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I'm here at city hall in Boston. And if you've never seen this building, it's difficult to describe exactly. It's in a part of town where you've got the Union Oyster House and Samuel Hall and these early American taverns on one side of the street, and they've got a modest brick architecture from olden days. And then, a...
i'm here at city hall in boston and if you've never seen this building it's difficult to describe exactly. it's in a part of town where you've got the union oyster house and samuel, hall and these early american taverns on one side. of the street and they've got a, modest brick architecture from olden days. and then ac...
I'm here at city hall in Boston And if you've never, seen this building it's difficult to describe exactly, It's, in a part of town where you've got; the Union Oyster House and. Samuel Hall and these early, American taverns on one side of the street and they've got a modest brick architecture from olden, days And. then...
i'm here at city hall in boston. and if you've never seen this building, it's difficult to describe exactly. it's in a part of town where you've got the union oyster house and samuel hall and these early american taverns on one side of the street, and they've got a modest brick architecture from olden days. and then, a...
It's - I don't like the way it looks, like the walls, like the cement inside, it's kind of like - and it looks a little weird for me. I was like, look like something from space.
it's - i don't like the way it looks like the walls like the, cement inside it's kind of like. - and, it looks. a little weird for me i was like look like something from
It's - I. don't like the way it looks. like the walls like the cement inside it's, kind of like. - and it looks a little, weird for me I was like look like. something from
it's - i don't like the way it looks, like the walls, like the cement inside, it's kind of like - and it looks a little weird for me. i was like, look like something from space.
Thirty-six-year-old Angel Vasquez volunteers in city hall with the seniors program. He and others think that 100-foot high concrete columns the building sits on make it look like an alien spacecraft with its landing gear down.
thirty-six-year-old angel vasquez volunteers in city hall with the, seniors program he and others think that 100-foot high. concrete columns the building sits on make it. look like an alien spacecraft with; its landing gear
Thirty-six-year-old, Angel Vasquez volunteers in city hall, with the seniors program He, and others think that 100-foot high concrete columns the building sits on. make it, look like an alien spacecraft with its, landing gear
thirty-six-year-old angel vasquez volunteers in city hall with the seniors program. he and others think that 100-foot high concrete columns the building sits on make it look like an alien spacecraft with its landing gear down.
Somebody must have been tripping.
somebody must have been
Somebody must have been
somebody must have been tripping.
The mayor of Boston is not a big fan of this building either.
the. mayor of boston is not a. big fan of this building
The mayor of Boston is not a big fan of this building
the mayor of boston is not a big fan of this building either.
Well, it's a cement bunker. That's what it really is, a bunker.
well it's, a cement bunker that's what it really. is a
Well. it's a cement bunker That's what it; really is a
well, it's a cement bunker. that's what it really is, a bunker.
Mayor Thomas Menino is sitting in his office, which like all the other rooms in this building is pretty dreary, with lots of dark, exposed concrete.
mayor thomas menino is sitting in his office, which like all the other rooms in, this building is pretty dreary with lots. of dark exposed
Mayor Thomas Menino is sitting in his office which like all the other rooms in. this building is pretty dreary with. lots of. dark exposed
mayor thomas menino is sitting in his office, which like all the other rooms in this building is pretty dreary, with lots of dark, exposed concrete.
It's cold and the atmosphere - in just the walls. And then the walls, they're 12-feet thick, all cement.
it's cold and the atmosphere - in; just the walls and then the walls they're 12-feet thick all
It's cold and, the, atmosphere - in just the walls And then the walls they're 12-feet thick all
it's cold and the atmosphere - in just the walls. and then the walls, they're 12-feet thick, all cement.
And even in your office here, I mean, yeah, that the walls, the ceiling's like, what? Forty-feet-high. And these concrete walls, it feels like you're in a bunker.
and even in your office here i mean. yeah that the walls the ceiling's. like what? forty-feet-high and these concrete walls it feels like you're in a
And even in your office here I mean yeah that the; walls the ceiling's like what? Forty-feet-high And these concrete walls, it feels like you're; in a
and even in your office here, i mean, yeah, that the walls, the ceiling's like, what? forty-feet-high. and these concrete walls, it feels like you're in a bunker.
Well, this would be a great handball court. You know, if you've ever played handball. The ceilings are high enough. The walls are there.
well this would, be a great handball court you know if, you've ever played handball the ceilings are high enough the walls are
Well this would be a great handball court, You, know if you've ever played handball The. ceilings are high, enough, The walls are
well, this would be a great handball court. you know, if you've ever played handball. the ceilings are high enough. the walls are there.
A lot of the rooms in this 1960s modernist building have high ceilings like this. Once city counselor says the heating bills blow your hair back, and the layout, like an Escher painting, is a bit of a maze. Mayor Monino.
a lot of the rooms in this 1960s modernist building have high ceilings like, this once city counselor says, the heating bills blow your. hair back and the layout. like an escher painting. is a bit of a maze mayor
A lot. of the rooms in this 1960s modernist building have high ceilings like this. Once city counselor says the heating bills blow your hair back and the, layout. like an Escher painting is a bit of a maze Mayor
a lot of the rooms in this 1960s modernist building have high ceilings like this. once city counselor says the heating bills blow your hair back, and the layout, like an escher painting, is a bit of a maze. mayor monino.
It has stairways that lead to nowhere. On one side of the building, there's a fourth floor but no third floor. The other side, there's a third floor but no fourth floor. I mean, just imagine people coming into this building, how confused they get.
it has stairways that lead to nowhere on one. side of the building there's a fourth floor but no third floor the, other, side there's a third floor but no fourth floor i, mean just imagine people coming into this building how confused they
It has; stairways that lead to nowhere On one side of the building there's a fourth floor but no third floor The other side there's a third floor, but no fourth floor I, mean, just imagine people coming, into this building how confused they
it has stairways that lead to nowhere. on one side of the building, there's a fourth floor but no third floor. the other side, there's a third floor but no fourth floor. i mean, just imagine people coming into this building, how confused they get.
So the mayor wants to sell off the plaza and this building, maybe as it teardown. He figures he'd raise a few hundred million dollars from private developers, and with that the city could build a new city hall away from downtown on a south Boston waterfront. But some don't think city hall should move.
so the mayor wants to sell off the plaza and this building maybe as it teardown he figures he'd raise a few hundred million. dollars from private developers and, with that. the. city could build a new city hall away from downtown on a south boston waterfront but some don't think city hall should
So the; mayor wants to sell, off the plaza and this building maybe as it teardown He figures he'd raise a few hundred million dollars, from private developers and with that the city, could build a new city hall away; from downtown on a south Boston waterfront But some don't think city hall should
so the mayor wants to sell off the plaza and this building, maybe as it teardown. he figures he'd raise a few hundred million dollars from private developers, and with that the city could build a new city hall away from downtown on a south boston waterfront. but some don't think city hall should move.
It is regressive and inappropriate for the whole citizenry of Boston.
it. is, regressive, and inappropriate for the whole citizenry of
It is regressive and inappropriate for the whole citizenry of
it is regressive and inappropriate for the whole citizenry of boston.
Fred Kent is the founder and president of the Project for Public Spaces, the group that ranked city hall plaza as the worst public space in the world. He's okay with tearing down the building, but he says a new city hall should stay where the old one is. It's where four subway lines intersect right in the center of tow...
fred kent is the founder and president of the project for public spaces the group that ranked city. hall plaza, as the. worst public space in the world he's okay with tearing down the building but. he says a new city hall should stay. where, the old one, is it's where four subway lines, intersect right in the center of...
Fred Kent is; the founder and president of the Project for Public Spaces the, group that ranked city hall plaza. as the worst public space. in the world. He's okay with tearing down the building but he says, a new city hall should stay where the old one. is, It's where four subway lines intersect right in the center of...
fred kent is the founder and president of the project for public spaces, the group that ranked city hall plaza as the worst public space in the world. he's okay with tearing down the building, but he says a new city hall should stay where the old one is. it's where four subway lines intersect right in the center of tow...
It is intensely worrying, because I think Boston could be on the verge of making an enormous mistake.
it is intensely worrying because i think, boston could; be. on the, verge of making. an enormous
It is intensely worrying because I think Boston could be on the verge of making an enormous
it is intensely worrying, because i think boston could be on the verge of making an enormous mistake.
Bill Mitchell is a professor and former dean of MIT School of Architecture and Planning. He's outside looking up that city hall.
bill mitchell is a professor and former dean of mit school of, architecture and planning he's outside looking. up that city
Bill Mitchell is a, professor and former dean of MIT School of Architecture and Planning He's outside looking. up that city
bill mitchell is a professor and former dean of mit school of architecture and planning. he's outside looking up that city hall.
I'm a fan of this building, I always have been. Well, it have a kind on muscular strength and integrity. It has - it's a great building of its era. And buildings go through cycles of fashion, and you know, this kind of architecture is intensely unfashionable at this point. But that's precisely when you have to be caref...
i'm a fan of, this building i always have been well it have a kind on muscular strength and integrity it has - it's a great building of its era and buildings go through cycles of fashion and. you know this kind of architecture is. intensely unfashionable at this point but that's precisely when you have; to be, careful,...
I'm, a fan; of this building I always have been Well it have a kind on muscular strength and integrity It. has. - it's a great building of its era And buildings go through cycles of fashion and you. know this kind of architecture is intensely unfashionable at this point But that's precisely when you. have to be careful...
i'm a fan of this building, i always have been. well, it have a kind on muscular strength and integrity. it has - it's a great building of its era. and buildings go through cycles of fashion, and you know, this kind of architecture is intensely unfashionable at this point. but that's precisely when you have to be caref...
But Mitchell doesn't have to work here. John Tobin is a Boston city counselor.
but mitchell doesn't have to, work here john tobin is a boston city,
But Mitchell doesn't have, to work here John Tobin is a Boston city
but mitchell doesn't have to work here. john tobin is a boston city counselor.
I'm not an architect, but I am in favor of giving everybody an hour to get their belongings, get out of here and blow the place up.
i'm not an architect but i am in, favor of giving everybody. an hour to get their belongings, get out of here and blow the place
I'm not an architect but I am in favor of giving everybody an hour to get, their belongings get; out of here and; blow the place
i'm not an architect, but i am in favor of giving everybody an hour to get their belongings, get out of here and blow the place up.
Tobin says in addition to the heavy, dark, depressing interior, the air inside is often dry or stagnant. City workers have signed petitions complaining about it. None of the windows open. And one night, a couple of years ago in the city council room -
tobin says in addition to, the heavy dark depressing. interior the air inside is often dry, or stagnant city workers have, signed petitions complaining about it none of the windows open and one night a couple. of, years ago in the city council room
Tobin says in addition. to the heavy dark depressing interior the air inside is; often dry or stagnant City workers have signed petitions complaining about it None of. the windows open And one night a couple of. years ago, in the city, council room
tobin says in addition to the heavy, dark, depressing interior, the air inside is often dry or stagnant. city workers have signed petitions complaining about it. none of the windows open. and one night, a couple of years ago in the city council room -
Thank God nobody was in the chamber, but - it was 60 pound piece of the ceiling. It was like something out of Skylab came crushing down and hit my desk. And you know, we had to close the chamber for a month and a half after that.
thank god nobody was in, the chamber but - it was 60 pound piece of the ceiling it was like something out of skylab came crushing down and hit my desk and you know we. had to; close the chamber for a month and a half after
Thank God nobody was in the chamber but - it was 60 pound piece of the ceiling It was like something out of, Skylab came crushing, down and hit my desk And you know, we had, to close; the chamber. for a month and a half after
thank god nobody was in the chamber, but - it was 60 pound piece of the ceiling. it was like something out of skylab came crushing down and hit my desk. and you know, we had to close the chamber for a month and a half after that.
That's because of all the asbestos that came down with the ceiling. Tobin agrees with Fred Kent. He'd like to see a new city hall built here around the current site along with the redevelopment of the area around it. He says that could bring in more shops and businesses and create a bustling city hall plaza to be proud...
that's because of all the asbestos that came down with the. ceiling tobin agrees with fred kent, he'd like to see a new city hall built here around the current site along with the. redevelopment of the area around it he says that could bring in more shops and businesses and create a bustling city hall. plaza to be prou...
That's because of all the asbestos that; came down with the ceiling, Tobin agrees with Fred Kent He'd like to see a new city hall built here around the current site along with the redevelopment of the area around it He says that could bring in more shops and businesses and create a bustling city hall plaza to be. proud...
that's because of all the asbestos that came down with the ceiling. tobin agrees with fred kent. he'd like to see a new city hall built here around the current site along with the redevelopment of the area around it. he says that could bring in more shops and businesses and create a bustling city hall plaza to be proud...
Chris Arnold, NPR News, Boston.
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It's almost a year now since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, but in some places life is far from normal.
it's almost a year now since hurricane katrina hit the, gulf, coast but in some places life; is far from,
It's almost, a year now since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast but in some places life is far from
it's almost a year now since hurricane katrina hit the gulf coast, but in some places life is far from normal.
This week, NPR's Howard Berkes encountered an artist in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi who manages to find solace in the rubble Katrina left behind. He sent us this postcard.
this week npr's howard berkes encountered an artist. in, bay saint, louis mississippi who manages to find solace in the rubble katrina left behind he sent us this
This week NPR's Howard Berkes encountered, an artist in Bay Saint Louis. Mississippi who manages to find solace in the; rubble Katrina left behind He sent us this
this week, npr's howard berkes encountered an artist in bay saint louis, mississippi who manages to find solace in the rubble katrina left behind. he sent us this postcard.
We were between interviews on another Katrina story, so we decided to head into a white brick gallery on Main Street filled with pottery, t-shirts and crafts.
we were between interviews on another katrina story so we decided to head into a white brick gallery on main, street filled. with pottery t-shirts and
We were, between interviews. on another Katrina story so we decided to head into a white brick gallery on Main Street filled with pottery t-shirts and.
we were between interviews on another katrina story, so we decided to head into a white brick gallery on main street filled with pottery, t-shirts and crafts.
(Soundbite of bell ringing)
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And in a corner, artist Lori Gordon peered through the lens of a camera. She was snapping photographs of what she calls the Katrina collection, mixed media collages meant for wall space in living rooms or display space on bookshelves. They're attempts to draw meaning and order from hurricane debris.
and in a corner artist lori, gordon peered through the lens of a camera she was snapping photographs of what she calls the katrina collection mixed media; collages meant for wall space in living rooms or display space on. bookshelves they're attempts to draw meaning and order from hurricane
And in a corner artist Lori Gordon peered through the lens of a camera, She was snapping photographs of what she calls the Katrina collection mixed media collages meant for wall space in living rooms or, display space; on bookshelves They're attempts to draw meaning and order from hurricane
and in a corner, artist lori gordon peered through the lens of a camera. she was snapping photographs of what she calls the katrina collection, mixed media collages meant for wall space in living rooms or display space on bookshelves. they're attempts to draw meaning and order from hurricane debris.
I started doing that probably about a week after Hurricane Katrina, so about the first week in September I just started walking through the woods back behind where my home used to be.
i started doing that probably about a week after hurricane, katrina so about the first; week in september i just started walking, through the woods back, behind where my home used to
I started doing that probably about a week after Hurricane Katrina. so about the first week in September I just started walking through the woods back behind where my home. used to
i started doing that probably about a week after hurricane katrina, so about the first week in september i just started walking through the woods back behind where my home used to be.
Your home was destroyed.
your home, was
Your home was
your home was destroyed.
Yeah. My whole town is gone. We got, we figure, 35, 40 feet of water there, and it's gone.
yeah. my whole town, is gone we got we figure 35, 40 feet of water there and it's
Yeah My whole town is gone We got we figure 35, 40 feet of, water there and it's
yeah. my whole town is gone. we got, we figure, 35, 40 feet of water there, and it's gone.
Gordon combed through muck and mud for pieces of her life and the lives of her neighbors. She found the copper frying pan she'd bought in Mexico smashed flat as a tortilla. She found bits of furniture, the bleached appendages of dolls, scarred and twisted metal, a pastoral sketch of a tree-lined country road turned gho...
gordon combed through muck and mud, for pieces of her life and the lives of her neighbors she found the copper frying pan she'd bought in mexico smashed flat as a tortilla she found bits of furniture the bleached appendages of dolls. scarred and twisted metal a pastoral sketch of a tree-lined. country road turned, ghos...
Gordon combed through muck and mud for pieces of her life and, the lives, of her neighbors She, found the copper frying pan she'd bought in Mexico smashed flat as a tortilla She found bits of furniture the bleached appendages of dolls scarred and. twisted metal a; pastoral sketch of, a tree-lined country road turned gh...
gordon combed through muck and mud for pieces of her life and the lives of her neighbors. she found the copper frying pan she'd bought in mexico smashed flat as a tortilla. she found bits of furniture, the bleached appendages of dolls, scarred and twisted metal, a pastoral sketch of a tree-lined country road turned gho...
Oh, with pleasure.
oh with
Oh with
oh, with pleasure.
So Madeleine, walking, nesting, perching - that's what they'll be able to do. But this is really becoming a trend. Burger King made the decision in March to only buy eggs from supplier who don't cage birds. Hardee's did the same, so did Carl's Jr. McDonalds is thinking about it. Wendy's is one of the holdouts.
so madeleine walking nesting perching - that's what they'll be able to do but this is really becoming a trend burger king made the decision in march to only buy eggs from supplier who don't cage birds hardee's did the same so did carl's jr mcdonalds is thinking about it wendy's. is one of the
So Madeleine walking nesting perching - that's what they'll be able. to do But this is really becoming a trend Burger, King made the decision in March to only buy eggs from. supplier who don't cage birds Hardee's did the same so did Carl's, Jr McDonalds is thinking about it Wendy's is one of the
so madeleine, walking, nesting, perching - that's what they'll be able to do. but this is really becoming a trend. burger king made the decision in march to only buy eggs from supplier who don't cage birds. hardee's did the same, so did carl's jr. mcdonalds is thinking about it. wendy's is one of the holdouts.
So it's a good P.R. move at least. Is it more expensive, though, to raise laying hens in a cage-free environment?
so it's a good, p.r move at least is it more expensive, though to, raise laying hens in a, cage-free
So it's a good P.R move at least Is it more expensive though to raise, laying hens, in. a cage-free
so it's a good p.r. move at least. is it more expensive, though, to raise laying hens in a cage-free environment?
Yeah, it usually is more expensive. But Cheryl Queen with Compass Group told me the company's decision isn't going to a cost any more money. It's revenue neutral, and she explained why.
yeah it usually is more expensive but. cheryl queen with compass group told me the. company's decision isn't going to a cost any more. money it's revenue neutral and she explained
Yeah it usually is more expensive But Cheryl Queen with Compass Group told me the company's decision isn't going to a cost any more money It's revenue neutral and she explained
yeah, it usually is more expensive. but cheryl queen with compass group told me the company's decision isn't going to a cost any more money. it's revenue neutral, and she explained why.
Because of the volume of purchasing power that Compass Group has, we've been able to work with one supplier to be able to supply us with cage-free eggs.
because of the volume of purchasing power that compass group has we've been able, to work with one, supplier to be able to supply us with cage-free
Because of the volume of. purchasing, power that Compass Group has we've been able to work with one supplier to be able to supply us with cage-free
because of the volume of purchasing power that compass group has, we've been able to work with one supplier to be able to supply us with cage-free eggs.
And that supplier is Egg Innovations. Also, Compass is going to have a third party verify that the eggs are in fact cage-free. When you go to the supermarket now, you see a lot of different labels, and you don't know what they mean sometimes. But with this Compass decision they're saying we're going to verify that we m...
and that supplier is egg innovations also compass is going. to have a, third party, verify that the eggs are in fact cage-free when, you go to the supermarket now you see a lot of different labels and you don't know what they mean sometimes but with this compass decision they're saying we're going to verify that we mea...
And that supplier. is Egg Innovations, Also Compass is, going to have a third party verify that the eggs are in fact cage-free When you go. to the supermarket now you see a lot of different labels and you don't know what they, mean sometimes But with this Compass decision they're saying we're going to verify that we me...
and that supplier is egg innovations. also, compass is going to have a third party verify that the eggs are in fact cage-free. when you go to the supermarket now, you see a lot of different labels, and you don't know what they mean sometimes. but with this compass decision they're saying we're going to verify that we m...
Thank you, Janet.
thank you
Thank you.
thank you, janet.
That's Janet Babin of public radio's daily business show MARKETPLACE produced by American Public Media.
that's janet babin. of public radio's daily business show marketplace produced by american public
That's Janet Babin of public radio's, daily business. show MARKETPLACE produced by American Public.
that's janet babin of public radio's daily business show marketplace produced by american public media.
The legacy of lynching has influenced American fiction as well as non-fiction. Take the first lynching in Mobile, Alabama, in more than 60 years. Twenty-year-old Michael Donald was killed by Klansmen in Mobile, Alabama, in 1981. The incident inspired Ravi Howard's first novel, "Like Trees, Walking."
the legacy of lynching has influenced american fiction as well as non-fiction take the first lynching in mobile alabama in more than 60 years twenty-year-old michael donald, was killed by klansmen in, mobile alabama in 1981. the incident inspired ravi, howard's first novel. "like trees
The legacy of lynching has influenced American fiction as well as, non-fiction Take the, first lynching; in Mobile Alabama in more than; 60 years Twenty-year-old Michael Donald was killed by Klansmen in Mobile Alabama, in 1981. The incident inspired Ravi Howard's first novel "Like Trees
the legacy of lynching has influenced american fiction as well as non-fiction. take the first lynching in mobile, alabama, in more than 60 years. twenty-year-old michael donald was killed by klansmen in mobile, alabama, in 1981. the incident inspired ravi howard's first novel, "like trees, walking."
Howard tells the story through the eyes of Roy Deacon, a high school student who is being groomed to take over his family's business. The youth not only helps bury his victim, he goes on to live with the terror the killing inspired. Here again is NPR's Michel Martin with novelist Howard.
howard tells the story through the eyes; of. roy deacon a high school student who is being groomed to take. over his family's business the youth not only helps bury his victim he goes on to live with the terror the killing inspired here again is npr's michel martin with novelist
Howard tells the story through the, eyes of Roy Deacon a high school student who is being groomed to take over his; family's business The youth not only helps bury his victim he goes, on to live with the terror the killing inspired Here again is NPR's Michel, Martin with novelist
howard tells the story through the eyes of roy deacon, a high school student who is being groomed to take over his family's business. the youth not only helps bury his victim, he goes on to live with the terror the killing inspired. here again is npr's michel martin with novelist howard.
I understand that as a native of Alabama, you remembered this terrible killing from your childhood, but do you remember how you heard about it?
i understand that as a native of alabama you remembered this terrible killing from your childhood but do you remember how you, heard about
I understand that. as. a native of Alabama you remembered this terrible killing from your childhood but do you remember how. you heard about
i understand that as a native of alabama, you remembered this terrible killing from your childhood, but do you remember how you heard about it?
I remember hearing it from family members who were just shocked that a crime like this had happened, especially in 1981, given everything else that was going on. So this kind of recounted - it was recounted to me through just family phone calls and my parents telling me about it.
i remember, hearing it. from family members who were just shocked that a crime like. this, had happened especially in 1981, given. everything else that was going on so this kind. of recounted - it was recounted to me, through just family phone calls and my parents telling me; about
I remember hearing it from family members who were just, shocked that a crime like this had happened especially in 1981, given, everything else that was going on So this kind of recounted - it was recounted to, me. through just family phone calls and my parents telling me about
i remember hearing it from family members who were just shocked that a crime like this had happened, especially in 1981, given everything else that was going on. so this kind of recounted - it was recounted to me through just family phone calls and my parents telling me about it.
Do you remember in your child's mind what you thought was going on, I mean, were you personally scared?
do you remember in your child's mind what you. thought was going on i mean. were you personally,
Do you remember in your child's mind what you thought was going on I mean were you personally
do you remember in your child's mind what you thought was going on, i mean, were you personally scared?
I was actually a little bit, because also at this time an interesting point is that the Atlanta child murders were going on. And that was something that many, I think, black families in the South were watching from afar and were really feeling the pain of a lot of families in Atlanta. But then for those in Alabama with...
i was actually a little bit because also at this. time an interesting point is that the atlanta child murders. were going on and that was something that many, i think black families, in the south were watching from afar. and were really feeling the pain, of a lot, of, families in atlanta but then for those in alabama w...
I was actually a little bit. because, also. at this time an interesting point is that the Atlanta child murders were going on And. that was something that many I think black families in the, South were watching from afar and were really feeling the pain of a lot of families, in Atlanta But then for those in Alabama wit...
i was actually a little bit, because also at this time an interesting point is that the atlanta child murders were going on. and that was something that many, i think, black families in the south were watching from afar and were really feeling the pain of a lot of families in atlanta. but then for those in alabama with...
What prompted you to write this as a fictional piece? I mean the real story is very compelling.
what prompted you to write this as, a fictional piece? i mean the real story is very
What prompted you to. write this as a fictional piece? I; mean the real story is very
what prompted you to write this as a fictional piece? i mean the real story is very compelling.
I think - that is an interesting point, a lot of people have raised it. I think the story is wide and very rich with so many storylines within the non-fiction of what actually happened. But I think the way I told it is consistent with what I've enjoyed about stories or what has been compelling, which is more of a stree...
i think - that is an interesting point a lot of people have raised, it i think the story is wide and very rich with so many storylines within the non-fiction of what actually happened but i think the way i told it is consistent with, what i've enjoyed about stories or what has been. compelling which is more of. a stree...
I think. - that is an interesting point a lot of people have raised it I think the story is wide and very rich with, so many storylines within. the non-fiction. of. what actually happened But I think the way I. told it is consistent with what I've enjoyed about, stories or, what has been compelling which is more of a s...
i think - that is an interesting point, a lot of people have raised it. i think the story is wide and very rich with so many storylines within the non-fiction of what actually happened. but i think the way i told it is consistent with what i've enjoyed about stories or what has been compelling, which is more of a stree...
And I think sometimes when I look at history, I think about what if, what if I was there, what if I had to experience some of the things that were experienced by others. And so, as I writer, I just put fictional characters within certain situations to kind of see how they might react.
and i think sometimes when i look at history i think about what if what if i was there what if i had, to experience some of the things that were experienced. by others and so as i writer i just put fictional characters within certain situations to kind of see how they might
And I think sometimes when I look at history I think about what if what if I was there what if I, had to experience some of the; things that were. experienced by others And so as I writer I just put fictional, characters within certain situations, to kind of see how, they might
and i think sometimes when i look at history, i think about what if, what if i was there, what if i had to experience some of the things that were experienced by others. and so, as i writer, i just put fictional characters within certain situations to kind of see how they might react.
One are the things that you write about in the novel that you capture, I think, with great detail is the way that the terror of this one incident seeks into everybody's daily life, and I wondered how you got the idea for that.
one are the things that you write about in the novel that you capture i think with great detail is the way that the terror. of this one incident seeks into everybody's, daily life and i, wondered how you got the idea for
One are the things that you. write about in the novel that you capture I think with great detail is the way that the terror, of this one incident seeks into everybody's daily life and I wondered how you got the; idea for
one are the things that you write about in the novel that you capture, i think, with great detail is the way that the terror of this one incident seeks into everybody's daily life, and i wondered how you got the idea for that.
I think it was important to me because I love, you know, non-fiction books, but I think with the fiction I wanted to kind of capture within that moment when the characters did not have access to the aftermath or what's next. So I just wanted to show just in as realistic a sense as I could what actually happens as these...
i think it was important to me because i love you know non-fiction books but i think with the fiction, i wanted to, kind of capture within that moment. when the characters did not have access to the aftermath or what's next so i just wanted. to show just in as realistic, a sense as i. could what actually happens as the...
I think it was, important to me. because I love. you, know non-fiction books but. I. think with the; fiction I wanted to kind of, capture within that moment when the; characters did. not have access to the aftermath or what's next So I just wanted to show just in as realistic, a sense as I, could what actually happens ...
i think it was important to me because i love, you know, non-fiction books, but i think with the fiction i wanted to kind of capture within that moment when the characters did not have access to the aftermath or what's next. so i just wanted to show just in as realistic a sense as i could what actually happens as these...
I mean, these are high school kids. They're dealing with, you know, preparing for the prom, dealing with school plays, all of these things that are normal in their development as young people. But they're also dealing with the aftermath of this horrific crime. And in our lives we can't necessarily separate those. We st...
i mean these. are high school kids they're dealing with you know, preparing for the prom, dealing with school plays all of these things that are normal, in, their development as young people but they're also dealing with, the aftermath of this horrific crime and in our lives we can't, necessarily separate, those we sti...
I mean these are high school kids They're dealing with you know preparing for the prom dealing with school plays all of these things that are normal in. their development as, young people But they're also dealing; with the aftermath, of this, horrific crime And in our lives we can't necessarily separate those, We still...
i mean, these are high school kids. they're dealing with, you know, preparing for the prom, dealing with school plays, all of these things that are normal in their development as young people. but they're also dealing with the aftermath of this horrific crime. and in our lives we can't necessarily separate those. we st...
The other device that you used is that of the funeral home. And your protagonist is the seventh generation of this long line of family members who ran this funeral home, and you imagine the passed down knowledge of how to repair a body broken by lynching. Where did that idea come from?
the other device that you used is, that of the funeral home and your protagonist is. the seventh generation of this long, line of family members who ran this funeral home. and you, imagine the passed down knowledge of how to repair a body; broken by lynching where did that idea come
The other device that you, used is that of the, funeral home And your protagonist is, the seventh generation. of this long line of family members; who. ran this funeral home and you imagine the passed down knowledge of how to repair a body broken by lynching, Where did that idea come
the other device that you used is that of the funeral home. and your protagonist is the seventh generation of this long line of family members who ran this funeral home, and you imagine the passed down knowledge of how to repair a body broken by lynching. where did that idea come from?
Well, I do have an uncle that works at a local funeral home in Mobile, Alabama, so that was one source of research. But also just looking at the role that, you know, funeral homes have played in the black community as not only businesses, but also as, you know, spiritual avenues, because they are there in churches when...
well i do have an uncle that works at a local funeral home in mobile alabama so that was one source of research but also just looking at the role that you know funeral homes have played in the black community as not only businesses but also as you know spiritual avenues because they are there, in churches when people. ...
Well I do have an. uncle that works at a local funeral home in Mobile Alabama so that; was one source of research But also just looking at the role that you know funeral homes have played in. the black community as not only businesses but also as you know spiritual avenues because they are there in churches. when peopl...
well, i do have an uncle that works at a local funeral home in mobile, alabama, so that was one source of research. but also just looking at the role that, you know, funeral homes have played in the black community as not only businesses, but also as, you know, spiritual avenues, because they are there in churches when...
They might not get the kind of legal remedy they wanted, but they will look for some sort of honor for that dead person through a funeral, through a church ceremony, through the religious rights that kind of made everyone feel like there is a better world somewhere.
they might not. get the kind. of legal remedy. they wanted but they will look for some sort, of honor for that dead person through a funeral. through a church ceremony through the religious; rights that kind of made everyone feel; like there is a better world,
They might not get the kind of legal remedy they wanted but they, will look. for some sort of honor, for that, dead person through a funeral. through a church ceremony through the religious rights, that kind of made everyone feel, like there is a. better world
they might not get the kind of legal remedy they wanted, but they will look for some sort of honor for that dead person through a funeral, through a church ceremony, through the religious rights that kind of made everyone feel like there is a better world somewhere.
What do you imagine your African-American readers taking from this story? What do you imagine your white readers taking from this story? Do you think it will be that same thing or different things?
what do you imagine your african-american readers taking from this story? what do you imagine your white. readers taking from this story? do you think it will be that, same, thing or different
What do you imagine, your African-American readers taking from this story? What do you imagine your. white readers taking from this story? Do you think it will be that same thing or different
what do you imagine your african-american readers taking from this story? what do you imagine your white readers taking from this story? do you think it will be that same thing or different things?
That's an interesting question. Because I think for some people -especially African-Americans like myself who grew up in Montgomery, Alabama -there are a lot of people in our families that have first-hand knowledge of certain things that happened in the '60s or '70s.
that's an interesting question because i think for some people -especially african-americans like myself. who grew up in montgomery alabama -there are a lot of people in our families that have first-hand knowledge of certain things that happened in the '60s or
That's an interesting question Because I think for some, people -especially African-Americans, like myself who grew up in Montgomery Alabama -there are a lot of people in our families that have first-hand knowledge of certain things that happened in the '60s or
that's an interesting question. because i think for some people -especially african-americans like myself who grew up in montgomery, alabama -there are a lot of people in our families that have first-hand knowledge of certain things that happened in the '60s or '70s.
I know if he comes up for adoption, I'm going to be the first one calling here: Hey, I want that dog.
i know if he comes up for adoption i'm going to be the first one calling here: hey i want that
I know, if he. comes up for adoption I'm going to be the, first one calling here: Hey I want that
i know if he comes up for adoption, i'm going to be the first one calling here: hey, i want that dog.
In fact, Barack Obama did call for national unity numerous times during his presidency, especially during times of racial conflict and violence. That, too, was downplayed or ignored in much of the conservative media that shapes opinion here in rural America. For NPR News, I'm Brian Mann.
in fact barack obama did call for national unity numerous times during his presidency especially during times of racial conflict and; violence that too was downplayed or ignored in much of the conservative media that shapes opinion here in rural america for npr news i'm. brian
In fact. Barack Obama did call. for national unity numerous times during his, presidency especially during times of racial conflict and violence That too was downplayed. or ignored in much of the conservative media that shapes opinion here in rural America For NPR, News I'm Brian
in fact, barack obama did call for national unity numerous times during his presidency, especially during times of racial conflict and violence. that, too, was downplayed or ignored in much of the conservative media that shapes opinion here in rural america. for npr news, i'm brian mann.
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This is DAY TO DAY. I'm Alex Chadwick.
this is day to day i'm alex
This is DAY TO DAY I'm Alex
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In Wisconsin, there's a battle raging between animal lovers. Millions of birds are dying each year, but proposals to save them have angered cat lovers. Sandy Hausman has the story.
in wisconsin there's a battle, raging between animal lovers millions of birds are dying each year but proposals to save them have angered cat lovers sandy hausman has the
In, Wisconsin there's a battle. raging between animal lovers Millions of. birds are. dying each. year but proposals to save them. have angered cat lovers Sandy Hausman has the
in wisconsin, there's a battle raging between animal lovers. millions of birds are dying each year, but proposals to save them have angered cat lovers. sandy hausman has the story.
Stanley Temple is a wildlife ecologist from the University of Wisconsin who's spent years studying grassland birds. Earlier this year, the Wisconsin State Journal wrote about his research, and Temple was soon the target of death threats.
stanley temple is a wildlife ecologist from. the university of wisconsin who's spent years, studying grassland birds earlier this year the wisconsin, state journal wrote about his research and, temple, was soon the target of, death
Stanley Temple is a wildlife ecologist, from the University of Wisconsin who's. spent years studying grassland birds Earlier this year the Wisconsin State Journal wrote about his research. and Temple was soon the target of; death
stanley temple is a wildlife ecologist from the university of wisconsin who's spent years studying grassland birds. earlier this year, the wisconsin state journal wrote about his research, and temple was soon the target of death threats.
The phone started ringing Sunday afternoon at my home and the phone rang all night long. I was alarmed.
the, phone started ringing sunday afternoon at my home and the phone rang all night long i was
The phone started ringing Sunday afternoon at, my home. and the phone rang all night long I was
the phone started ringing sunday afternoon at my home and the phone rang all night long. i was alarmed.
You see, Temple had discovered that grassland bird populations were dropping. He knew agriculture and real estate development had destroyed nesting sites, but he told his students something else was taking a significant toll.
you see temple had, discovered that. grassland bird populations, were dropping he knew agriculture and real estate development had destroyed nesting sites, but he, told his students something else was taking a significant
You see. Temple had discovered that grassland bird populations were dropping He knew agriculture and real estate development had, destroyed nesting sites but he told his students, something else was taking a significant.
you see, temple had discovered that grassland bird populations were dropping. he knew agriculture and real estate development had destroyed nesting sites, but he told his students something else was taking a significant toll.
Cats have been involved in the extinction of more bird species worldwide than any other factor except habitat destruction.
cats have been involved in the extinction of; more bird species worldwide than any other factor except habitat
Cats. have been involved in the extinction of more bird. species worldwide than any other factor except habitat
cats have been involved in the extinction of more bird species worldwide than any other factor except habitat destruction.
Based on his research, Temple estimated that cats, both domestic and free-ranging, were killing at least 7.8 million birds each year in his state alone. That information led members of a citizens group called the Conversation Congress to suggest what some saw as a radical solution, that in rural ar...
based on his research temple estimated that cats; both domestic and free-ranging, were killing at least 7.8 million birds, each year in his state alone that information led members of a citizens group called the conversation congress to suggest what some saw. as a radical solution, that in rural ar...
Based on his research Temple estimated that cats. both domestic and free-ranging were killing at least 7.8 million birds each year in his, state alone That information led members of. a citizens group called the Conversation Congress. to suggest what some. saw, as a, radical solution that in rural ...
based on his research, temple estimated that cats, both domestic and free-ranging, were killing at least 7.8 million birds each year in his state alone. that information led members of a citizens group called the conversation congress to suggest what some saw as a radical solution, that in rural ar...
I simply don't know what impact it would have, but I suspected it would be ineffective.
i simply don't know what impact it would have but i suspected it, would be
I. simply don't know what impact it would have but, I suspected it would be
i simply don't know what impact it would have, but i suspected it would be ineffective.
Still, Temple's name had appeared in a newspaper story about the proposal to shoot cats, prompting threatening phone calls. Someone tacked a vicious note to his office door. He was attacked on radio talk shows, and a self-proclaimed witch from upstate New York even put a curse on him.
still temple's name had appeared in a newspaper story about the; proposal to shoot. cats prompting threatening phone calls someone tacked. a vicious, note to his, office door he was attacked on radio talk shows and a self-proclaimed witch from upstate new york even put a curse on
Still. Temple's name had appeared in a newspaper, story about the proposal to shoot cats prompting threatening phone calls Someone tacked a vicious note to his office door He was attacked on radio talk shows. and a self-proclaimed witch, from upstate New York even. put. a curse on
still, temple's name had appeared in a newspaper story about the proposal to shoot cats, prompting threatening phone calls. someone tacked a vicious note to his office door. he was attacked on radio talk shows, and a self-proclaimed witch from upstate new york even put a curse on him.
Like Temple, state lawmakers were frightened by the public outcry and decided not to even discuss the proposal, according to University of Wisconsin ecologist Chris Lepczyk.
like. temple state lawmakers were frightened by the public outcry and decided not to even discuss the proposal according to, university of wisconsin ecologist chris
Like Temple state lawmakers were frightened by the public outcry and decided not to. even discuss; the proposal according to University of Wisconsin ecologist Chris
like temple, state lawmakers were frightened by the public outcry and decided not to even discuss the proposal, according to university of wisconsin ecologist chris lepczyk.
It became so emotional so fast that it overwhelmed, in my mind, a good discussion.
it became so emotional so fast that it overwhelmed in my mind a good
It became so. emotional so fast that it overwhelmed. in my mind a good
it became so emotional so fast that it overwhelmed, in my mind, a good discussion.
The Madison/Wisconsin Audobon Society, with 2,500 members, is now calling on owners of pet cats to keep them inside. Executive secretary Karen Edder-Hale says cats kill even when well fed.
the madison/wisconsin audobon society with 2,500 members is now calling on owners of pet cats to keep them inside executive secretary karen edder-hale says cats kill, even when well
The Madison/Wisconsin Audobon Society with 2,500 members is now calling on owners of pet cats to keep them inside Executive, secretary Karen Edder-Hale says cats kill even when well
the madison/wisconsin audobon society, with 2,500 members, is now calling on owners of pet cats to keep them inside. executive secretary karen edder-hale says cats kill even when well fed.
They have a hunting instinct. So even when they aren't hungry, most of them will hunt. Even flies or other insects get into your house, you will see them chasing those insects.
they have a hunting instinct so even when they aren't hungry most of them, will hunt, even flies or other insects get into your house you will see them chasing those
They have a hunting instinct So even when they aren't hungry most of them will hunt Even flies or other, insects get into your house you will see them chasing those
they have a hunting instinct. so even when they aren't hungry, most of them will hunt. even flies or other insects get into your house, you will see them chasing those insects.
And ecologist Lepczyk thinks it's time to start treating cats the way we treat dogs.
and ecologist lepczyk thinks it's time to start treating cats the, way we treat
And ecologist Lepczyk thinks it's time to start treating, cats the way we treat
and ecologist lepczyk thinks it's time to start treating cats the way we treat dogs.
We don't allow dogs to run free, and society really decided that years ago because of things like rabies and human health.
we don't allow dogs to run free and society really decided that years ago because; of things like rabies and human
We. don't allow dogs to run free and society really decided that years ago because of things like rabies and human
we don't allow dogs to run free, and society really decided that years ago because of things like rabies and human health.
He's got nothing against cats; in fact, he owns three of them. So does Audobon's Edder-Hale, who argues keeping cats inside is good for them, too. If allowed to roam, they're at risk for catching diseases, being hit by cars or devoured by wild animals.
he's got nothing against cats, in fact he owns three of them so, does audobon's edder-hale who argues keeping cats inside is good for them, too if allowed to roam they're at risk for catching diseases being hit by cars or devoured by wild
He's got, nothing against cats in fact he owns three of them So does Audobon's Edder-Hale, who argues. keeping cats inside is good for them too, If allowed to roam they're. at risk for catching diseases being hit by cars or devoured. by wild
he's got nothing against cats; in fact, he owns three of them. so does audobon's edder-hale, who argues keeping cats inside is good for them, too. if allowed to roam, they're at risk for catching diseases, being hit by cars or devoured by wild animals.
Coyotes, gray-horned owls, other predators that are out there.
coyotes gray-horned owls other predators that are out
Coyotes. gray-horned owls other, predators that are out
coyotes, gray-horned owls, other predators that are out there.
But what about all those stray cats with no owners to keep them inside? Lepczyk suggests a statewide program to trap and put them up for adoption or place them in captive colonies. When critics say that's unnatural, he argues the needs of felines should be weighed against the survival of birds tha...
but what about all. those stray cats with no owners to keep, them inside? lepczyk, suggests a statewide program to trap and put them up for adoption, or place them in captive colonies when critics say that's unnatural he, argues the needs of felines. should be weighed against the survival of birds...
But what about, all those stray cats with no owners; to keep them inside? Lepczyk suggests a statewide program to trap and put them up for adoption or place them in captive colonies When critics say that's unnatural he argues the needs of felines should be weighed against the survival of birds tha...
but what about all those stray cats with no owners to keep them inside? lepczyk suggests a statewide program to trap and put them up for adoption or place them in captive colonies. when critics say that's unnatural, he argues the needs of felines should be weighed against the survival of birds tha...
Well, cats are not natural in this landscape. They're not native to North America, and we have to think about trade-offs.
well cats are; not natural in this landscape they're not native to north america and we have to think about
Well cats are not natural in this landscape They're not native to North America and we have to think about
well, cats are not natural in this landscape. they're not native to north america, and we have to think about trade-offs.
But with all the political controversy surrounding one ill-fated proposal, Lepczyk fears it will be years before society agrees on a solution to this problem. For NPR News, I'm Sandy Hausman.
but with all the political, controversy surrounding one ill-fated proposal lepczyk; fears it will be years before society agrees on a solution to this problem for npr news i'm sandy
But with all, the political controversy, surrounding one ill-fated proposal Lepczyk fears it will be years before, society agrees on a solution. to this problem For NPR. News I'm Sandy
but with all the political controversy surrounding one ill-fated proposal, lepczyk fears it will be years before society agrees on a solution to this problem. for npr news, i'm sandy hausman.
I'm Alex Chadwick. More coming up on DAY TO DAY from NPR News.
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I'm Robert Siegel in Washington where the federal government is coordinating its response to Hurricane Harvey, which is hitting Texas now. Elaine Duke is the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and she joins us now on the line. Welcome to the program, Secretary.
i'm robert siegel in washington where the federal government is coordinating its response to hurricane harvey which is hitting texas now elaine duke is the acting. secretary of the department of homeland security and she joins us now. on the line welcome to the program
I'm Robert Siegel in Washington where the federal government is coordinating its response to Hurricane Harvey which is hitting Texas now Elaine Duke is the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and she joins us now on the line Welcome to, the program
i'm robert siegel in washington where the federal government is coordinating its response to hurricane harvey, which is hitting texas now. elaine duke is the acting secretary of the department of homeland security, and she joins us now on the line. welcome to the program, secretary.
Thank you.
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thank you.
And we're expecting landfall overnight. Are you confident that the people who need to get out of the storm's path are doing so?
and we're expecting landfall overnight are you confident that the people who, need to get out of the storm's, path are doing
And. we're expecting landfall overnight Are you confident that the people who need to get out of the storm's path are doing
and we're expecting landfall overnight. are you confident that the people who need to get out of the storm's path are doing so?
I have been talking with the governor of Texas. He has been working on evacuation and getting the messaging. And I hope the people that were ordered to evacuate the area have.
i have been talking with the governor of texas he has been working on evacuation and getting the messaging and i hope the people that were ordered to evacuate the area
I have. been talking with the governor, of Texas He has been. working on evacuation and getting the messaging, And I, hope the people that were ordered to evacuate the area,
i have been talking with the governor of texas. he has been working on evacuation and getting the messaging. and i hope the people that were ordered to evacuate the area have.
What kind of resources are on the ground in Texas to help people get out?
what kind of resources. are on the ground in texas to help people, get
What kind of resources are on the ground in Texas to help people get
what kind of resources are on the ground in texas to help people get out?
The governor of Texas is currently leading the evacuation. That is always a state responsibility. FEMA - it will come in as requested by the governor, and he just made a request to have federal assistance. And that is with the president now. And then FEMA will be entering with its support. But evacuation should be done...
the governor of texas is currently leading the evacuation; that is always a state responsibility fema - it will. come in as requested by the governor and he just made a request to have federal assistance and that is. with the president now and then fema will be entering with its support but evacuation should be done an...
The governor of Texas is currently leading the evacuation That is always a state responsibility, FEMA - it will come in as requested by the governor and he just made a request to; have. federal assistance And that is with the president now And then FEMA will be entering with its support But evacuation should be done an...
the governor of texas is currently leading the evacuation. that is always a state responsibility. fema - it will come in as requested by the governor, and he just made a request to have federal assistance. and that is with the president now. and then fema will be entering with its support. but evacuation should be done...
So now it's better to stay off the roads than...
so now it's better to stay off the roads
So now it's better to stay off the. roads
so now it's better to stay off the roads than...
Yes.
yes.
...Even to try to evacuate. What are you expecting tomorrow? The governor, Greg Abbott, has said we could expect a very major disaster.
...even to try to evacuate what are you expecting tomorrow? the governor greg abbott has, said we could expect a very major
...Even to try to. evacuate, What are you expecting tomorrow? The governor, Greg Abbott has said we, could expect a very major
...even to try to evacuate. what are you expecting tomorrow? the governor, greg abbott, has said we could expect a very major disaster.
He's now a writer-in-residence for the City of Refuge Program at Miami-Dade College. And this week, he's taking part in the 27th Miami Book Fair, which runs all this week. And he joins me now from member station WLRN.
he's now. a writer-in-residence for the, city of, refuge program. at miami-dade college and this week he's taking part in the 27th miami book fair which runs all this week and he joins me now from member station
He's now. a writer-in-residence for the City of Refuge Program at Miami-Dade College And this week he's taking part in the 27th Miami Book Fair which runs all this week And he joins me now from member station
he's now a writer-in-residence for the city of refuge program at miami-dade college. and this week, he's taking part in the 27th miami book fair, which runs all this week. and he joins me now from member station wlrn.
Later in the program, Los Angeles Times reporter Lee Romney joins us to discuss how Occupy Oakland has changed from encampment to marches and yesterday to a general strike. If there's an occupy movement where you live, be our reporter and email us: Has it changed? The email address again is talk@npr.org.
later in the program los angeles times reporter lee romney joins us to discuss how occupy oakland has changed from. encampment to marches and yesterday to a general strike if there's an occupy movement where you live be our reporter and email us: has it changed? the email address, again is
Later in the program Los Angeles Times reporter, Lee Romney joins us to discuss how, Occupy Oakland. has changed from encampment to marches and yesterday to a general strike If there's an, occupy movement where, you live be our reporter and email us: Has it changed? The email address again is
later in the program, los angeles times reporter lee romney joins us to discuss how occupy oakland has changed from encampment to marches and yesterday to a general strike. if there's an occupy movement where you live, be our reporter and email us: has it changed? the email address again is talk@npr.org.
But we begin with Clayton County Juvenile Judge Steve Teske, who joins us from a studio in Atlanta. Nice to have you with us today.
but we begin with clayton county juvenile judge steve teske who joins us, from. a studio in atlanta nice to have you with us
But we begin with Clayton County Juvenile Judge Steve Teske. who, joins us from, a studio in Atlanta Nice to have you with us
but we begin with clayton county juvenile judge steve teske, who joins us from a studio in atlanta. nice to have you with us today.
Thank you, good to be with you.
thank you good to be with
Thank you good to be with
thank you, good to be with you.
And when you started, I understand you found your juvenile court filling up with kids under - facing minor offenses. What was the problem?
and when you started i understand you found your juvenile court filling up with kids under - facing minor offenses what was the;
And when you started, I, understand you found, your juvenile court filling up with kids under - facing minor offenses What; was the
and when you started, i understand you found your juvenile court filling up with kids under - facing minor offenses. what was the problem?
Well, the problem was we had school resource officers, you know, after Columbine a lot of schools had police on campus to protect them from violence, and the thing is that, you know, police are trained to do their job, and you've got to be careful not to blame them. The only problem was we didn't train them. We put the...
well the problem was we had school resource officers you know after columbine a lot of schools had police on campus. to protect them from violence and the thing is that you know police are trained to do their job and you've got to be careful not to blame them the only problem was we didn't train them. we put them on, t...
Well the problem was we had school resource officers, you know after Columbine. a lot of schools had police on campus to protect. them from violence and, the thing is that you know police are, trained to do their job and you've got to be careful not to blame them The only problem was we. didn't train them We put them o...
well, the problem was we had school resource officers, you know, after columbine a lot of schools had police on campus to protect them from violence, and the thing is that, you know, police are trained to do their job, and you've got to be careful not to blame them. the only problem was we didn't train them. we put the...
And so as a result, most of the cases coming in were your low-level misdemeanor offenses, and it clogged up the courts.
and so as a result. most of the cases coming in were your low-level misdemeanor offenses and it clogged up the
And. so as a result most of the cases coming in were your low-level misdemeanor offenses and it clogged up the
and so as a result, most of the cases coming in were your low-level misdemeanor offenses, and it clogged up the courts.
So these are things that in an earlier day might have ended up at the principal's office, and these days they ended up in handcuffs.
so these are things that in an earlier day might have ended up at the, principal's office and. these days, they. ended up in
So these are things that. in an earlier day might have ended up at the principal's office and these, days they ended up in
so these are things that in an earlier day might have ended up at the principal's office, and these days they ended up in handcuffs.
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that's correct.