utterance stringlengths 2 2.34k | corrupted_uncased stringlengths 0 2.34k | corrupted_cased stringlengths 0 2.32k | utterance_uncased stringlengths 2 2.34k |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes. This week's challenge comes from listener Steve Baggish of Arlington, Massachusetts. Name an event at which food is served - eight letters. Inside this word is the name of a food in four letters. Remove these four letters, and the remaining four letters in order will name another food. What words are these? | yes this week's challenge comes from listener. steve. baggish of arlington massachusetts name an event. at which food is, served - eight letters inside this word is the name of a food in. four letters remove these four letters and the remaining four letters in order will name another food what, words. are | Yes This week's challenge comes from listener Steve Baggish of Arlington Massachusetts Name an event at which food is served - eight letters Inside this, word is the name of a food in four. letters Remove these four letters and the remaining four. letters in order will name another. food What words are. | yes. this week's challenge comes from listener steve baggish of arlington, massachusetts. name an event at which food is served - eight letters. inside this word is the name of a food in four letters. remove these four letters, and the remaining four letters in order will name another food. what words are these? |
So again, an event at which food is served - eight letters. Inside is the name of a food in four letters. Remove these four letters. Close up what remains. And those letters in order will name another food. What words are these? | so again an event at which food is, served - eight letters inside is the name of a food in four letters remove these four letters close up what remains and those. letters in order will name another food what words are | So again an event at which food. is served - eight letters Inside is the name of a food in four letters Remove these four letters Close up what remains; And those letters in order will name another, food, What words are | so again, an event at which food is served - eight letters. inside is the name of a food in four letters. remove these four letters. close up what remains. and those letters in order will name another food. what words are these? |
When you have the answer, go to our Web site, npr.org, and click on the Submit Your Answer link on the Sunday puzzle page. Only one entry per person, please. Our deadline this week is Thursday, 3 p.m., Eastern Time. Please include a phone number where we can reach you at about that time. We'll call you if you're the wi... | when you, have the answer go to our web site npr.org and click on the submit your answer link on the sunday puzzle page only one entry per person please our deadline this week is thursday 3 p.m., eastern time please include, a phone number where we can reach you at about that time we'll call you if you're the winner, a... | When; you have, the answer. go to our Web site npr.org and click on the Submit Your Answer, link on the Sunday puzzle page Only one entry per, person please Our deadline this week is, Thursday 3 p.m., Eastern Time Please include. a phone number where we can reach you at about that time We'll call. you if you're the win... | when you have the answer, go to our web site, npr.org, and click on the submit your answer link on the sunday puzzle page. only one entry per person, please. our deadline this week is thursday, 3 p.m., eastern time. please include a phone number where we can reach you at about that time. we'll call you if you're the wi... |
Will, thanks a lot. | will thanks a | Will thanks a | will, thanks a lot. |
Thanks, Liane. | thanks | Thanks | thanks, liane. |
Time now for the World Series. The teams are set. After seven arduous games with the New York Mets, the St. Louis Cardinals won the National League title Thursday night. They face the Detroit Tigers, who made quick work of the Oakland A's, beating them in four straight games last Saturday to become American League cham... | time now for the world series the teams are. set after seven arduous games with the new york mets the st louis cardinals won the national league title thursday night they face the detroit tigers who made. quick work, of the oakland a's beating them in, four straight games last saturday to become american league. champs... | Time now for the World Series The teams are set After seven arduous games with the New. York Mets the St Louis Cardinals won the National League title Thursday night They face the Detroit Tigers who made quick work of the Oakland A's. beating them in four straight games last Saturday to become American League. champs T... | time now for the world series. the teams are set. after seven arduous games with the new york mets, the st. louis cardinals won the national league title thursday night. they face the detroit tigers, who made quick work of the oakland a's, beating them in four straight games last saturday to become american league cham... |
Joining us now for the World Series preview is our sports commentator Ron Rapoport. | joining us. now for the world series preview is our sports commentator ron | Joining us now for the World Series preview is our. sports. commentator Ron | joining us now for the world series preview is our sports commentator ron rapoport. |
Hello, Ron. | hello | Hello | hello, ron. |
Hi, Andrea. | hi | Hi | hi, andrea. |
Ron, despite everything that I just said, I know almost nothing about what I'm talking about, so go gentle on me. I usually cover Capitol Hill. | ron despite everything. that i just said i know almost nothing about what i'm talking about so go gentle on me i usually cover capitol | Ron despite, everything that I just said I know almost nothing about what I'm talking about, so go gentle. on me I usually cover Capitol | ron, despite everything that i just said, i know almost nothing about what i'm talking about, so go gentle on me. i usually cover capitol hill. |
You don't need to understand baseball to understand the World Series. | you don't need to understand baseball to understand the world | You don't need; to understand baseball to understand the World | you don't need to understand baseball to understand the world series. |
That's true. | that's | That's | that's true. |
It's America. It's America. | it's america. it's | It's America. It's | it's america. it's america. |
The entire series between the Mets and the Cardinals, it came down to the ninth inning of the seventh game, tied 1-1. | the entire series between the mets and the cardinals it came down to the ninth inning of the seventh game tied | The entire series. between the Mets and the Cardinals it came down to the ninth inning of the seventh game tied. | the entire series between the mets and the cardinals, it came down to the ninth inning of the seventh game, tied 1-1. |
Oh, the poor Mets, Andrea. Bases loaded, bottom of the ninth, winning run on base, and Carlos Beltran stands there and takes a called third strike to end the season. Right now you can almost hear Mets fans walking around the city, muttering to themselves... | oh the poor mets andrea bases loaded bottom of, the ninth winning run on base and carlos beltran stands there and takes a called third strike to end the season right. now you can almost hear; mets fans walking around the city muttering to | Oh the poor Mets Andrea Bases loaded bottom, of the ninth winning run on base and Carlos Beltran stands. there and takes a called third strike to. end the season Right now you can almost hear Mets fans walking around. the city muttering; to | oh, the poor mets, andrea. bases loaded, bottom of the ninth, winning run on base, and carlos beltran stands there and takes a called third strike to end the season. right now you can almost hear mets fans walking around the city, muttering to themselves... |
Ooooh. | ooooh. | ||
(Soundbite of laughter) | (soundbite of | (Soundbite of | (soundbite of laughter) |
Thank you. | thank | Thank. | thank you. |
And David Brooks of The New York Times is here with us in studio. Hi there, David. | and david brooks. of the new york times is here; with us in studio hi there | And David Brooks, of The New York Times is here with us in studio Hi there | and david brooks of the new york times is here with us in studio. hi there, david. |
Hello. | hello. | ||
All right, so we just heard someone trying to grapple with the reality of the departures in the Republican Party. David, I want to start with you. What does it mean for the constituency of someone like a Will Hurd, right? Not only was he a minority lawmaker, he was a former intelligence officer. Did he ever have one at... | all right, so we just heard someone trying to grapple with the reality of the departures in the republican party david i want to start with, you what does it mean for the constituency of someone like a will hurd right? not only was he a minority lawmaker he was a. former intelligence officer did he, ever have one at al... | All right so we just heard someone trying to grapple with the reality of the departures in the Republican Party, David I want to start with; you What does it mean for the constituency of someone like a Will Hurd right? Not only was he a, minority lawmaker he was a former, intelligence, officer Did he ever have one at a... | all right, so we just heard someone trying to grapple with the reality of the departures in the republican party. david, i want to start with you. what does it mean for the constituency of someone like a will hurd, right? not only was he a minority lawmaker, he was a former intelligence officer. did he ever have one at... |
Yeah, well, in the Congress, there a lot of people like him that are keeping their head down. Some of them - and I've had conversations with many, many of them - and many people... | yeah well in the. congress there a lot of people like him that are keeping their head down some, of them - and i've. had conversations with many many of them - and many | Yeah, well in the Congress there. a lot of people like him that are keeping their head down Some of them - and I've had conversations with many many of them - and many | yeah, well, in the congress, there a lot of people like him that are keeping their head down. some of them - and i've had conversations with many, many of them - and many people... |
But where are their voters, right? I mean, if everyone's... | but where are their voters right? i mean if | But where are; their voters right? I mean if | but where are their voters, right? i mean, if everyone's... |
Right. | right. | ||
...Retiring, it's because they think they can't survive a primary. | ...retiring it's because they; think they can't survive a | ...Retiring it's because they, think. they, can't survive a | ...retiring, it's because they think they can't survive a primary. |
That's right. In the - in this partisan moment, they think they can't survive. And Trump is pushing racial buttons now on an almost hourly basis. And for somebody like Will Hurd, that's - it's hard to be a person of conscience and be part of that party. | that's right in the - in this partisan moment they think they; can't, survive and trump is pushing racial buttons now on an almost hourly basis and for somebody like will hurd that's - it's hard to be a person of conscience and be part of that, | That's right In the - in this partisan, moment they think they can't survive And Trump is pushing racial buttons now on an almost hourly basis And for somebody like Will Hurd that's - it's hard to be a person of conscience and be part of that | that's right. in the - in this partisan moment, they think they can't survive. and trump is pushing racial buttons now on an almost hourly basis. and for somebody like will hurd, that's - it's hard to be a person of conscience and be part of that party. |
And so right now, the voters are still with Trump, mostly because he's part of the team. But I have to think there are a lot of those voters who once it's not a team element and wants the Trump era ends, they'll be eager to say good bye to all this. | and so right now the voters are still with. trump mostly because he's part of the team but, i have to think there are a lot of those voters who once it's not a team element and wants the trump. era ends they'll be eager to say good bye to all | And. so. right. now the voters are, still with Trump mostly because. he's part, of the; team But I have to think there are a lot of those voters who once it's not a team element and wants the Trump era ends. they'll be eager to say, good bye. to all | and so right now, the voters are still with trump, mostly because he's part of the team. but i have to think there are a lot of those voters who once it's not a team element and wants the trump era ends, they'll be eager to say good bye to all this. |
E.J., there's so much conversation about how Democrats appeal to this person who might be dissatisfied with the president. Where's your head on this? | e.j., there's, so much conversation about how democrats appeal to. this person who might. be dissatisfied with the president where's your, head on | E.J., there's so, much conversation about how Democrats appeal to. this person who might be dissatisfied with the president Where's, your head on | e.j., there's so much conversation about how democrats appeal to this person who might be dissatisfied with the president. where's your head on this? |
Well, I think it's very important just to face up to the fact that the Republicans have become very nearly an all-white party. And Will Hurd's a real loss because he was a very well respected and liked Republican who really did cross these lines. But he looked at what's happened to the party even before Trump and said,... | well; i think it's very important just to, face up to the fact that the republicans, have become very nearly an all-white party and will hurd's a real loss because he was a very well respected and liked republican who really did cross these lines but he looked at. what's happened. to the, party even before trump and sa... | Well I think it's, very important just to face up to the fact that the Republicans have become very nearly an all-white party And Will Hurd's a real loss because he was a very well respected and liked Republican who really did cross these lines But he looked at what's, happened to the party even before Trump and said, ... | well, i think it's very important just to face up to the fact that the republicans have become very nearly an all-white party. and will hurd's a real loss because he was a very well respected and liked republican who really did cross these lines. but he looked at what's happened to the party even before trump and said,... |
But all that's been known, right? I mean, what does it mean going forward? Do Democrats look at that and say, hey, there's a constituency out there we can get? Or do they say look; we've got to be more progressive, more left, those guys got to figure out their stuff on their own? | but all that's been known right? i mean what does it mean going forward? do democrats look at that and say; hey there's a. constituency out there we can get? or do they say look we've got to be more progressive more left those guys got to figure; out their stuff on their | But all that's been known right? I mean what does it mean going forward? Do, Democrats look at that and say hey, there's a constituency out. there we. can get? Or do they say look we've got to be more progressive more left those guys got to figure out their stuff, on their | but all that's been known, right? i mean, what does it mean going forward? do democrats look at that and say, hey, there's a constituency out there we can get? or do they say look; we've got to be more progressive, more left, those guys got to figure out their stuff on their own? |
Well, no. I think the Democrats have been picking up people of color of all kinds in their party as they've left the Republican Party. And people of color are going to be very, very important in the coming Democratic primaries. | well no i think the democrats have been picking up people. of. color of all kinds in their party as they've left. the. republican party, and people; of. color are going to be very very important in the coming, democratic | Well, no I think the Democrats have been picking up people of color of all kinds in their party, as they've; left, the. Republican, Party And people of color are going to be, very very important in the coming Democratic | well, no. i think the democrats have been picking up people of color of all kinds in their party as they've left the republican party. and people of color are going to be very, very important in the coming democratic primaries. |
Or - this isn't happening in the Republican Party. I think the break point was when President George W. Bush tried, to his credit, and failed to get immigration reform in the middle of his second term. He thought the Republicans needed people of color, particularly Latinos. He did pretty - he did quite well among them. | or - this, isn't happening in the republican party. i think, the break point was when president george w bush tried to his credit and failed to get immigration reform in the middle of his, second term he thought the republicans needed people of, color particularly. latinos he did pretty - he did quite well among | Or - this isn't happening in the Republican Party I, think the break point was when President George W Bush tried to his. credit and failed to, get immigration reform in, the middle of his second term He thought the Republicans needed people of color particularly; Latinos He did pretty - he did quite well. among | or - this isn't happening in the republican party. i think the break point was when president george w. bush tried, to his credit, and failed to get immigration reform in the middle of his second term. he thought the republicans needed people of color, particularly latinos. he did pretty - he did quite well among them. |
When Republicans walked away from immigration reform, that was the beginning of what Donald Trump kind of completed by winning the Republican nomination in 2016. | when republicans walked away from immigration reform that was the beginning of what donald trump kind of completed by winning the republican nomination in | When Republicans walked away from immigration reform that was the beginning of what Donald Trump kind of, completed by winning the Republican nomination in | when republicans walked away from immigration reform, that was the beginning of what donald trump kind of completed by winning the republican nomination in 2016. |
I want to jump to another highlight of this week, and that came in the Democratic primary debates. | i want to jump to another highlight of this. week and that came, in. the democratic primary | I want to jump to another highlight. of this week and that came in the Democratic primary | i want to jump to another highlight of this week, and that came in the democratic primary debates. |
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) | (soundbite of archived | (SOUNDBITE OF, ARCHIVED | (soundbite of archived recording) |
Mr. Vice President, there's a saying in my community. You're dipping into the Kool-Aid, and you don't even know the flavor. You need to... | mr vice president there's a saying in my community you're dipping, into the kool-aid and you. don't even, know the flavor you need | Mr Vice President there's a saying in my community You're dipping into, the Kool-Aid and you don't, even know the flavor You need | mr. vice president, there's a saying in my community. you're dipping into the kool-aid, and you don't even know the flavor. you need to... |
All right, we're going to get into the flavor now. That was New Jersey Senator Cory Booker basically throwing some massive shade at the Vice President Joe Biden, who was fending off slings and arrows from all directions. | all right we're going to. get into. the flavor now that was new jersey senator cory, booker basically throwing some massive, shade at the vice president joe biden who was fending off slings and arrows from all | All right we're going to get into the flavor now That was New Jersey Senator. Cory Booker basically throwing some massive shade at the Vice President Joe Biden who was, fending off, slings and arrows from all | all right, we're going to get into the flavor now. that was new jersey senator cory booker basically throwing some massive shade at the vice president joe biden, who was fending off slings and arrows from all directions. |
E.J., I want to hear shortly from you kind of what your impressions were in terms of a standout moment in those two days. | e.j., i want to. hear shortly from you kind of what your impressions were in terms of a standout moment in those two | E.J., I want to hear shortly from you kind of what your impressions were in terms of a standout moment in those two | e.j., i want to hear shortly from you kind of what your impressions were in terms of a standout moment in those two days. |
Well, I think if you look at the debates together, the people who really advanced the most were Cory Booker, who had a very good debate because he not only went after Biden effectively, but he also sounded notes of unity. And Kamala Harris got really beaten up in this debate. And so I think he's going to - he has a rea... | well i think if you. look at the debates together the people who really advanced the most were cory, booker. who had a very good, debate because he not only went after biden effectively but he also sounded notes of unity and kamala harris got really beaten up in this debate and. so i think he's going to - he has a real... | Well I think. if you look at, the debates together the people who really advanced the most; were Cory Booker, who had, a very. good debate because he not only went after Biden effectively but he also sounded notes of unity And. Kamala Harris got really beaten up in this debate And, so I, think, he's. going to, - he. ha... | well, i think if you look at the debates together, the people who really advanced the most were cory booker, who had a very good debate because he not only went after biden effectively, but he also sounded notes of unity. and kamala harris got really beaten up in this debate. and so i think he's going to - he has a rea... |
On the whole, I don't think these debates were very helpful to Democrats. Yes, Democrats have to work out where they stand for. But I think some broader arguments they need - that need to be made about the dangers posed by Trump, the need to protect health care advances and all sorts of other things kind of got lost be... | on the whole i don't think these debates. were very helpful to democrats yes democrats have to work out where they stand for but i think some broader arguments they need - that need to be made about the dangers posed by trump the need. to, protect health care advances and all sorts of other things. kind of got, lost be... | On the whole I don't think these debates were very helpful, to Democrats Yes Democrats have to work out where they stand for But, I think some broader. arguments they need - that need to be made about the dangers posed by Trump the need to protect health care advances and all. sorts of, other things. kind of got lost b... | on the whole, i don't think these debates were very helpful to democrats. yes, democrats have to work out where they stand for. but i think some broader arguments they need - that need to be made about the dangers posed by trump, the need to protect health care advances and all sorts of other things kind of got lost be... |
I want to let David have... | i want to let. david | I want. to let David. | i want to let david have... |
...It wasn't ideal for the Democrats. | ...it wasn't ideal for the | ...It. wasn't ideal for the | ...it wasn't ideal for the democrats. |
...A chance here. David, here is your favorite candidate of the night. | ...a chance here david here is your favorite candidate of the | ...A chance here David here is your favorite candidate, of the | ...a chance here. david, here is your favorite candidate of the night. |
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) | (soundbite of archived | (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED | (soundbite of archived recording) |
If you think any of this wonkiness is going to deal with this dark psychic force of the collectivized hatred that this president is bringing up in this country, then I'm afraid that the Democrats are going to see some very dark days. | if you think any of this, wonkiness is. going to deal with this dark psychic force of the collectivized hatred that this president is bringing up in this country then i'm afraid that the democrats are going to see some very dark | If you think any of this wonkiness is going to deal with this dark psychic force; of the collectivized hatred that this president is bringing up in this country then I'm afraid that the Democrats are going to see some, very dark | if you think any of this wonkiness is going to deal with this dark psychic force of the collectivized hatred that this president is bringing up in this country, then i'm afraid that the democrats are going to see some very dark days. |
Spiritual leader and author Marianne Williamson, you - she was the most Googled candidate the morning after. It sounds like you were one of them. | spiritual, leader and author marianne williamson you - she. was the most googled candidate the morning after it sounds like you were. one of | Spiritual. leader and author, Marianne Williamson you - she was the most Googled, candidate the, morning after It sounds like you were one of | spiritual leader and author marianne williamson, you - she was the most googled candidate the morning after. it sounds like you were one of them. |
I was. And I don't - she does not have my vote, but she has my admiration for that comment. The Democrats have to figure out what this election about. To me, this election is about who we are as a country, what kind of values we want to raise our children in. Donald Trump is not a policy revolutionary. He's a cultural ... | i; was and i don't - she does not have my vote, but she has my admiration for that comment the democrats have to figure, out what this election, about to, me this election is. about, who we are as a country what kind of values we want to raise our children in donald trump is not a policy revolutionary he's a cultural r... | I was And I don't - she does not have my vote but she has my admiration for that comment The Democrats have to figure, out what this election about To me this election is about who we are as a country what kind, of values we want to raise our children in Donald Trump is. not a policy revolutionary He's a cultural revol... | i was. and i don't - she does not have my vote, but she has my admiration for that comment. the democrats have to figure out what this election about. to me, this election is about who we are as a country, what kind of values we want to raise our children in. donald trump is not a policy revolutionary. he's a cultural ... |
And so Democrats have to fight this on a cultural level, too, upholding certain values and saying we stand for these values, Donald Trump is the opposite. And for all the debates about whether we should have private health care insurance or not, you can't have a wonkish response to what is essentially a cultural onslau... | and so democrats have, to fight this on a cultural level too upholding certain values and, saying we stand for these values donald trump is the opposite and, for all the debates about whether we should have private health care insurance or not you can't have a wonkish response, to what is essentially a. cultural onslau... | And so Democrats have to fight, this on a, cultural level too upholding certain values and saying we stand for, these values Donald. Trump is the opposite And. for all the debates about whether we. should have private health care insurance or not you can't have a wonkish response, to what, is essentially a; cultural on... | and so democrats have to fight this on a cultural level, too, upholding certain values and saying we stand for these values, donald trump is the opposite. and for all the debates about whether we should have private health care insurance or not, you can't have a wonkish response to what is essentially a cultural onslau... |
E.J., can you respond to this? Because even Williamson said the next day that, you know, said she wasn't sure how she didn't until she saw the memes. I mean, she knows she's not necessarily been taking fully seriously. | e.j., can. you respond to this? because even williamson said the next day that you know said she wasn't sure how she didn't until, she saw the memes i mean she knows, she's not necessarily been taking fully, | E.J., can you, respond to this? Because even Williamson said the next, day that you know said she wasn't sure, how she didn't until she saw, the memes I mean. she knows she's not necessarily been taking fully | e.j., can you respond to this? because even williamson said the next day that, you know, said she wasn't sure how she didn't until she saw the memes. i mean, she knows she's not necessarily been taking fully seriously. |
Well, I half agree with David in the following sense, that I think they needed to be much clearer about why it was urgent to defeat Trump. And some of the reasons David listed are among those reasons. On the other hand, it is very important to move forward on the very issues Democrats talked about. On health care, the ... | well i half agree with david in, the following sense that; i think they needed to be much clearer about why, it was urgent to defeat trump and. some of; the. reasons, david listed are among those reasons on the other hand it is very important to. move forward on, the very issues democrats talked about on, health care t... | Well. I half. agree with David in the following sense that I think they needed to be much, clearer about why it was urgent to defeat Trump And some of the reasons; David listed are among those reasons On the other hand it is very important to move forward. on the. very issues Democrats talked about On health care the p... | well, i half agree with david in the following sense, that i think they needed to be much clearer about why it was urgent to defeat trump. and some of the reasons david listed are among those reasons. on the other hand, it is very important to move forward on the very issues democrats talked about. on health care, the ... |
And I think the most devastating comment came from David Axelrod, former - President Obama's senior adviser. The words preexisting conditions, which helped Democrats win the House when Democrats said Republicans want to take these protections away that were contained in Obamacare, those words were never spoken. So they... | and i, think the most devastating comment came from david axelrod. former - president; obama's senior adviser the words, preexisting, conditions which helped democrats win the house when, democrats said republicans want, to take these protections away that were contained in obamacare those words were never spoken so th... | And I think the most devastating comment came from David Axelrod former - President Obama's senior adviser. The words preexisting, conditions which, helped Democrats win the House when Democrats said Republicans, want to take these. protections away. that were, contained in Obamacare those words were never spoken So th... | and i think the most devastating comment came from david axelrod, former - president obama's senior adviser. the words preexisting conditions, which helped democrats win the house when democrats said republicans want to take these protections away that were contained in obamacare, those words were never spoken. so they... |
That's E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Georgetown's McCourt School. | that's e.j dionne of the washington post and georgetown's mccourt | That's, E.J Dionne of The Washington Post and Georgetown's McCourt | that's e.j. dionne of the washington post and georgetown's mccourt school. |
Thank you. | thank | Thank | thank you. |
Very good to be with you. | very good to be, with | Very good to be with | very good to be with you. |
And David Brooks of The New York Times, author of "The Second Mountain." | and david brooks of the new york; times author of, "the second | And David Brooks of The New York Times author of "The Second | and david brooks of the new york times, author of "the second mountain." |
David, thank you. | david thank | David thank | david, thank you. |
Thank you. | thank | Thank, | thank you. |
(SOUNDBITE OF PETIT BISCUIT'S "YOU") | (soundbite of petit biscuit's | (SOUNDBITE OF PETIT BISCUIT'S | (soundbite of petit biscuit's "you") |
And now we're going to move on to our broader Africa update. We'll look at upcoming elections on the Comoros Islands why South Africa says Chinese residents can now call themselves black. For more we've got Cassandra Waldon. She's chief of external communications at the United Nations Development Program. Hey Cassandra... | and now we're going to move on to, our broader africa update we'll look at upcoming elections on the. comoros islands why south africa says chinese residents. can; now call themselves black for, more we've got cassandra waldon she's, chief of external communications at the united nations development program hey | And now we're going to move on to our broader Africa update, We'll look at upcoming elections on the Comoros Islands why South Africa says Chinese residents can now call themselves black; For more we've got Cassandra Waldon She's chief of external communications at the United Nations Development Program Hey | and now we're going to move on to our broader africa update. we'll look at upcoming elections on the comoros islands why south africa says chinese residents can now call themselves black. for more we've got cassandra waldon. she's chief of external communications at the united nations development program. hey cassandra... |
Hi Farai, great to be with you. | hi, farai great to be with | Hi, Farai great to be. with | hi farai, great to be with you. |
Always great to have you on. And let's actually start with another issue, which is the global food crisis. Africa's second most populous country, Ethiopia, is asking for emergency food aid. The government says more than four and a half million people are in desperate need of help because of a drought which struck most ... | always great to have you on and. let's actually; start with another issue which, is the global food crisis; africa's second most. populous country ethiopia is asking for emergency food aid the government says more than. four and a half million people are in. desperate need of help; because of a drought, which struck mo... | Always great to have you on And let's actually start with another issue, which is the global food crisis Africa's second. most populous country Ethiopia is asking for emergency food; aid The. government says more than four and a half. million people are in desperate need of help because of a drought. which struck most ... | always great to have you on. and let's actually start with another issue, which is the global food crisis. africa's second most populous country, ethiopia, is asking for emergency food aid. the government says more than four and a half million people are in desperate need of help because of a drought which struck most ... |
Well I think this one is being exacerbated by the crisis of higher food prices that we've seen across the globe. We see in Ethiopia that you have children, as many as 75,000 kids, who are already acutely malnourished, now finding themselves deteriorating even further because of the drought and the lack of food that is ... | well i think this one is being exacerbated by the crisis of higher food prices that, we've seen across the globe we see in ethiopia that you, have children as, many as 75,000 kids who are already. acutely malnourished now finding themselves. deteriorating even further because, of the, drought and the lack of food that.... | Well I think this one, is being exacerbated by the crisis of higher food prices that we've seen across the globe We see in Ethiopia that, you have children as many as 75,000 kids who are already acutely malnourished now finding themselves deteriorating. even; further because of the drought and the lack, of food that is... | well i think this one is being exacerbated by the crisis of higher food prices that we've seen across the globe. we see in ethiopia that you have children, as many as 75,000 kids, who are already acutely malnourished, now finding themselves deteriorating even further because of the drought and the lack of food that is ... |
So, when you look at Ethiopia, it is not the only nation which is dealing with the food crisis issue. Put it in context for us what Ethiopia is dealing with compared to some of the other African nations. | so when you look at ethiopia it is not the only nation; which is dealing with the food crisis issue put it in context for us. what. ethiopia is dealing with compared to some of the other african | So when you look at Ethiopia it. is not the only, nation which is dealing, with the food crisis, issue Put it; in context for us what Ethiopia is dealing with. compared to some; of the other African | so, when you look at ethiopia, it is not the only nation which is dealing with the food crisis issue. put it in context for us what ethiopia is dealing with compared to some of the other african nations. |
Absolutely. Well, if your listening audience can think about the things that we face on a daily basis, maybe we choose not to go out to a restaurant because prices are going too high, we change what we buy at the grocery store. But here we are talking about people's survival. The fact that people are having to make har... | absolutely well if your listening audience can, think about the things that we face on a daily basis maybe we choose not to go out to. a restaurant because prices are going too, high we change what we buy at the grocery store but here we are talking about people's survival the fact that people are, having to make hard ... | Absolutely Well if your listening audience can think about. the things that we face on a daily basis maybe we choose not to go out to a restaurant because prices are going too high we, change what we buy at the grocery, store. But here we are talking about people's survival The fact that people are having to, make, har... | absolutely. well, if your listening audience can think about the things that we face on a daily basis, maybe we choose not to go out to a restaurant because prices are going too high, we change what we buy at the grocery store. but here we are talking about people's survival. the fact that people are having to make har... |
So give me a couple of more nations that are really dealing with this issue and then also what's the response from the international community? | so give me a couple of more nations that are really dealing, with this issue and then also what's the response from the international | So give me a couple of, more nations that are really dealing with this issue and then also, what's the response from the international. | so give me a couple of more nations that are really dealing with this issue and then also what's the response from the international community? |
Absolutely. Well, one of the countries that I know you follow very closely, Zimbabwe, which is on the radar screen of a lot of the media these days because of the electoral situation there. We know that about a third of Zimbabwe's population is currently being assisted in terms of food aid, because they just don't have... | absolutely. well one of the countries that i know you follow very closely zimbabwe which is on the radar screen of a lot of the media these. days because of the electoral; situation there we know that about a third of zimbabwe's population is. currently being assisted in terms of food aid because they just don't have a... | Absolutely Well one of the. countries that I know you. follow very closely Zimbabwe which is, on the radar screen of a lot of the media these days because of the electoral situation there We know that; about a third, of Zimbabwe's population is currently being assisted in terms, of food aid because they just don't have... | absolutely. well, one of the countries that i know you follow very closely, zimbabwe, which is on the radar screen of a lot of the media these days because of the electoral situation there. we know that about a third of zimbabwe's population is currently being assisted in terms of food aid, because they just don't have... |
So we know that agriculture in Africa is something that the international community, African governments need to invest in quite a bit more. We know that despite the fact that Africa does have a number of challenges that it's facing in the agricultural sector, if we invest in agriculture and begin to encourage and help... | so we, know that agriculture in africa is something that the international community african governments need to invest in quite a bit, more. we know that despite. the fact that africa does have a, number of. challenges, that it's facing in. the agricultural sector if we invest in agriculture and begin to encourage and... | So we know that agriculture in Africa is something that, the international community African governments need to invest in quite a bit more. We know that despite the fact. that Africa does have a number, of challenges that it's. facing in the agricultural sector if we invest in agriculture and begin to encourage, and h... | so we know that agriculture in africa is something that the international community, african governments need to invest in quite a bit more. we know that despite the fact that africa does have a number of challenges that it's facing in the agricultural sector, if we invest in agriculture and begin to encourage and help... |
I want to move to another part of the continent, one that I personally know very little about, the Comoros Islands. Tell us where it is, and then, you know, a little bit about some upcoming elections there. | i want to move to another part of the, continent. one that i personally know very little about the comoros islands tell us where it is and then you. know a. little bit about some, upcoming, elections | I want, to move to another part, of the, continent one that I personally know very little about the Comoros Islands Tell us, where it is and then you know a little bit about some, upcoming elections | i want to move to another part of the continent, one that i personally know very little about, the comoros islands. tell us where it is, and then, you know, a little bit about some upcoming elections there. |
Absolutely. Well, the Comoros story is one that I love. It's one of the most interesting stories I think coming out of the continent this month, because it's an off the beaten path country made up of three islands. And here we're talking about the island of Anjouan, which is where these elections will take place on the... | absolutely well the comoros story is one that i love it's one of the most interesting stories i think coming out of the continent this month because it's an off the beaten, path country made up of three islands and here we're talking about the island of anjouan which is where these elections will take place on the 29th... | Absolutely Well the Comoros story. is one that I love It's one of the most interesting stories I think coming out of the continent this month because it's an off. the beaten path country made up of three islands And here we're talking about the island of Anjouan which is where these elections, will. take place on the, ... | absolutely. well, the comoros story is one that i love. it's one of the most interesting stories i think coming out of the continent this month, because it's an off the beaten path country made up of three islands. and here we're talking about the island of anjouan, which is where these elections will take place on the... |
Swing the bat! But all hail the Cardinals, Andrea, honestly. Yadier Molina's homerun in the ninth, top of the ninth, to break open just an excruciatingly tense game, that's the stuff that dreams are made of. That's the stuff that puts teams in the World Series. | swing the bat! but all hail the cardinals andrea honestly yadier molina's homerun in the ninth top of the ninth to break open just an, excruciatingly; tense game that's the stuff that dreams are made of, that's the stuff that puts teams in the world, | Swing the bat! But all hail the, Cardinals Andrea honestly Yadier Molina's homerun in the ninth top of the ninth to break open just an excruciatingly, tense. game that's the stuff that dreams are made of That's. the stuff. that puts teams in the World | swing the bat! but all hail the cardinals, andrea, honestly. yadier molina's homerun in the ninth, top of the ninth, to break open just an excruciatingly tense game, that's the stuff that dreams are made of. that's the stuff that puts teams in the world series. |
Will the World Series all come down to the pitching? | will the world. series all come down to the | Will the, World Series, all come down to the | will the world series all come down to the pitching? |
What does this moment mean to you - 800-989-8255, email us, talk@npr.org. And there's also a conversation underway on our Web site and that's at npr.org, click on TALK OF THE NATION. Throughout this hour we're also going to listen to substantial excerpts from the memorial service. Here's Smokey Robinson, opening with a... | what does this moment mean to you - 800-989-8255, email us talk@npr.org, and there's also a conversation underway on our, web site and that's at npr.org click. on talk of the nation throughout this hour we're also going to listen to substantial excerpts from the memorial service here's, smokey robinson opening with an ... | What does this moment mean to you, - 800-989-8255, email us talk@npr.org And there's also a conversation underway on, our Web site and that's at npr.org click on TALK OF THE NATION Throughout this hour we're also going to listen, to substantial excerpts from the memorial service Here's Smokey Robinson opening with an i... | what does this moment mean to you - 800-989-8255, email us, talk@npr.org. and there's also a conversation underway on our web site and that's at npr.org, click on talk of the nation. throughout this hour we're also going to listen to substantial excerpts from the memorial service. here's smokey robinson, opening with a... |
Michael was a personal love of mine, a treasured part of my world, part of the fabric of my life in a way that I can't seem to find words to express. Michael wanted me to be there for his children, and I will be there if they ever need me. I hope today brings closure for all of those who loved him. Thank you, Katherine... | michael was a personal love of mine a treasured part of my world part of the fabric of my life in a way that i. can't seem to find words, to express michael wanted me to be there for his children and, i; will be there if they ever need me i hope today brings closure for all of those who loved him, thank you katherine a... | Michael was; a personal love of mine a treasured part of, my world part of the, fabric of my life in a way that I can't seem to find words to. express Michael wanted me to be there for his, children and I will be there if they ever need me, I hope today brings closure for all of those who loved him Thank. you. Katherin... | michael was a personal love of mine, a treasured part of my world, part of the fabric of my life in a way that i can't seem to find words to express. michael wanted me to be there for his children, and i will be there if they ever need me. i hope today brings closure for all of those who loved him. thank you, katherine... |
(Soundbite of applause) | (soundbite of | (Soundbite of | (soundbite of applause) |
Dear Jackson family, it is with great sadness that we learned of the untimely death of Michael Jackson. Michael became close to us after he started visiting and performing in South Africa regularly. We grew fond of him and he became a close member of our family. We had great admiration for his talent and that he was ab... | dear jackson family it is with great sadness that. we, learned of the untimely death of michael jackson michael became close to, us after he started visiting and performing in south africa regularly we grew fond of, him and he became a close. member of our family we had. great admiration for his talent. and that he was... | Dear Jackson family it is with great sadness that we learned of the untimely death of Michael Jackson Michael became close to us after he started. visiting and performing in South Africa regularly We grew fond of him and he became a close member of our family We had great admiration for his talent and that he was able ... | dear jackson family, it is with great sadness that we learned of the untimely death of michael jackson. michael became close to us after he started visiting and performing in south africa regularly. we grew fond of him and he became a close member of our family. we had great admiration for his talent and that he was ab... |
(Soundbite of applause) | (soundbite. of | (Soundbite of | (soundbite of applause) |
(Soundbite of song, "Soon and Very Soon") | (soundbite of song "soon and very | (Soundbite of song "Soon and Very | (soundbite of song, "soon and very soon") |
(Singing) Soon and very soon, we are going to see the king. Soon and very soon, we are going to see the king. Soon and very soon, we are going to see the king. Hallelujah, hallelujah, we're going to see the king. No more cryin' there. We are going to see the king. No more cryin' there. We are going to see the king. No ... | (singing) soon and very; soon we are going to see the, king soon, and very soon we are going to see the king soon and very soon we are going, to see the king hallelujah hallelujah we're going to see the king no more cryin' there we are going to see the king no more cryin' there we are going to see, the. king no more cr... | (Singing) Soon and very soon we are going. to see the king Soon and. very soon we are going to see, the king Soon and very soon; we are going to see the king Hallelujah hallelujah we're going to see the king No more cryin' there We are going to see the king No more cryin' there We are going to see the king No more cryi... | (singing) soon and very soon, we are going to see the king. soon and very soon, we are going to see the king. soon and very soon, we are going to see the king. hallelujah, hallelujah, we're going to see the king. no more cryin' there. we are going to see the king. no more cryin' there. we are going to see the king. no ... |
As the choir performed, a shaft of light fell upon the gold coffin of Michael Jackson, in front of the stage at the Staples Center, in the shape of a cross. We also apologize, the speaker at the beginning there was the Reverend Lucius Smith. Mark Anthony Neal teaches African and African-American studies at Duke Univers... | as the choir performed a shaft of light fell upon the gold coffin of michael jackson in front of the stage at the staples center in the shape of a cross we also apologize the speaker. at the beginning there was the. reverend lucius smith mark anthony neal teaches african and african-american studies at duke university ... | As the choir performed a shaft of light fell upon the gold coffin of Michael Jackson in front of the stage at the Staples Center in the shape of a cross We, also. apologize the speaker. at, the beginning there was the Reverend Lucius. Smith Mark Anthony Neal teaches African and African-American studies at Duke Universi... | as the choir performed, a shaft of light fell upon the gold coffin of michael jackson, in front of the stage at the staples center, in the shape of a cross. we also apologize, the speaker at the beginning there was the reverend lucius smith. mark anthony neal teaches african and african-american studies at duke univers... |
Good afternoon, Neal. | good afternoon | Good afternoon | good afternoon, neal. |
And this an amazing event we're witnessing today. | and this an amazing event we're witnessing | And this an amazing, event we're witnessing | and this an amazing event we're witnessing today. |
It is. There is a sense of release. There is obviously a sense of mourning but also a real sense of celebration as if, you know, all these folks are marking a particular moment in their lives and a particular, you know, moment, you know, not just in American history but I think in global history. | it, is there is a sense of release there is obviously a sense of mourning but also a real sense of celebration as if you know all these folks are. marking a particular moment in their lives and a particular you, know moment you know not just in american history but i think in. global | It is There is a sense of release There is obviously a sense of mourning but also a real sense of celebration, as if you know all these folks are marking a particular, moment in their. lives and a particular you know moment you know not just in American history but I think, in global | it is. there is a sense of release. there is obviously a sense of mourning but also a real sense of celebration as if, you know, all these folks are marking a particular moment in their lives and a particular, you know, moment, you know, not just in american history but i think in global history. |
What about him - what about his music warrants this kind of attention? | what about him. - what about his, music warrants this kind of | What about him - what about his music warrants this kind of | what about him - what about his music warrants this kind of attention? |
I think his music is just part of it. His music is the reason that, you know, this community, this beloved community of Michael, as I like to refer to it, came together in the first place. When you think about very early in Michael Jackson's career, with his brothers in Jackson 5 - I mean, part of what was significant ... | i think his music is just part of it his music is the reason. that you know this community this beloved community of michael as i like to refer to it came together in the first place when you think about very. early in michael jackson's career with his brothers in jackson 5 - i mean part of what was significant about t... | I, think. his music is just part of it His music is the reason that you know this community this beloved community. of Michael. as I like to refer to it came together in the first place When, you think about very early in Michael Jackson's career with his brothers in Jackson 5 - I mean part. of what was significant abo... | i think his music is just part of it. his music is the reason that, you know, this community, this beloved community of michael, as i like to refer to it, came together in the first place. when you think about very early in michael jackson's career, with his brothers in jackson 5 - i mean, part of what was significant ... |
No artist before Michael Jackson, and no artist after Michael Jackson, can ever claim the kind of diversity of audience and fan base that he had at his peak. And I think what you see now in terms of this real outpouring of remembrance for Michael Jackson is kind of a reflection on what he meant for them in that particu... | no artist before michael jackson and no, artist after michael jackson can ever claim. the kind of diversity of audience and fan base that he had at his peak and i think what you see, now in terms of this real outpouring. of remembrance for michael jackson is kind of a reflection on what; he meant for them in that parti... | No artist; before Michael Jackson, and no artist after Michael Jackson can ever claim the kind, of diversity of audience and fan base that he had at his peak And I think what you see now in terms of this real outpouring of, remembrance for Michael Jackson is kind of a reflection. on what. he, meant for them in that par... | no artist before michael jackson, and no artist after michael jackson, can ever claim the kind of diversity of audience and fan base that he had at his peak. and i think what you see now in terms of this real outpouring of remembrance for michael jackson is kind of a reflection on what he meant for them in that particu... |
Yet, there is at least some element of selective memory here. There are parts of Michael Jackson's life that people are overlooking here today. | yet, there, is at least some element of selective memory here there are parts of michael jackson's life that people are overlooking here | Yet. there is at least some element. of selective memory here There are parts, of Michael Jackson's life that people are overlooking here | yet, there is at least some element of selective memory here. there are parts of michael jackson's life that people are overlooking here today. |
I think there is no question about that. I think there are many folks who want to pay tribute to the man, to be respectful to his family. And Michael Jackson was a very real, complicated figure, and will remain a complicated text, if you will, you know, for years to come. Even among some of the folks who spoke today at... | i think there is no question about that i think there are many folks who want to pay tribute to. the man to be respectful to his family and michael. jackson was a; very real complicated figure and will, remain a complicated text if you will you know for years to come even among some of, the folks who spoke today at the... | I think there is, no, question about that I think there are many folks who want to. pay tribute to the. man to be respectful to his family And. Michael Jackson was a very real complicated figure and will remain a complicated text if you will, you know for years to come Even. among some; of the folks who spoke today at ... | i think there is no question about that. i think there are many folks who want to pay tribute to the man, to be respectful to his family. and michael jackson was a very real, complicated figure, and will remain a complicated text, if you will, you know, for years to come. even among some of the folks who spoke today at... |
Let's get Barry on the line. Barry is calling us from Arlington, Minnesota. | let's get barry on the line barry is calling us from arlington, | Let's get Barry. on the line Barry is calling us from Arlington | let's get barry on the line. barry is calling us from arlington, minnesota. |
Hi. | hi. | ||
Go ahead, please. | go ahead | Go ahead | go ahead, please. |
Well, I just wanted to comment that, you know, I don't forget the fact that he had allegations of child abuse, and I think that it's kind of sad that he really didn't live long enough to really put that to rest or to answer to it. But my big memory is that from when I was a kid, I think that was one of my first experie... | well i just wanted to comment that you, know i don't forget the fact. that he had allegations of child abuse, and i think that it's kind of sad that he really didn't live long enough, to really put. that to rest or to, answer to it but my big. memory is that. from when i. was a kid i think that was one, of my first, ex... | Well I just wanted to comment that you know I don't forget the fact that, he had allegations of; child abuse and I think that it's kind of sad that he really, didn't live long enough to really put, that to rest or to answer, to it But my big memory. is that from when I was a kid I; think that was one of my first experi... | well, i just wanted to comment that, you know, i don't forget the fact that he had allegations of child abuse, and i think that it's kind of sad that he really didn't live long enough to really put that to rest or to answer to it. but my big memory is that from when i was a kid, i think that was one of my first experie... |
I don't think it was all that close. | i don't think it was all that; | I don't think it was all. that | i don't think it was all that close. |
(Soundbite of laughter) | (soundbite of | (Soundbite, of | (soundbite of laughter) |
Well, you know, there was a lot of promotion by the networks for the Osmonds' show. | well you know there was a. lot of promotion by the, networks for the | Well you, know. there was a, lot of promotion by the networks for the | well, you know, there was a lot of promotion by the networks for the osmonds' show. |
Oh, absolutely. And I think part of it clearly was, this was music that was very smartly packaged. He and Quincy Jones, his primary producer in those days, were very conscious that they had access, you know, to an archive of American music forms and created a pop sound - you know, what I like to refer to as black pop, ... | oh absolutely and i think part of it clearly was. this was music that was very smartly packaged he and quincy jones his primary producer in those days were very, conscious. that they had access you know to an archive of american music forms and. created a pop; sound - you know what i like to refer to as black pop but r... | Oh absolutely And I think part of it clearly was this was music; that was very smartly packaged He and Quincy Jones his primary producer in, those days, were very conscious that they had access you know to an archive of American music forms and. created a pop sound - you know what I like to. refer to as black pop but r... | oh, absolutely. and i think part of it clearly was, this was music that was very smartly packaged. he and quincy jones, his primary producer in those days, were very conscious that they had access, you know, to an archive of american music forms and created a pop sound - you know, what i like to refer to as black pop, ... |
Let's go now live to the Staples Center. Smokey Robinson is telling stories about Michael Jackson. | let's go now live to the staples center smokey robinson is telling stories about michael | Let's go now. live to the Staples Center Smokey Robinson is telling, stories. about Michael | let's go now live to the staples center. smokey robinson is telling stories about michael jackson. |
…come up to me and say hey, you're singing Michael Jackson's song, huh? | …come up to me and, say hey you're singing michael jackson's; song | …come up to me and say hey you're singing Michael Jackson's song | …come up to me and say hey, you're singing michael jackson's song, huh? |
(Soundbite of laughter) | (soundbite of | (Soundbite of | (soundbite of laughter) |
But he will live on forever. I am a firm believer in blessings, and I have had so many, many blessings in my life. One of my greatest blessings was I got a chance to know the Jackson family, and to know Michael and to see him. | but he will live. on forever i am a firm believer in blessings and i have. had. so many many blessings in my life. one of my greatest blessings was i got a chance. to know the jackson family and. to know michael and to see | But he will live on forever I. am a firm believer in blessings and I have had so many many blessings in my life One of my greatest blessings was I. got a chance to know the Jackson family and to know Michael and to see | but he will live on forever. i am a firm believer in blessings, and i have had so many, many blessings in my life. one of my greatest blessings was i got a chance to know the jackson family, and to know michael and to see him. |
I'm glad I live in an era when I got a chance to see what everybody's been coming up here saying, the greatest entertainer (missing audio) that I live in this era. | i'm glad, i live in an era when i, got a chance to see what. everybody's been coming up here saying the greatest entertainer (missing audio) that i live in this | I'm glad, I live in an era when I got a, chance to see what everybody's been coming up here saying the greatest entertainer (missing audio) that I live in this | i'm glad i live in an era when i got a chance to see what everybody's been coming up here saying, the greatest entertainer (missing audio) that i live in this era. |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.