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Yeah. Arpaio just came tromping into this race as the huge elephant. And it changes everything. | yeah arpaio just came, tromping into this race as, the huge elephant and, it changes | Yeah Arpaio just came tromping. into this race as the huge elephant And it changes | yeah. arpaio just came tromping into this race as the huge elephant. and it changes everything. |
And still on the Republican side, Congresswoman Martha McSally is expected to enter the race tomorrow. She was the first American woman to fly in combat. Tell us about her. | and still on the republican side congresswoman. martha mcsally is expected to enter the race tomorrow she was the first american woman to fly in combat, tell us about | And still on the Republican. side Congresswoman Martha McSally is expected to enter the race tomorrow She was the first American woman to fly in combat Tell us. about | and still on the republican side, congresswoman martha mcsally is expected to enter the race tomorrow. she was the first american woman to fly in combat. tell us about her. |
She's got a great story - first woman to fly in combat, was an Air Force colonel, has held her seat in Congress for two terms in a district that - it's Gabby Giffords' old seat. It's a swing district. For a Republican to hold that is a very, very difficult thing. She was not a big fan of Donald Trump, did not endorse h... | she's got a great story - first woman to fly in combat was an air force colonel has, held her seat in congress for two terms in a district that, - it's gabby giffords' old seat it's a swing district for a republican to hold that is. a very very difficult thing she was. not a big. fan of donald trump did not endorse him... | She's got, a great story - first woman to fly in combat was, an Air Force colonel has held. her seat in Congress for two terms in a district that - it's Gabby Giffords' old seat It's a swing; district For a Republican to hold that is a very very; difficult thing She was not a big fan, of Donald Trump did not endorse hi... | she's got a great story - first woman to fly in combat, was an air force colonel, has held her seat in congress for two terms in a district that - it's gabby giffords' old seat. it's a swing district. for a republican to hold that is a very, very difficult thing. she was not a big fan of donald trump, did not endorse h... |
It's been 30 years since Arizona sent a Democrat to the Senate. And on the Democratic side, it seems that the leading candidate is Kyrsten Sinema, who's currently in the House of Representatives. She has a really interesting background. Tell us about her. | it's been 30 years since arizona sent a democrat to the senate and on the democratic side it seems that the. leading candidate is kyrsten sinema who's currently in the house, of representatives she has a really interesting background tell us about | It's been 30 years since Arizona sent a Democrat to the Senate And on the Democratic side it seems that, the leading candidate is Kyrsten Sinema who's currently in the House of Representatives She has a really interesting background Tell us about | it's been 30 years since arizona sent a democrat to the senate. and on the democratic side, it seems that the leading candidate is kyrsten sinema, who's currently in the house of representatives. she has a really interesting background. tell us about her. |
Well, she used to be - when she was in the state legislature, she was a screaming liberal, came to the conclusion that nothing was getting done and also to the conclusion probably that she was never going to be elected to anything on a statewide basis in the state of Arizona if she didn't moderate. But for whatever her... | well she used to, be, - when. she was in the state legislature she was a screaming liberal came to the conclusion that nothing was getting done and also, to the conclusion probably that she was never, going to be elected, to anything on a statewide basis in the state of arizona if she didn't moderate but, for whatever ... | Well she used, to be - when she was in the state legislature she was. a screaming liberal came, to the conclusion that nothing was getting. done and also to the conclusion probably that she was never going to be, elected to anything on a statewide basis in the state of Arizona if she didn't, moderate But for, whatever,... | well, she used to be - when she was in the state legislature, she was a screaming liberal, came to the conclusion that nothing was getting done and also to the conclusion probably that she was never going to be elected to anything on a statewide basis in the state of arizona if she didn't moderate. but for whatever her... |
We spoke with two former Enron workers today. Both have landed on their feet. They're running their own businesses and not spending a lot of time looking back. Evan Betzer worked in Enron's broadband division. He and another Enron colleague have now founded Stoneworth Financial, an investment banking firm that speciali... | we spoke with two, former enron workers, today both have landed on their feet. they're running their own businesses and not spending a lot of time looking back evan betzer; worked in enron's, broadband. division he and another enron colleague have now founded stoneworth financial an investment banking firm that, specia... | We spoke with two, former Enron workers today Both have landed on their, feet They're running, their, own businesses and not spending, a lot of time looking back Evan Betzer worked in Enron's broadband division. He and. another Enron colleague have now founded Stoneworth Financial an investment banking, firm that speci... | we spoke with two former enron workers today. both have landed on their feet. they're running their own businesses and not spending a lot of time looking back. evan betzer worked in enron's broadband division. he and another enron colleague have now founded stoneworth financial, an investment banking firm that speciali... |
I feel like this type of news can really, for a former Enron person, you can get really wrapped up in it. I spent a lot of time in the early going days pouring over every bit of it in the paper, etc., but since then I think really have tried to not get too wrapped with it. | i feel like, this type of news can really for, a former enron person you can get really wrapped up in it i, spent a lot, of time in the early going days pouring over every bit of it in, the paper etc., but since then i think really have tried to not get too wrapped with | I feel. like this type of news can really for. a; former Enron person. you can get. really wrapped. up in it I spent. a lot of, time in the early going days pouring over every bit of, it in the paper etc., but since then I think really have tried to not get; too wrapped with | i feel like this type of news can really, for a former enron person, you can get really wrapped up in it. i spent a lot of time in the early going days pouring over every bit of it in the paper, etc., but since then i think really have tried to not get too wrapped with it. |
I've read that a larger percentage than usual of former Enron employees have started businesses of their own. They decided to hang their own shingle rather than work for someone else. Do you think that might be a matter of trust there, that some of these employees were afraid to work for someone else and decided to set... | i've read that a larger percentage than usual of former enron, employees have started businesses of their own they decided to hang their, own. shingle rather than work for someone else. do you think that might be a matter of trust there that some of these, employees were. afraid to work for someone else and decided to ... | I've read that a larger percentage. than usual of former Enron employees have started businesses of their own. They decided to hang their own shingle, rather than work for someone else Do. you think that might be a matter of trust there that some, of these employees were afraid, to work for someone else and decided to ... | i've read that a larger percentage than usual of former enron employees have started businesses of their own. they decided to hang their own shingle rather than work for someone else. do you think that might be a matter of trust there, that some of these employees were afraid to work for someone else and decided to set... |
I think actually it has to do with the type of person that Enron recruited. It attracted Type A personalities from other parts of the country to Houston. And in particular, Enron liked to look for entrepreneurial people, people with an entrepreneurial flair. So I think that might actually explain part of the reason wh... | i think actually it has to do with the type of person that enron recruited it attracted, type a personalities. from other parts of, the country to houston and in particular enron liked to look for entrepreneurial people people with an entrepreneurial flair so i think that might actually explain part of the reason why ... | I think actually it has; to do with the type of person that Enron recruited It attracted Type A personalities from other parts of the country to. Houston And in particular Enron liked to look for entrepreneurial people people. with an entrepreneurial flair So I think that might actually explain part. of the reason. wh... | i think actually it has to do with the type of person that enron recruited. it attracted type a personalities from other parts of the country to houston. and in particular, enron liked to look for entrepreneurial people, people with an entrepreneurial flair. so i think that might actually explain part of the reason wh... |
And I think there's a second reason as well, which is that at the time when Enron went bankrupt, the opportunity cost of us starting our own business was very low. Which is to say, if we didn't start our own business, then we'd have to go out and get hired by somebody else. At the time with the dominoes falling in ener... | and. i think there's a second reason as well which is that at the time when enron. went bankrupt, the opportunity cost of us starting our own business was very low which is to say if we didn't, start our own business then we'd; have to go out and get hired by somebody else at the time with the dominoes falling in energ... | And I think there's a second reason as well which. is that at the time when Enron, went bankrupt the opportunity cost of us starting, our own business was very low Which is to say if we. didn't start our own business then we'd have to go out and get hired by somebody else At the time with the dominoes, falling in energ... | and i think there's a second reason as well, which is that at the time when enron went bankrupt, the opportunity cost of us starting our own business was very low. which is to say, if we didn't start our own business, then we'd have to go out and get hired by somebody else. at the time with the dominoes falling in ener... |
Like Evan Betzer, Lois Black has set out on her own. She was a secretary in Enron's legal department. Her new business is called Tea Parties To Go. She hosts fantasy tea parties for young girls. And she says Enron's demise turned out to be one of the best things that's ever happened to her. | like evan betzer. lois, black has set out on her own she was; a secretary in enron's legal. department her new business is called tea parties to go she hosts fantasy tea parties for, young girls and she says enron's demise turned out. to be, one of the best things that's ever happened to | Like Evan Betzer Lois Black, has set out on her own She was a secretary in Enron's legal. department Her new business is called Tea Parties To Go She hosts fantasy tea parties for young girls And she says, Enron's demise turned out to be one of the best things that's. ever happened to. | like evan betzer, lois black has set out on her own. she was a secretary in enron's legal department. her new business is called tea parties to go. she hosts fantasy tea parties for young girls. and she says enron's demise turned out to be one of the best things that's ever happened to her. |
I'm having more fun. I love my job. I don't dread going into work and I make children happy, and I make myself happy. And I have instant feedback in that you know right away that you're doing a good job because the kids are happy. | i'm having more fun, i love my job i don't. dread going into work and i make children happy and i make myself happy and i, have instant feedback in that you know right away that you're doing a good. job because the kids are. | I'm having more fun I love my job I don't dread going into work and I make children happy and I make myself happy And, I have instant feedback in that you know right away that you're doing a good job because the kids. are | i'm having more fun. i love my job. i don't dread going into work and i make children happy, and i make myself happy. and i have instant feedback in that you know right away that you're doing a good job because the kids are happy. |
So you might not have started this business, Tea Parties To Go, if not for the collapse of Enron? | so. you might not have started this business tea parties to go if not for the collapse of | So you might not have started this business Tea Parties To Go if not for the collapse of, | so you might not have started this business, tea parties to go, if not for the collapse of enron? |
Well, I've always wanted to have a tea room but didn't want to really spend that much money for the build out and everything. So this is the next best thing, is to take the tea party to the children's home. And I was going to do it when I retired, but I kind of got early retirement, if you will. | well i've. always wanted to have a tea room but didn't want to really spend that much money for the. build out, and everything so this is; the, next. best thing is to take the tea, party to the children's home and i was going to do it when i retired but i kind of got early retirement if you | Well I've always. wanted to have a tea room but didn't want to really spend that much money for the build out and everything So this is the next best thing is to take the tea party to the children's home And, I was going to do it when I retired but I kind of got early; retirement if you | well, i've always wanted to have a tea room but didn't want to really spend that much money for the build out and everything. so this is the next best thing, is to take the tea party to the children's home. and i was going to do it when i retired, but i kind of got early retirement, if you will. |
Do you follow the news with all the Enron executives, or do you find that it's easier to distance yourself from this? It's in your past? | do you follow the news with all the enron. executives or do you find that it's easier to distance yourself from; this? it's in your | Do you follow the news with. all the Enron executives or do. you find that. it's easier to distance yourself, from this? It's in your | do you follow the news with all the enron executives, or do you find that it's easier to distance yourself from this? it's in your past? |
Well I, it's easier to distance myself in that it's my past and I just don't get anything out of hanging onto to that. You know and it's not my job to administer this justice. It's the jury's job and I'm sure they'll do a wonderful job. And I'll hear what, what the results is and, you know, it is what it is. | well i it's easier to distance myself in that it's my past and i just don't get anything out of hanging onto to that you know and it's not. my job to administer this justice it's the jury's job and, i'm sure they'll do a wonderful job and i'll hear what what the results is and you know it is. what; it | Well I it's easier. to distance myself in that it's my past and I just don't get anything out of hanging onto to, that You know and it's not, my job to administer this justice It's the jury's; job. and. I'm sure. they'll do, a wonderful job And I'll hear what what the. results is and you know it is what it | well i, it's easier to distance myself in that it's my past and i just don't get anything out of hanging onto to that. you know and it's not my job to administer this justice. it's the jury's job and i'm sure they'll do a wonderful job. and i'll hear what, what the results is and, you know, it is what it is. |
Do you have an opinion on what should happen to those that are now facing trial? | do you have an opinion. on what should happen to those that. are now facing | Do you have, an opinion on what should happen to those that are now, facing | do you have an opinion on what should happen to those that are now facing trial? |
Well I think, you know, they have ruined a lot of lives as far as, I am in my sixties and should be retired at this point but I will have to continue to work because I lost about 75 percent of my retirement in Enron stock. But I felt that everything will work out and I think they should have some kind of punishment. I ... | well i think you know they. have. ruined a lot of lives as far as i. am in my sixties and should be retired at this point but i will have to continue to work because i lost about 75 percent of my retirement in enron stock but, i, felt that everything will work out and i think they should have. some kind of punishment i... | Well I think you know they have ruined a lot of lives as. far, as I am in my sixties and; should be retired at this point but I will have to continue to work, because I lost about 75 percent of my retirement in Enron, stock But I felt that everything will work out and I think they should have some kind of punishment, I... | well i think, you know, they have ruined a lot of lives as far as, i am in my sixties and should be retired at this point but i will have to continue to work because i lost about 75 percent of my retirement in enron stock. but i felt that everything will work out and i think they should have some kind of punishment. i ... |
A little greed? | a little | A little | a little greed? |
I'm just trying to be tactful. | i'm, just trying to be | I'm just trying to be | i'm just trying to be tactful. |
Ms. Black thank you so much for talking to us. All the best to you. | ms black thank you so much for. talking to us all the best to | Ms Black thank you so much for talking to us All the best to | ms. black thank you so much for talking to us. all the best to you. |
My pleasure. | my | My | my pleasure. |
That's former Enron legal secretary Lois Black. We also heard from Evan Betzer, formerly of Enron's broadband division. | that's former enron, legal secretary lois black we also heard from evan betzer formerly of enron's broadband | That's former Enron legal secretary Lois Black We also. heard from Evan Betzer formerly of Enron's. broadband | that's former enron legal secretary lois black. we also heard from evan betzer, formerly of enron's broadband division. |
We're continuing our coverage of the ongoing trade conflict with China. For months now, we've been touching base with people in different industries to ask how their businesses have been affected. President Trump's increased tariffs on Chinese goods went into effect Friday, so we decided to reach out to somebody in the... | we're continuing our, coverage of the ongoing trade conflict with china for months now we've been; touching base with people in different, industries to ask how their businesses have been affected president trump's increased tariffs on chinese. goods went into effect. friday so we decided to reach out to somebody in th... | We're continuing our coverage of the ongoing trade conflict with China For months now we've been touching base with people in different industries to ask how their businesses, have been affected President Trump's increased tariffs on; Chinese goods, went into effect Friday so we decided to reach out to somebody in the ... | we're continuing our coverage of the ongoing trade conflict with china. for months now, we've been touching base with people in different industries to ask how their businesses have been affected. president trump's increased tariffs on chinese goods went into effect friday, so we decided to reach out to somebody in the... |
Morgan Lommele, thanks so much for talking to us. | morgan lommele thanks so much for talking, to | Morgan Lommele thanks so, much for talking, to | morgan lommele, thanks so much for talking to us. |
My pleasure. | my | My; | my pleasure. |
Can I ask, first of all, why do more than 90% of bikes and bike parts come from China? Do we know? | can i ask first of all why do; more than 90% of bikes and bike parts come from china? do we | Can, I ask first of all why do more than 90% of bikes and bike parts come from China? Do we. | can i ask, first of all, why do more than 90% of bikes and bike parts come from china? do we know? |
A number of economic factors in the last 20, 30 years have just shifted manufacturing to China. And you can imagine the first one would be cost. And it's just simply more cost-efficient to manufacture bicycles and bicycle components in China. | a number of economic factors in the last 20, 30 years have just shifted manufacturing to china and you can imagine. the first. one would be cost and it's just simply more cost-efficient to. manufacture, bicycles, and bicycle components in | A number of economic factors in the last 20, 30 years have just shifted manufacturing; to China And you can imagine the first one would be cost And it's just simply more cost-efficient to manufacture bicycles and bicycle, components in | a number of economic factors in the last 20, 30 years have just shifted manufacturing to china. and you can imagine the first one would be cost. and it's just simply more cost-efficient to manufacture bicycles and bicycle components in china. |
So, as we said, tariffs went up to 25% from 10% this week. President Trump has said that this tariff hike is going to put pressure on China. I'd like you to explain how this actually works from where you sit. I mean, who actually pays? | so as we said tariffs went; up to 25% from 10% this week president trump has said that this tariff. hike is going to put pressure on china i'd like you, to explain how. this actually. works from where you sit i mean who actually | So as we, said tariffs went up to 25% from 10% this week President Trump has said that this tariff hike. is going to; put pressure on China I'd like you to explain how this. actually works from where you sit I mean who actually | so, as we said, tariffs went up to 25% from 10% this week. president trump has said that this tariff hike is going to put pressure on china. i'd like you to explain how this actually works from where you sit. i mean, who actually pays? |
The consumers. And considering the fact that the general tariff on a bicycle was 11% before this trade dispute started, now the tariff on bicycles is 36%. And that's really the tariff that they pay when the bike comes to port and comes into the U.S. And then there's always a markup on that once the bike reaches the flo... | the consumers and considering the, fact. that the general tariff on a bicycle was 11% before this trade dispute started now the, tariff on bicycles, is 36%. and, that's really the tariff that they pay when the bike comes, to port and comes into the u.s and then there's always a markup on that once the bike reaches. the... | The. consumers And considering the, fact. that the general tariff; on a bicycle was 11% before this. trade dispute started now the tariff on bicycles is 36%. And that's really the tariff that, they pay when the bike comes to port and, comes into the U.S And then there's always a markup on that once the bike reaches the... | the consumers. and considering the fact that the general tariff on a bicycle was 11% before this trade dispute started, now the tariff on bicycles is 36%. and that's really the tariff that they pay when the bike comes to port and comes into the u.s. and then there's always a markup on that once the bike reaches the flo... |
Happy to join you. | happy to join | Happy to join, | happy to join you. |
Lipstick. | lipstick. | ||
I think it depends on who that Democrat is facing. He's facing Kelli Ward, you can say Senator Sinema. If he's facing Joe Arpaio, boy, the Democrats would love that. What a great way to boost turnout. And that's what they need - is to figure out a way to boost turnout in order to put her over the top. If it is a Martha... | i think it depends on who. that democrat is facing he's facing kelli ward you can say senator, sinema if he's facing. joe arpaio boy the democrats would love that what a great way to boost turnout and that's what they need - is to figure out a way. to boost turnout in order to put. her over. the top if it is a martha m... | I think it depends on who that Democrat is, facing He's facing Kelli Ward you can say Senator Sinema If he's facing Joe Arpaio boy the Democrats would love that What a great way to boost. turnout And that's what they need - is to figure out a way to, boost turnout in order to, put her over the top If it is a Martha; Mc... | i think it depends on who that democrat is facing. he's facing kelli ward, you can say senator sinema. if he's facing joe arpaio, boy, the democrats would love that. what a great way to boost turnout. and that's what they need - is to figure out a way to boost turnout in order to put her over the top. if it is a martha... |
I'm sure you'll have fun covering it. We appreciate your talking with us. Arizona Republic political columnist Laurie Roberts, thanks so much. | i'm sure you'll have fun covering it we appreciate your talking with us arizona. republic political columnist laurie roberts thanks so | I'm sure you'll have, fun covering it We appreciate your talking with us Arizona Republic political columnist Laurie. Roberts thanks so | i'm sure you'll have fun covering it. we appreciate your talking with us. arizona republic political columnist laurie roberts, thanks so much. |
Thanks. | thanks. | ||
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This is TALK OF THE NATION. I'm Neal Conan in Washington. | this is, talk of. the nation i'm neal conan. in. | This is TALK OF THE NATION I'm, Neal Conan in | this is talk of the nation. i'm neal conan in washington. |
It's the first day of school. Do you remember zipping up the last pocket on your children's new backpacks and sending them off to the classroom? But what you really won't forget is that feeling of absolute dread when they march back at the end of the day - backpacks overflowing with catalogues, flyers and notices that ... | it's the first day of school do, you remember zipping up the last pocket on your children's, new backpacks and sending them off to the classroom? but what you really won't forget is that feeling of absolute dread when they march back at the end of the day - backpacks overflowing with catalogues flyers and notices that ... | It's the first day. of school Do you remember; zipping up the last pocket. on your. children's new backpacks and sending them off to the classroom? But what you, really won't, forget is that feeling of absolute. dread when they march back. at the end of the day - backpacks overflowing with catalogues flyers and notices... | it's the first day of school. do you remember zipping up the last pocket on your children's new backpacks and sending them off to the classroom? but what you really won't forget is that feeling of absolute dread when they march back at the end of the day - backpacks overflowing with catalogues, flyers and notices that ... |
True, nobody really needs 50 yards of wrapping paper, a dozen boxes of chocolate bars, or eight pounds of cookie dough, but many parents will buy it all, anyhow. After all, at a time of tight budgets, many parents are willing to make up the difference if it means their kids can play sports, or join the band, have text ... | true nobody really needs 50 yards of wrapping paper a dozen boxes of, chocolate bars or eight pounds of cookie dough but many parents will buy it all anyhow after all at a time of, tight budgets many parents are willing to make up the difference if it means their kids can. play sports or join the band have text books o... | True nobody, really needs 50 yards of wrapping paper a dozen boxes of chocolate bars or eight pounds; of cookie dough but, many parents will buy it all anyhow After, all at a time of tight budgets many, parents are willing to make up the difference if it means their kids can play sports or join the, band have text book... | true, nobody really needs 50 yards of wrapping paper, a dozen boxes of chocolate bars, or eight pounds of cookie dough, but many parents will buy it all, anyhow. after all, at a time of tight budgets, many parents are willing to make up the difference if it means their kids can play sports, or join the band, have text ... |
But how much should the parent care or donate to another school? What happens when there are large economic disparities within a school district? Schools set in wealthy neighborhoods can raise a lot more money than schools in less fortunate neighborhoods. It's a set of issues that many school districts face and some ha... | but how much. should the parent care or donate to another school? what happens when there are large economic disparities within a school district? schools set in wealthy neighborhoods can raise, a lot more money than schools in less fortunate neighborhoods it's a set of issues that many school districts, face and. some... | But how much should the; parent care or donate to another school? What happens when there are large economic disparities within, a school district? Schools set in wealthy neighborhoods can raise a lot more money than schools in less fortunate neighborhoods It's a set of issues that many school districts, face and some ... | but how much should the parent care or donate to another school? what happens when there are large economic disparities within a school district? schools set in wealthy neighborhoods can raise a lot more money than schools in less fortunate neighborhoods. it's a set of issues that many school districts face and some ha... |
Later on in the program, a conversation with classicist Barry Strauss, who's written a new history of a war that many regarded as a myth - the fight for Troy. But first, school fundraising. | later on in the program a conversation, with classicist barry strauss who's written a new history of a war, that many; regarded as a myth - the fight, for troy, but first school | Later on in the, program a, conversation, with classicist Barry Strauss who's written a new history of a war that many regarded as a myth - the fight for Troy But first school | later on in the program, a conversation with classicist barry strauss, who's written a new history of a war that many regarded as a myth - the fight for troy. but first, school fundraising. |
We'd like to hear from you. How is this done where you lived? Is it fair that some schools do much better than others? Is it fair to ask parents to donate to schools their kids do not attend? | we'd like to hear from you how is this done where you, lived? is; it fair that some schools do much better than, others? is it fair to ask parents to donate to schools their kids do not, | We'd like to hear from you, How is this done where you, lived? Is it fair that some schools do much better than others? Is it fair to ask parents to donate to schools their kids do not | we'd like to hear from you. how is this done where you lived? is it fair that some schools do much better than others? is it fair to ask parents to donate to schools their kids do not attend? |
Our number here in Washington is 800-989-8255. That's 800-989-TALK. The e-mail address is Talk@NPR.org. | our number here in washington is 800-989-8255. that's 800-989-talk the e-mail address is | Our number; here in Washington is 800-989-8255. That's 800-989-TALK The e-mail address is | our number here in washington is 800-989-8255. that's 800-989-talk. the e-mail address is talk@npr.org. |
Our first guest is Barbara Neff, a parent of two elementary school-age children and a freelance writer. She's with us from the studios of Colorado Public Radio in Centennial, Colorado. Nice to have you on the program today. | our first guest is, barbara neff a parent of two elementary school-age children and. a freelance writer she's with us from. the studios of colorado public radio in centennial colorado nice to have you on the program | Our first guest. is Barbara Neff a parent of two elementary school-age children and a freelance writer She's with us from the studios of Colorado Public Radio in Centennial Colorado Nice to have; you. on the program | our first guest is barbara neff, a parent of two elementary school-age children and a freelance writer. she's with us from the studios of colorado public radio in centennial, colorado. nice to have you on the program today. |
Thanks so much. It's my pleasure. | thanks so much it's my | Thanks so much, It's my | thanks so much. it's my pleasure. |
Let me read a bit from your blog. (Reading) I'm into my 8th year as a parent of a school kid. The first year or two I took up the cause of school fundraising with vigor, even glee. I sold the wrapping paper calendars, cookie dough candy and a wide array of trinkets and bubbles to neighbors, family, co-workers, friends,... | let me read, a bit from your blog (reading) i'm into my 8th year as a parent of a school kid the, first year or, two i took up the cause of school fundraising with vigor even glee i sold the wrapping paper calendars cookie dough candy, and a, wide array. of trinkets and bubbles to neighbors family co-workers friends st... | Let me, read a bit from your blog (Reading) I'm into my 8th year as a parent. of; a school kid The first year or two I took up the, cause of school fundraising with vigor even glee I sold, the wrapping paper calendars cookie dough. candy and a wide array of trinkets and bubbles. to neighbors family co-workers. friends;... | let me read a bit from your blog. (reading) i'm into my 8th year as a parent of a school kid. the first year or two i took up the cause of school fundraising with vigor, even glee. i sold the wrapping paper calendars, cookie dough candy and a wide array of trinkets and bubbles to neighbors, family, co-workers, friends,... |
You know, Neal, I would have to say at this point; I am a parent suffering fundraiser burnout. | you know neal i would have to say at this point i am a parent suffering fundraiser | You know. Neal I, would have to say at this point I am a parent suffering fundraiser | you know, neal, i would have to say at this point; i am a parent suffering fundraiser burnout. |
How many times had you been through this? Obviously, it happens every year, I guess. And you've got ten more years to go. | how many times had you been through this? obviously it happens, every year i guess and you've got ten more years to | How many. times had you been through this? Obviously it happens every year I guess And you've got ten more years to, | how many times had you been through this? obviously, it happens every year, i guess. and you've got ten more years to go. |
Yes, I have ten years to go and as I mentioned in my blog, I am looking for a way out. I would say, on average, each of my children is asked to be involved in three or four fundraisers, so as a parent of two, you know. I have eight fundraisers a year I'm expected to participate in. | yes i, have ten years to go and as i mentioned in my blog i am looking for a way out i would say on average each of; my children is asked to be involved in three or. four fundraisers so as a parent of two you know i have eight, fundraisers, a year i'm expected, to participate | Yes. I have ten years. to go and as I; mentioned in my. blog I am looking for a way out I would say on average each of my children is asked to be involved in three. or four, fundraisers so as a parent. of. two. you know I have eight fundraisers a year I'm expected to participate | yes, i have ten years to go and as i mentioned in my blog, i am looking for a way out. i would say, on average, each of my children is asked to be involved in three or four fundraisers, so as a parent of two, you know. i have eight fundraisers a year i'm expected to participate in. |
Hmm. As I understand it - it's not so much that you object to donating to the school, it's these fundraisers. | hmm as i, understand it - it's not so much that you object to, donating to the school it's these | Hmm As I understand; it - it's not so much that. you object to donating to the school it's these | hmm. as i understand it - it's not so much that you object to donating to the school, it's these fundraisers. |
Absolutely, I would never suggest that we close our checkbooks, the schools depend on the funds that comes from fundraisers. I'm just saying it's a good idea gone bad. | absolutely i would never suggest that we close our checkbooks the schools depend on the funds that comes from. fundraisers, i'm just saying it's a good idea gone | Absolutely I, would never suggest that we close our checkbooks the schools depend on the funds that comes from fundraisers I'm just saying, it's a good. idea gone | absolutely, i would never suggest that we close our checkbooks, the schools depend on the funds that comes from fundraisers. i'm just saying it's a good idea gone bad. |
So you've proposed the school fundraiser beg-off form. And describe it for us, if you would. | so you've proposed the school fundraiser beg-off form and describe it for us. if you | So you've proposed the school fundraiser beg-off form And describe it for, us if you | so you've proposed the school fundraiser beg-off form. and describe it for us, if you would. |
Actually, it's tongue-in-cheek, although I have used that once. And I know a lot of other parents are considering using it, but basically my form asks if it would be okay if a parent begs out of a particular fundraiser by simply writing out a check in a way of a donation. And then that way, 100 percent of the funds go ... | actually it's tongue-in-cheek although i have used that once and i know a lot of other, parents are considering using it but basically my form asks if it would be; okay if a parent begs. out of a particular fundraiser by simply writing out, a check in a way of a donation and then that way 100 percent of the; funds. go ... | Actually. it's, tongue-in-cheek although I have used that once. And; I know a lot of other, parents are, considering. using it but basically my form. asks if. it would be okay if a parent begs out of a particular fundraiser by simply writing out a check in a way. of a. donation And then that, way 100 percent of the fun... | actually, it's tongue-in-cheek, although i have used that once. and i know a lot of other parents are considering using it, but basically my form asks if it would be okay if a parent begs out of a particular fundraiser by simply writing out a check in a way of a donation. and then that way, 100 percent of the funds go ... |
Hmm. I should point out it's a pretty funny tongue-in-cheek. Check all that apply: we do not need wrapping paper, cookie dough, candy pastries, or more books. I do not have time to help my child promote this fundraiser. I'm too embarrassed to hit a friends and relatives once again for purchases. I mean, how many times ... | hmm i should point out it's, a pretty funny, tongue-in-cheek check all that apply: we do, not need wrapping paper cookie dough candy pastries or more books i do not have time to help my child promote this fundraiser i'm too embarrassed to hit a friends and relatives once again for purchases i mean how many. times did y... | Hmm I should point out it's a pretty funny tongue-in-cheek Check all that apply: we do not need wrapping paper cookie dough candy pastries. or more books I do not have time to, help my child promote this fundraiser I'm too embarrassed to hit a friends and. relatives once again, for purchases I mean how. many times did ... | hmm. i should point out it's a pretty funny tongue-in-cheek. check all that apply: we do not need wrapping paper, cookie dough, candy pastries, or more books. i do not have time to help my child promote this fundraiser. i'm too embarrassed to hit a friends and relatives once again for purchases. i mean, how many times ... |
That's true. And what we've done in our family, and actually, among friends and neighbors, and co-workers - we called it truce, a fundraising truce. We have agreed among us not to hit up each other anymore. I'll support my school. You support yours. I won't ask you to buy popcorn if you won't ask me to buy candy. | that's true and what we've done in our, family and. actually among friends and neighbors and co-workers - we called it truce a fundraising truce we have agreed among us not to hit up each other. anymore i'll support my school you. support yours, i won't ask you to buy. popcorn if you won't ask me to buy | That's true And what we've done in our; family and actually among friends and neighbors, and co-workers - we called it truce a, fundraising truce We have. agreed among us not to hit up each other anymore I'll support my school You support yours I won't ask you to buy popcorn if. you won't ask me; to buy | that's true. and what we've done in our family, and actually, among friends and neighbors, and co-workers - we called it truce, a fundraising truce. we have agreed among us not to hit up each other anymore. i'll support my school. you support yours. i won't ask you to buy popcorn if you won't ask me to buy candy. |
So the next time you see a small child at your doorstep you don't know, it ought to be Halloween. | so the next time; you see a small; child at your doorstep you. don't know it ought to be | So the next time you see a small child at your doorstep you, don't know it ought to be | so the next time you see a small child at your doorstep you don't know, it ought to be halloween. |
It better be. | it. better | It better | it better be. |
Barbara Neff, thanks very much for being with us today. We appreciate your time. | barbara neff thanks, very much for being with us. today we appreciate your | Barbara Neff thanks very much for being with us today We appreciate your | barbara neff, thanks very much for being with us today. we appreciate your time. |
Again, it's my pleasure. Thank you. | again it's my pleasure thank | Again it's my pleasure Thank | again, it's my pleasure. thank you. |
Barbara Neff is the parent of two children and a freelance writer. She was with us today from the studios of Colorado Public Radio in Centennial, Colorado. A school fundraiser had been around for eight years but many school districts are finding they need to rely more and more on fundraising to make ends meet. It drive... | barbara neff is the parent, of two children and a. freelance writer she was with us today from the studios. of colorado public radio in centennial colorado a school fundraiser had been around for eight years but many school districts are finding they need to rely more and, more on. fundraising to make ends meet it driv... | Barbara Neff is the parent of two children and a freelance writer She was with us today from the, studios of Colorado Public Radio in Centennial Colorado A school fundraiser had been around for eight years but many school districts are finding they need to rely more and, more on fundraising to make ends meet It drives ... | barbara neff is the parent of two children and a freelance writer. she was with us today from the studios of colorado public radio in centennial, colorado. a school fundraiser had been around for eight years but many school districts are finding they need to rely more and more on fundraising to make ends meet. it drive... |
He's a staff attorney for the National School Board Association and he is with us here in studio 3A. Nice to have you in the program. | he's a staff attorney for, the national school board; association and he is with us here in studio 3a nice to have; you in the | He's a staff attorney for the National School Board Association and he, is, with us here in studio 3A Nice to; have you in the | he's a staff attorney for the national school board association and he is with us here in studio 3a. nice to have you in the program. |
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The problem is, there's hardly any slack left. I mean, if you look at what the world's consuming every day on daily basis - over 85 million barrels of oil every day - in our world's production capacity, we've never been so close to a situation where the world consumes more oil than it can actually produce. | the problem is there's hardly any. slack left. i mean if you look at. what the world's consuming every day on daily basis - over 85 million barrels of, oil every day - in our. world's production capacity. we've never been so close to a situation where the world consumes more oil than it can actually | The problem is there's hardly any slack left I mean if you, look at what the world's consuming every day on daily basis - over 85 million barrels of oil every day - in our world's production capacity we've never. been so close to a situation where, the world consumes more oil. than it can actually | the problem is, there's hardly any slack left. i mean, if you look at what the world's consuming every day on daily basis - over 85 million barrels of oil every day - in our world's production capacity, we've never been so close to a situation where the world consumes more oil than it can actually produce. |
And that's the fear of this market, and that's why, even with inventories being at a high level, that the prices are so susceptible to these price shocks. | and that's the fear, of this market and that's why; even with inventories being at a high level that. the prices are so, susceptible to these price | And that's the. fear of this market and that's why even, with inventories being at a high level that the, prices are so susceptible to these price | and that's the fear of this market, and that's why, even with inventories being at a high level, that the prices are so susceptible to these price shocks. |
Well, how far up can we expect gas prices to go? | well how far up can we expect gas prices to | Well how far, up can we expect gas prices. to | well, how far up can we expect gas prices to go? |
Well I think initially, based off what we're seeing here in the markets, that we could see a three to five-cent increase, but it will be short-lived, as long as we don't have any other problems or any other bad news come across the pike. | well i think initially based, off; what we're seeing here. in the markets that we could see, a three to five-cent increase but it will be. short-lived as long as we don't have any other problems or any other, bad news come across the | Well I think initially based off what we're seeing here in the markets that we could see a three to five-cent, increase but it, will be, short-lived as long as we don't have any, other problems. or any other bad news come across the | well i think initially, based off what we're seeing here in the markets, that we could see a three to five-cent increase, but it will be short-lived, as long as we don't have any other problems or any other bad news come across the pike. |
But if we find out that this Prudhoe Bay situation is going to go on for some period of time, I would expect that we could see another spike in gasoline prices. But really my fear is not so much for gasoline prices but what may happen with home heating bills this winter, because right now that's the concern I'm startin... | but if we find out, that this prudhoe bay. situation, is going to go on for some period. of time i would expect that we could see another spike in gasoline prices but really my fear is, not so much for gasoline prices but what may happen with home heating bills this winter because right now that's the concern i'm start... | But if we find out that this Prudhoe Bay situation is going to go on for some period of time I would expect that we could see another spike in gasoline; prices But really my fear is not so much for gasoline prices but what may happen with home heating bills, this; winter because right now that's the concern I'm startin... | but if we find out that this prudhoe bay situation is going to go on for some period of time, i would expect that we could see another spike in gasoline prices. but really my fear is not so much for gasoline prices but what may happen with home heating bills this winter, because right now that's the concern i'm startin... |
Right. We are talking about the oil situation with Phil Flynn. He's vice president and senior oil analyst at Alaron Trading in Chicago, Illinois, and you are listening to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News. | right we are talking about the oil situation with. phil flynn he's vice president and senior, oil analyst at alaron trading in chicago. illinois and you are. listening, to talk of the nation from npr | Right We are talking about the oil situation. with Phil Flynn He's vice president and senior oil analyst at, Alaron Trading in Chicago Illinois and you are listening to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR | right. we are talking about the oil situation with phil flynn. he's vice president and senior oil analyst at alaron trading in chicago, illinois, and you are listening to talk of the nation from npr news. |
So we learned today that it's going to be January before this pipeline in Alaska is reopened. Could it go beyond that? | so we learned today that it's going to be january before, this pipeline in alaska is reopened could it go beyond | So we learned today that it's going to be, January before this pipeline in Alaska is reopened Could it go beyond | so we learned today that it's going to be january before this pipeline in alaska is reopened. could it go beyond that? |
I think it could, but we're getting mixed signals out of the U.S. government, right now, as to how long this is going to be. It could be worse. I'm hopeful that it would be about that time period, but the bigger issue, I think, is why did this happen in the first place? And those are the questions that everybody seems ... | i think it could but we're getting mixed signals out of, the u.s government right now as to how long this is going to be it could be worse i'm hopeful that it would be about that time period but the bigger issue i think. is. why did this happen in the first place? and, those are the questions that everybody seems to be... | I think it could but we're getting mixed, signals, out of the U.S government right now as to how long this is going to be. It could be worse I'm hopeful that it would be about that time period but the bigger issue I think is why did this happen in the, first place? And those, are the questions that everybody seems to b... | i think it could, but we're getting mixed signals out of the u.s. government, right now, as to how long this is going to be. it could be worse. i'm hopeful that it would be about that time period, but the bigger issue, i think, is why did this happen in the first place? and those are the questions that everybody seems ... |
And why did British Petroleum allow this to happen, and at such a critical time? And it seems that there has been, you know, they have fallen down on the job when it comes to inspecting this pipe. And what bothers me is it really puts a black mark on the entire oil industry. Because at a time when there is a big push f... | and why did, british petroleum allow this to happen and at such a critical. time? and it seems that there has. been you; know they have fallen down on the job when it comes to inspecting this pipe and what bothers me is it really puts a black mark on the entire oil, industry because at a. time when there is a big push ... | And why did British Petroleum allow this to happen, and at such a critical; time? And it seems that there has been you. know they have fallen down, on the job. when it comes to inspecting this pipe And what bothers, me is it really, puts a black mark on the entire. oil. industry Because at a time when there is a big pu... | and why did british petroleum allow this to happen, and at such a critical time? and it seems that there has been, you know, they have fallen down on the job when it comes to inspecting this pipe. and what bothers me is it really puts a black mark on the entire oil industry. because at a time when there is a big push f... |
All right. Thanks so much for joining us today, Mr. Flynn. | all. right thanks. so much for joining us today mr | All right Thanks so much for joining us, today, Mr | all right. thanks so much for joining us today, mr. flynn. |
Thank you. | thank | Thank. | thank you. |
Phil Flynn is vice president and senior oil analyst at Alaron Trading in Chicago, and he joined us by phone from his office. | phil flynn is vice president and. senior oil analyst at alaron trading in chicago and he joined us by phone from his | Phil Flynn is vice president and senior oil analyst at Alaron Trading. in Chicago and. he joined us by phone from his | phil flynn is vice president and senior oil analyst at alaron trading in chicago, and he joined us by phone from his office. |
From NPR News, this is WEEKEND EDITION. I'm Liane Hansen. | from npr news this is weekend edition i'm liane | From NPR News this is WEEKEND. EDITION I'm. Liane | from npr news, this is weekend edition. i'm liane hansen. |
And these were some of the voices in the news this past week. | and these were some of the voices in the news this past | And these were some of the voices in the news this past | and these were some of the voices in the news this past week. |
Our approval of a host of closures and realignments, both major and minor, will enable the streamlining of all our military forces, active, National Guard and Reserve. | our; approval of a host of, closures and realignments both major and minor will enable the streamlining of all our military, forces active national guard and | Our approval of a. host of closures and, realignments both major and minor will enable the; streamlining of all our. military. forces. active National Guard and | our approval of a host of closures and realignments, both major and minor, will enable the streamlining of all our military forces, active, national guard and reserve. |
No matter what our politics are on--no matter what side of the fence we fall on about this war, we all have the same pain. We all have had the experience of our children coming home in flag-draped coffins. | no matter what our politics are on--no. matter what side, of the fence we fall on about this war we, all have the same pain we all have had, the experience of our children coming; home in flag-draped | No matter what, our politics are on--no. matter what side of, the fence we fall on, about, this war we all have the same pain We all have had the experience of our, children coming home in flag-draped | no matter what our politics are on--no matter what side of the fence we fall on about this war, we all have the same pain. we all have had the experience of our children coming home in flag-draped coffins. |
They have said time and time again that they want to finish the job over there in Iraq, but they need the men and women back home here to support them unconditionally. | they have said time and time again; that. they. want to finish the job over. there in iraq but, they need the men and women back home here to. support them | They have said time and. time again that they want, to finish the job over there in Iraq but they need the men and women. back home, here to support, them | they have said time and time again that they want to finish the job over there in iraq, but they need the men and women back home here to support them unconditionally. |
President GEORGE W. BUSH: So long as I'm the president we will stay, we will fight and we will win the war on terror. | president george w bush: so long as i'm the president we will stay we. will fight, and we will win the war on | President GEORGE. W, BUSH: So long as I'm the president we will stay we will fight and we will win the war on | president george w. bush: so long as i'm the president we will stay, we will fight and we will win the war on terror. |
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This is a very serious storm and we want people in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama to get prepared now, not wait till this storm makes landfall on Monday. | this is a very, serious storm and we want. people in louisiana mississippi and alabama to get, prepared now not wait till this storm makes landfall, on | This is a very serious storm and we want people. in Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama to get prepared now; not. wait till this storm, makes landfall on | this is a very serious storm and we want people in louisiana, mississippi and alabama to get prepared now, not wait till this storm makes landfall on monday. |
Now we want to spend a few minutes talking about Cuba's longtime leader, Fidel Castro. He died a little over a week ago at the age of 90. Earlier today, his ashes arrived in Santiago after a four-day journey across Cuba. A private funeral will be held tomorrow morning. Many of those remembering him this week have focus... | now, we want to spend. a few minutes, talking about cuba's longtime. leader fidel castro he died a little over a week ago at. the age of 90. earlier today his, ashes arrived in santiago after. a four-day journey across cuba a private funeral will be held. tomorrow morning many of those remembering him this week have, f... | Now we want. to spend. a few minutes talking about Cuba's longtime leader Fidel. Castro He died a; little over a week ago at the age of 90. Earlier today his ashes arrived in Santiago after a four-day journey across Cuba A private funeral will. be held tomorrow morning Many of those remembering him this week have focus... | now we want to spend a few minutes talking about cuba's longtime leader, fidel castro. he died a little over a week ago at the age of 90. earlier today, his ashes arrived in santiago after a four-day journey across cuba. a private funeral will be held tomorrow morning. many of those remembering him this week have focus... |
But others remember him as a champion for racial equality both in Cuba and abroad. We wanted to hear more about this, so we called Mark Sawyer. He's a professor of political science and African-American studies at UCLA and the author of "Racial Politics In Post-Revolutionary Cuba." Professor Sawyer, thanks so much for ... | but others remember him; as a. champion for racial equality both, in cuba and abroad we wanted, to hear more about this so we called mark sawyer he's a professor of political science and african-american studies at ucla and the author of "racial politics in post-revolutionary cuba" professor sawyer thanks so much for j... | But others remember him as a champion for racial equality both, in Cuba and abroad We wanted to hear more about this. so we called Mark Sawyer, He's a professor of political science and, African-American studies at UCLA and the author of "Racial Politics In Post-Revolutionary Cuba" Professor Sawyer thanks so much for j... | but others remember him as a champion for racial equality both in cuba and abroad. we wanted to hear more about this, so we called mark sawyer. he's a professor of political science and african-american studies at ucla and the author of "racial politics in post-revolutionary cuba." professor sawyer, thanks so much for ... |
Thank you for having me. | thank you for having, | Thank you, for, having | thank you for having me. |
And frankly, one of the reasons we wanted to speak with you is that we were tracking social media upon Castro's death and saw a lot of differing opinions that frankly seemed to break along racial lines. Why would that be? | and frankly one of, the reasons we wanted to speak with you. is that we were tracking. social media upon castro's. death, and saw a lot of differing opinions that frankly seemed to break along racial lines why would that | And frankly one, of the; reasons we wanted to speak with you is that we were tracking social media upon Castro's death and saw a lot of differing opinions that frankly seemed to break, along racial lines Why would that | and frankly, one of the reasons we wanted to speak with you is that we were tracking social media upon castro's death and saw a lot of differing opinions that frankly seemed to break along racial lines. why would that be? |
Well, because Castro has a long history with Afro-Cubans and African-Americans when he - the revolution first triumphed he stayed in Harlem and met with people like Malcolm X and has a history of fighting apartheid in South Africa and having elevated the Afro-Cuban population to be the healthiest longest living black p... | well because castro, has a long history with, afro-cubans and. african-americans when he - the revolution first triumphed he stayed in harlem and met with people like malcolm x and has a history of fighting apartheid in south africa and having elevated the, afro-cuban population to be the healthiest longest living blac... | Well because Castro has a long history with Afro-Cubans and African-Americans when he - the revolution, first triumphed he. stayed in Harlem and met with, people like Malcolm X and has a history of fighting apartheid in South Africa and having elevated the Afro-Cuban population to be the healthiest longest living black... | well, because castro has a long history with afro-cubans and african-americans when he - the revolution first triumphed he stayed in harlem and met with people like malcolm x and has a history of fighting apartheid in south africa and having elevated the afro-cuban population to be the healthiest longest living black p... |
Talk a little bit more about that, if you would. And even - and just about how black is Cuba? I mean, officially, as I understand it, people of African descent and - are only supposed to be about 35 percent of the population. But most people think that that's just not true, that the majority of the country is actually ... | talk a little bit more about that if you would and even - and, just about how black is, cuba? i, mean officially, as i understand it people. of african descent and - are only supposed to be about 35 percent of the population but most people think that that's just not true that the majority of the country is actually of... | Talk a little. bit, more about that. if you would And even - and just about how black. is Cuba? I mean officially. as I understand it people of African descent and - are. only supposed to be about 35 percent, of the population. But. most people think that, that's; just not true that the majority of the country is actua... | talk a little bit more about that, if you would. and even - and just about how black is cuba? i mean, officially, as i understand it, people of african descent and - are only supposed to be about 35 percent of the population. but most people think that that's just not true, that the majority of the country is actually ... |
Unfortunately, says listener, Diane Davidson(ph) of Portal, Arizona, that was not what he heard. Ms. Davidson continues, after conducting field research in Borneo for decades, I can tell you what Andrew Goldberg heard was an Argus pheasant and definitely not a gibbon. His guides clearly misled him. | unfortunately says listener diane davidson(ph) of portal arizona that was not what he heard ms davidson, continues after conducting field research in borneo for decades i can. tell you what andrew goldberg heard was an argus pheasant and definitely not a gibbon. his; guides clearly misled | Unfortunately says listener, Diane Davidson(ph) of Portal Arizona that was not what he heard Ms Davidson, continues after conducting field research in Borneo for decades, I can tell you what Andrew Goldberg heard was an Argus pheasant and definitely not a gibbon His guides clearly misled | unfortunately, says listener, diane davidson(ph) of portal, arizona, that was not what he heard. ms. davidson continues, after conducting field research in borneo for decades, i can tell you what andrew goldberg heard was an argus pheasant and definitely not a gibbon. his guides clearly misled him. |
This opera is set in the dark moments of the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution. It's from the opera "Andre Chenier" by Giordano. | this opera, is set in the dark moments of the reign. of terror in the; french revolution it's from the opera "andre chenier" by | This opera is set in the dark moments of the. Reign of Terror. in the French, Revolution. It's from the opera "Andre Chenier" by, | this opera is set in the dark moments of the reign of terror in the french revolution. it's from the opera "andre chenier" by giordano. |
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Amazing. That's an Aria from the opera "Andrea Chenier" that's sung by the tenor Jonas Kaufmann. | amazing that's an aria from the opera "andrea chenier" that's sung by the tenor jonas | Amazing That's an Aria from the. opera "Andrea Chenier" that's, sung by the tenor Jonas | amazing. that's an aria from the opera "andrea chenier" that's sung by the tenor jonas kaufmann. |
Tom, we have time unfortunately for just one more. Take us off the beaten path a little bit. | tom we have time unfortunately for, just one more take us off the beaten path a little | Tom we have time unfortunately for just one more Take us off the beaten. path a little | tom, we have time unfortunately for just one more. take us off the beaten path a little bit. |
All right, we can handle that. Can you say Mieczyslaw Karlowicz? | all right we can handle that can you say mieczyslaw | All right we can handle that, Can, you say Mieczyslaw | all right, we can handle that. can you say mieczyslaw karlowicz? |
I don't think we're allowed to say that on the radio. | i don't think we're allowed; to say that on the | I don't, think we're allowed to say that on. the | i don't think we're allowed to say that on the radio. |
Well, it's a tough name, but he's a great composer. | well, it's. a tough. name but he's a great | Well it's a tough name but he's a. great | well, it's a tough name, but he's a great composer. |
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Karlowicz was a polish composer. He was also an avid mountain climber. He died in 1909, when he was covered with an avalanche in his beloved Tatra Mountains. He was only 32. Karlowicz' music is rarely played outside of Poland, but thanks to a few adventurous CD labels willing to take a risk, he's making something of a ... | karlowicz was a. polish, composer he, was also, an avid mountain climber he died in 1909, when he was covered with an avalanche, in his beloved tatra, mountains he was only 32. karlowicz' music is rarely played outside of poland but, thanks to a few adventurous cd labels willing to take a risk he's making something of ... | Karlowicz; was a polish composer He was also an avid, mountain climber He died in 1909, when he was covered with an avalanche in his, beloved Tatra Mountains He was only 32. Karlowicz' music is rarely played. outside, of Poland but thanks to a, few adventurous CD labels willing, to take a risk he's making something of ... | karlowicz was a polish composer. he was also an avid mountain climber. he died in 1909, when he was covered with an avalanche in his beloved tatra mountains. he was only 32. karlowicz' music is rarely played outside of poland, but thanks to a few adventurous cd labels willing to take a risk, he's making something of a ... |
What is he known for? I mean, did he even have time to leave a legacy? | what is he known for? i mean did he even, have time to leave a | What is he known for? I mean did he even have time to leave a | what is he known for? i mean, did he even have time to leave a legacy? |
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