each other, especially in the evenings but ne... |
The moment the war ended, I believed - we all did - that anyone who survived death must bear witness. Some of us even believed that they survived in order to become witnesses. But then I knew deep down that it would be impossible to communicate the entire story. Nobody can. I personally decided to wait to see during 10... | the moment the war. ended i believed - we, all did - that anyone who survived death, must bear witness some of, us even believed that they. survived in order to become witnesses but then i knew deep down that it would be impossible to communicate the entire story nobody can i personally decided to wait, to see during 1... | The moment the war ended I believed - we, all did - that anyone who survived death must bear witness Some of us even believed that they survived in order to, become witnesses But then I; knew deep down that it would be impossible to communicate the entire story Nobody can I personally decided to; wait. to see during 10... | the moment the war ended, i believed - we all did - that anyone who survived death must bear witness. some of us even believed that they survived in order to become witnesses. but then i knew deep down that it would be impossible to communicate the entire story. nobody can. i personally decided to wait to see during 10... |
And I think those kinds of pictures have a problem just sort of generally, and that's because the folks who are voting for these tend to be a good deal older than the general public. I mean, movies are made for 18 to 26-year-olds basically. That's the prime audience. The people voting for the Oscars include Mickey Roon... | and i think those. kinds of pictures have a problem just sort of generally and that's because the folks who are voting for these tend to. be a good deal older than the general public i mean movies are made for 18 to 26-year-olds basically that's the. prime audience the people voting for, the oscars include mickey roone... | And I think those kinds of. pictures have a problem just sort of generally and; that's because the folks who are voting for these tend to be a good deal. older than the general. public I; mean movies. are made. for 18 to 26-year-olds basically That's the prime audience The people voting for the. Oscars include Mickey R... | and i think those kinds of pictures have a problem just sort of generally, and that's because the folks who are voting for these tend to be a good deal older than the general public. i mean, movies are made for 18 to 26-year-olds basically. that's the prime audience. the people voting for the oscars include mickey roon... |
The only hope for a political settlement in Iraq is if they know that we are leaving. And to tell them that now there's going to be a pause, at the same point we were before the surge, is a message to the Iraqi leaders that they can continue to dawdle. | the only hope for a political settlement in iraq is if they know that we are leaving and to tell them that now there's going, to be a pause at the same point we were before the surge is a message to the iraqi leaders that they can continue to | The only hope for a, political settlement in Iraq is if they know that we are leaving And to. tell them that now there's going to. be a pause at the same point we were. before the surge is a message to the Iraqi leaders that they can continue to | the only hope for a political settlement in iraq is if they know that we are leaving. and to tell them that now there's going to be a pause, at the same point we were before the surge, is a message to the iraqi leaders that they can continue to dawdle. |
But dawdle or not, retired Army Colonel Paul Hughes, who's with the U.S. Institute of Peace, believes that Iraq's current leadership is largely incompetent. | but dawdle or not retired army colonel paul hughes who's. with the u.s institute of peace believes that iraq's current leadership is largely | But dawdle or; not retired Army Colonel Paul Hughes who's with the U.S Institute of Peace believes, that Iraq's current leadership is, largely | but dawdle or not, retired army colonel paul hughes, who's with the u.s. institute of peace, believes that iraq's current leadership is largely incompetent. |
This last dust-up, this operation that they conducted in Basra, is pretty indicative of their inability to politically bring things to a peaceful conclusion. | this last dust-up this operation that they conducted in basra is pretty indicative of their inability to politically bring things, to a peaceful | This last dust-up this operation that they conducted in Basra is pretty indicative of their inability to politically bring. things to a peaceful | this last dust-up, this operation that they conducted in basra, is pretty indicative of their inability to politically bring things to a peaceful conclusion. |
That dust-upor rather, the Iraqi army's defeat at the hands of the country's largest Shiite militia, revealed three important things. One: that Iraq's army is not yet capable of protecting the population. Two: that it's widely viewed as a political and sectarian force by the Iraqi population. And three: that Iran, whic... | that, dust-upor rather the iraqi army's defeat at the hands of the country's largest shiite militia revealed three, important things one: that iraq's army is not yet capable of protecting the population two: that it's widely viewed as a political and sectarian force by the iraqi population and three: that iran which he... | That dust-upor rather the Iraqi army's defeat at the hands of the country's largest Shiite militia revealed three important things One: that Iraq's army is not yet capable of protecting the population Two: that it's widely viewed as a political and sectarian. force by the; Iraqi population And three: that Iran which he... | that dust-upor rather, the iraqi army's defeat at the hands of the country's largest shiite militia, revealed three important things. one: that iraq's army is not yet capable of protecting the population. two: that it's widely viewed as a political and sectarian force by the iraqi population. and three: that iran, whic... |
And reaching that political accommodation is not an entirely unrealistic goal, according to Daniel Serwer, the man who helped draft the 2006 Iraq Study Group Report. | and reaching. that, political accommodation is not an entirely unrealistic goal according to daniel, serwer the; man who helped draft the 2006 iraq study group, | And reaching that, political accommodation is not an entirely unrealistic goal. according to Daniel Serwer the man who helped draft. the 2006 Iraq Study Group | and reaching that political accommodation is not an entirely unrealistic goal, according to daniel serwer, the man who helped draft the 2006 iraq study group report. |
I've been in a lot of broken countries, countries that would be impossible to put back together again. I don't have the sense that Iraq, at least Arab Iraq, is impossible to put back together again. | i've been in a lot of broken countries countries that, would be impossible to put back together again i don't have the sense that. iraq at least, arab iraq is impossible to put back together | I've been in a lot of broken countries countries that would be impossible to put back together again I don't have the sense that Iraq at least Arab Iraq is impossible to put back together | i've been in a lot of broken countries, countries that would be impossible to put back together again. i don't have the sense that iraq, at least arab iraq, is impossible to put back together again. |
But even Serwer admits that process could take years, maybe even decades. | but even serwer admits. that process. could take years maybe even | But even Serwer admits that process could. take years maybe even | but even serwer admits that process could take years, maybe even decades. |
Guy Raz, NPR News, Washington. | guy raz npr news | Guy Raz. NPR News | guy raz, npr news, washington. |
The red carpet is rolling out as we speak in Hollywood ahead of tomorrow night's 82nd Annual Academy Awards. | the red carpet is rolling out as we, speak in hollywood ahead of tomorrow night's 82nd annual academy | The red carpet is rolling out, as we speak in Hollywood ahead of tomorrow night's 82nd Annual Academy, | the red carpet is rolling out as we speak in hollywood ahead of tomorrow night's 82nd annual academy awards. |
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(Singing) I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain. | (singing) i'm singing in. the rain just singing in the | (Singing) I'm singing in the rain just. singing, in the | (singing) i'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain. |
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(As Daphne) Osgood, I'm going to level with you. We can't get married at all. | (as daphne) osgood i'm going to level with you we can't get married at | (As Daphne) Osgood I'm going to level with you We can't get married at | (as daphne) osgood, i'm going to level with you. we can't get married at all. |
Mr. JOE E. BROWN (Actor): (As Osgood Fielding III) Why not? | mr joe e brown (actor): (as osgood fielding iii) why | Mr. JOE E BROWN (Actor): (As Osgood, Fielding III) Why | mr. joe e. brown (actor): (as osgood fielding iii) why not? |
(As Daphne) I'm a man. | (as daphne) i'm. a, | (As Daphne) I'm a | (as daphne) i'm a man. |
(As Osgood Fielding III) Well, nobody is perfect. | (as osgood fielding iii) well nobody is, | (As Osgood Fielding III) Well, nobody is | (as osgood fielding iii) well, nobody is perfect. |
(Soundbite of movie, "Spartacus") | (soundbite of movie | (Soundbite of movie | (soundbite of movie, "spartacus") |
Unidentified Man #1: I'm Spartacus. | unidentified man #1: i'm | Unidentified Man #1: I'm | unidentified man #1: i'm spartacus. |
Unidentified Man #2: I'm Spartacus. | unidentified man #2: i'm | Unidentified Man. #2: I'm | unidentified man #2: i'm spartacus. |
Unidentified Man #3: I'm Spartacus. | unidentified man. #3: i'm | Unidentified Man #3: I'm | unidentified man #3: i'm spartacus. |
Unidentified Man #4: I'm Spartacus. | unidentified man #4: i'm | Unidentified Man; #4: I'm | unidentified man #4: i'm spartacus. |
Unidentified Man #5: I'm Spartacus. | unidentified man #5: i'm | Unidentified Man #5: I'm | unidentified man #5: i'm spartacus. |
I'm Spartacus. | i'm | I'm | i'm spartacus. |
(Soundbite of laughter) | (soundbite of, | (Soundbite of | (soundbite of laughter) |
That's "Spartacus," "Some Like It Hot," "Psycho" and "Singin' in the Rain," four classic films. | that's "spartacus" "some like it hot" "psycho" and, "singin' in the rain" four classic | That's "Spartacus" "Some Like It Hot" "Psycho" and "Singin' in the Rain" four classic | that's "spartacus," "some like it hot," "psycho" and "singin' in the rain," four classic films. |
Bob Mondello, what do all those movies have in common? | bob mondello what do all those movies have in | Bob Mondello, what do all those movies have. in | bob mondello, what do all those movies have in common? |
Not one of them was nominated for Best Picture. | not one of. them was. nominated for best; | Not one of them was nominated for Best | not one of them was nominated for best picture. |
Not one? | not | Not | not one? |
Not one. | not | Not | not one. |
That's NPR's film critic Bob Mondello in the studio with me. And we asked him to come by because we were wondering why some classic films get neglected by the Academy. Bob, good to have you back. | that's npr's film critic bob mondello in the studio with me and we asked him to come by because we were wondering why, some classic films get neglected by the academy, bob good to have you | That's NPR's film critic Bob Mondello in the studio with me And we asked him to come by because we were, wondering why some classic films get neglected by the Academy Bob good to have you | that's npr's film critic bob mondello in the studio with me. and we asked him to come by because we were wondering why some classic films get neglected by the academy. bob, good to have you back. |
It's always a pleasure. | it's always a | It's always a | it's always a pleasure. |
Okay. So, we just heard clips from these films that I think most people would say, you know, are among the most recognizable of their eras. And you have a whole list here of other movies that have been neglected. | okay so. we just heard clips, from these films that i think most people would say you know are among the most recognizable of their eras and you have a whole list here of other movies that have been | Okay So we just heard clips from. these films that I think most people would say you know are among the most recognizable of their eras. And you have a whole list here. of other movies that have been | okay. so, we just heard clips from these films that i think most people would say, you know, are among the most recognizable of their eras. and you have a whole list here of other movies that have been neglected. |
I do, just listen to this. These are pictures that were not nominated for Best Picture: "Vertigo," "Rear Window," "North by Northwest." | i; do just, listen to this these are pictures that were not. nominated for best. picture: "vertigo" "rear window" "north by | I do, just listen to this These are pictures that, were not nominated for Best Picture: "Vertigo" "Rear Window" "North by, | i do, just listen to this. these are pictures that were not nominated for best picture: "vertigo," "rear window," "north by northwest." |
"Vertigo," "Rear Window" - all films by Alfred Hitchcock. | "vertigo" "rear window" - all, films, by alfred | "Vertigo" "Rear Window" - all films by Alfred | "vertigo," "rear window" - all films by alfred hitchcock. |
Right. And they must have it in for him. | right and they must have it in for | Right; And they must have it in for. | right. and they must have it in for him. |
And these are, like, the first films that film students study. | and these are like the first films that film students | And these are like the first, films that film students | and these are, like, the first films that film students study. |
Yes. He, number one, is a director. One of his pictures did win Best Picture - it was "Rebecca." But that award went to the producer, David O. Selznick. | yes he number one is a director one of; his pictures did win. best picture - it was "rebecca" but that award went to the producer. david o | Yes He number one is a director One of his pictures did win Best Picture - it, was "Rebecca" But that award went to the producer David. O | yes. he, number one, is a director. one of his pictures did win best picture - it was "rebecca." but that award went to the producer, david o. selznick. |
Anywhere, here's a couple of others: "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "The Dirty Dozen," "Last Tango in Paris," "Serpico," "Rebel Without a Cause." | anywhere here's a couple of others: "breakfast at tiffany's" "the dirty dozen" "last tango in paris" "serpico" "rebel without a | Anywhere here's a couple of others: "Breakfast at Tiffany's" "The Dirty Dozen" "Last Tango in Paris" "Serpico" "Rebel Without a | anywhere, here's a couple of others: "breakfast at tiffany's," "the dirty dozen," "last tango in paris," "serpico," "rebel without a cause." |
Bob, I'm shocked. | bob i'm | Bob I'm | bob, i'm shocked. |
Yeah. | yeah. | ||
None of those movies were nominated for Best Picture? | none. of those movies were nominated for best | None of those movies were nominated for Best | none of those movies were nominated for best picture? |
Not one. I think it's really egregious. You would think that something fabulous would've bumped them out. "The Dirty Dozen" was bumped by Rex Harrison riding a pink snail in "Dr. Doolittle." "Last Tango in Paris" and "Serpico" were bumped by a picture that nobody really remembers anymore called "A Touch of Class." | not one i think it's really egregious you would think that something fabulous, would've bumped them out. "the dirty dozen" was bumped, by. rex harrison riding a pink snail, in "dr doolittle" "last tango in paris" and "serpico" were bumped by a picture that nobody really remembers anymore called "a touch of | Not one I think it's really egregious You would think that; something fabulous would've bumped them out "The Dirty Dozen" was bumped by Rex Harrison, riding a pink snail in "Dr Doolittle" "Last Tango in Paris" and "Serpico" were bumped by a picture that nobody really remembers anymore, called "A, Touch of | not one. i think it's really egregious. you would think that something fabulous would've bumped them out. "the dirty dozen" was bumped by rex harrison riding a pink snail in "dr. doolittle." "last tango in paris" and "serpico" were bumped by a picture that nobody really remembers anymore called "a touch of class." |
Never heard of it. | never heard of; | Never heard of | never heard of it. |
Yeah. It's like a nothing little comedy. | yeah it's like a nothing little. | Yeah It's, like a nothing little | yeah. it's like a nothing little comedy. |
It sounds like a flower shop. | it sounds like, a flower | It sounds like a flower | it sounds like a flower shop. |
(Soundbite of laughter) | (soundbite of | (Soundbite of | (soundbite of laughter) |
Yeah, well, that's fair. But the most egregious example of all is that "Oliver" won for Best Picture in 1968. | yeah well that's, fair but the most egregious example of all, is that "oliver" won for best picture in | Yeah well that's fair But the most, egregious; example of all, is that "Oliver" won for Best Picture in | yeah, well, that's fair. but the most egregious example of all is that "oliver" won for best picture in 1968. |
That's a musical. | that's a | That's a | that's a musical. |
Yes, and it was a perfectly sweet musical but kind of okay. And what was not nominated that year was "2001: A Space Odyssey." | yes and it was a perfectly sweet musical but kind of okay and what was, not nominated that year was "2001: a space | Yes and it. was a perfectly sweet; musical but, kind of okay. And what was not nominated that year was "2001: A Space | yes, and it was a perfectly sweet musical but kind of okay. and what was not nominated that year was "2001: a space odyssey." |
Wow. | wow. | ||
Arguably one of the great pictures ever. | arguably one of, the great pictures | Arguably one of, the great pictures | arguably one of the great pictures ever. |
So, how is it that films that we now consider essential, classics, you know, get left out? | so how is it that films. that we now. consider essential classics you know get left | So how is it. that films, that we now consider essential classics you know. get, left | so, how is it that films that we now consider essential, classics, you know, get left out? |
Well, frequently, in the case of something like "Last Tango" or "Serpico" or something like that, the Academy tends to shy away from things that are either overtly sexual or are really violent. | well frequently in the case of something like "last tango" or "serpico" or something like that the, academy. tends to shy away from things that are either overtly sexual or are really | Well frequently. in the case of something like "Last Tango" or. "Serpico" or something like that the Academy tends to shy away from things that are either overtly sexual or are really | well, frequently, in the case of something like "last tango" or "serpico" or something like that, the academy tends to shy away from things that are either overtly sexual or are really violent. |
Which is why "Last Tango in Paris" wasn't nominated. Films like "Pulp Fiction" even? | which is why "last tango in paris" wasn't. nominated films like "pulp | Which is why "Last; Tango. in Paris" wasn't nominated. Films like "Pulp; | which is why "last tango in paris" wasn't nominated. films like "pulp fiction" even? |
And the song also featured after JFK was assassinated in 1963. So, the "Battle Hymn," it's kind of like the closer. It's the music that concludes great American lives. | and the song also featured after jfk was assassinated in 1963. so, the "battle hymn" it's kind of like the closer it's the music that concludes. great; american | And the song also featured after. JFK was assassinated in 1963. So the "Battle Hymn" it's kind of like the closer, It's the. music that concludes. great American | and the song also featured after jfk was assassinated in 1963. so, the "battle hymn," it's kind of like the closer. it's the music that concludes great american lives. |
The words from it also end up making it into literature - John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath," John Updike's "In the Beauty of the Lilies." What is it about Julie Ward Howe's words that make them so enduring? | the words from, it also end, up making it. into literature - john steinbeck's "grapes of wrath" john updike's "in the beauty of the lilies" what is it about julie ward howe's. words that make them so | The words from it, also end up making. it into literature - John Steinbeck's. "Grapes of Wrath" John Updike's "In the. Beauty of the Lilies" What is it about Julie Ward Howe's words. that make them so | the words from it also end up making it into literature - john steinbeck's "grapes of wrath," john updike's "in the beauty of the lilies." what is it about julie ward howe's words that make them so enduring? |
Well, the "Battle Hymn," it's a thread woven into the national fabric and it has particular resonance in war time. It was the great rallying cry for northern corps in the Civil War, and the song endures as America's anthem long after the guns fell silent in 1865. | well the "battle hymn" it's a thread woven into the national fabric, and it has particular resonance in war time it was the great, rallying cry for northern corps in the civil war and the song endures as america's anthem long after; the guns fell silent in | Well the "Battle Hymn" it's a. thread woven into the national fabric and it has particular resonance in war time. It was. the, great rallying cry for northern corps in the Civil War and the song endures as America's. anthem long. after the guns fell silent in | well, the "battle hymn," it's a thread woven into the national fabric and it has particular resonance in war time. it was the great rallying cry for northern corps in the civil war, and the song endures as america's anthem long after the guns fell silent in 1865. |
And the reason I think is that the "Battle Hymn," it touches a deep chord in the American mind and in the American soul. It's a song of moral courage, of optimism, of agency, a call to fight and sacrifice together for a cause greater than one's self. | and the reason i. think is that the, "battle. hymn" it touches a deep chord in the american mind and in the american soul it's a song of moral courage. of; optimism of agency a call, to fight and, sacrifice together for a cause greater than, one's | And; the reason I think is that the "Battle Hymn" it touches a deep; chord in the American mind and in the American soul It's a song, of moral courage of, optimism of agency a. call to fight and sacrifice together for a cause greater than one's | and the reason i think is that the "battle hymn," it touches a deep chord in the american mind and in the american soul. it's a song of moral courage, of optimism, of agency, a call to fight and sacrifice together for a cause greater than one's self. |
Yeah, I think it was even played at the National Cathedral shortly after 9/11. | yeah i think it was. even played at the national cathedral shortly after | Yeah, I think it was even played at the National Cathedral shortly after | yeah, i think it was even played at the national cathedral shortly after 9/11. |
Well, exactly. And all can march to the tune of the "Battle Hymn" because the "Battle Hymn" is America. | well exactly and all can march to the tune of the "battle hymn" because the "battle hymn" is | Well exactly And all can march to the tune of the "Battle Hymn" because the "Battle Hymn" is | well, exactly. and all can march to the tune of the "battle hymn" because the "battle hymn" is america. |
Let me play another version. This one is from 1991. This time it's Whitney Houston. | let me play another version this one is from 1991. this time it's whitney. | Let me. play another version This one is from 1991. This time it's Whitney | let me play another version. this one is from 1991. this time it's whitney houston. |
You know the words. I know you do. | you. know the words i know you | You know the, words I know. you, | you know the words. i know you do. |
(Soundbite of song, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic") | (soundbite of song "the battle hymn of the | (Soundbite of song "The Battle. Hymn of the | (soundbite of song, "the battle hymn of the republic") |
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