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J. PIERCE: For me, I - when I joined the Army, I was very immature and I thought the being a man was just about you know being able to grow a full beard and having a deep voice. But similar to what my father said, you just to take an unpolished look at yourself and you know exactly how you are as a person, and what you... | j pierce: for me i - when i joined the army i was very. immature and i thought; the being a man was just; about you know being able to grow a full beard and, having a deep voice but similar to what. my father. said you just to take an. unpolished; look at yourself and you know exactly how you are as a person and what y... | J PIERCE: For. me I - when I joined the Army I, was very immature and I thought the being a man was just about you know being able to grow. a full beard and, having a deep voice But similar to what my father, said you just to take an, unpolished look at yourself and you know exactly how you are as a person and what you... | j. pierce: for me, i - when i joined the army, i was very immature and i thought the being a man was just about you know being able to grow a full beard and having a deep voice. but similar to what my father said, you just to take an unpolished look at yourself and you know exactly how you are as a person, and what you... |
What about military service in combat still connects to a male tradition to you? And maybe Mark, I can start with you because you also have a daughter, right? | what about military service in combat still. connects to a male tradition to you? and maybe mark, i can start with you, because, you also have a, daughter | What, about military, service. in combat still connects to a male tradition to you? And maybe, Mark I, can start with you because you also have a daughter | what about military service in combat still connects to a male tradition to you? and maybe mark, i can start with you because you also have a daughter, right? |
M. PIERCE: Yes, and because of our family tradition, I always said the boys - you can go into the military if you want. I told my daughter I didn't want her to because I'm 62 and I grew up in the era when women stayed home and raised kids. And you know, we are all subject to the paradigms we learned when we were raised... | m, pierce: yes and because of our family tradition i always said. the boys - you can go into the, military if you want i told my, daughter i didn't want her to because i'm 62 and i grew up in the era when women stayed home and raised kids and you know we are all subject to the paradigms we. learned when we were raised ... | M PIERCE: Yes and because of our family tradition I always said the boys - you can go into the military if you want I told my daughter I didn't want her to because I'm 62 and I grew. up in the era when women stayed home and raised kids And you. know we. are all subject to the paradigms we learned when we were raised gr... | m. pierce: yes, and because of our family tradition, i always said the boys - you can go into the military if you want. i told my daughter i didn't want her to because i'm 62 and i grew up in the era when women stayed home and raised kids. and you know, we are all subject to the paradigms we learned when we were raised... |
Jeremy for you thinking about, as Mark called the paradigm, you were raised in, is your thinking different on this? | jeremy for you thinking about as mark called the paradigm you were raised. in is your thinking different on | Jeremy for you thinking about as Mark called the, paradigm you were raised in is your thinking different on | jeremy for you thinking about, as mark called the paradigm, you were raised in, is your thinking different on this? |
J. PIERCE: So actually my wife is in the Army, she just hasn't deployed yet and I'm hoping that she doesn't. But I feel like military service isn't tied to any sort of machismo or masculinity per se - it's just throughout the media it's twisted towards that - where whenever you see anybody in the military, they're usua... | j pierce: so actually my wife is in the army she just, hasn't deployed yet and i'm hoping that she doesn't. but; i feel like military service isn't tied to any. sort of machismo or masculinity per se - it's just throughout the media it's twisted towards that - where whenever you see anybody in the military they're usua... | J PIERCE: So actually my wife. is in the Army she just hasn't deployed yet and I'm hoping that she doesn't But I feel like military service isn't tied to any sort of, machismo; or masculinity per se; - it's just throughout the media it's twisted towards that - where whenever you see anybody, in the, military they're us... | j. pierce: so actually my wife is in the army, she just hasn't deployed yet and i'm hoping that she doesn't. but i feel like military service isn't tied to any sort of machismo or masculinity per se - it's just throughout the media it's twisted towards that - where whenever you see anybody in the military, they're usua... |
A but it does feel a little different to have a spouse in the military with the potential for them to deploy and also have a kid, right? I mean, this seems like this experience would be very different than maybe what your dad went through. | a but it does feel a little different to have a spouse in the military with the potential for them to deploy and also have a kid right? i mean, this, seems like this experience would be very different than maybe what your dad went | A. but it does feel, a little different to have a; spouse in the military with the potential for them to deploy and also have a kid right? I. mean this seems like this. experience would be, very different than maybe what. your dad went | a but it does feel a little different to have a spouse in the military with the potential for them to deploy and also have a kid, right? i mean, this seems like this experience would be very different than maybe what your dad went through. |
J. PIERCE: Yes, it was actually good to have my wife, who is in the service, because I could open up and talk to her more than some of my peers. With them they can kind of fool their wives and be a like, oh that faint mortar fire in the background - that's nothing - that's a training exercise. | j pierce: yes. it was, actually good to have my wife who is in the service because i could open up and. talk to her more than some of. my peers with, them they can kind, of fool their wives and be a like oh that faint mortar fire in the background - that's nothing - that's a, training | J PIERCE: Yes, it was. actually good to have my, wife who is in the service because I. could open up and talk to her more than some of, my peers With them they; can kind of fool their wives and be a like oh that faint mortar, fire in the background. - that's nothing - that's a training | j. pierce: yes, it was actually good to have my wife, who is in the service, because i could open up and talk to her more than some of my peers. with them they can kind of fool their wives and be a like, oh that faint mortar fire in the background - that's nothing - that's a training exercise. |
Mark - listening to that experience, what are you thinking? Does it feel foreign? | mark - listening to that experience what are you thinking? does it feel | Mark. - listening to that experience what, are you. thinking? Does it feel | mark - listening to that experience, what are you thinking? does it feel foreign? |
M. PIERCE: Well, for me the hardest thing was my poor wife. You know, we've been married almost 30 years now and so she's been on board. I - by the way I - I'm very proud of my daughter-in-law. You know, she outranks me. I gave her her first salute when she was commissioned, which I thought was terrific. Anyway, my wif... | m pierce: well. for me the hardest thing was my poor wife you know we've been married almost 30 years now and so she's been on board i - by the way i - i'm very proud of, my daughter-in-law you; know she outranks, me i gave her her first salute when she was, commissioned which i thought was terrific anyway my wife - it... | M PIERCE: Well, for. me. the hardest thing was my poor wife You know we've been married almost 30 years now and so she's been, on board I - by the way I - I'm, very proud of my daughter-in-law You know she outranks me I gave her her first salute when she was commissioned which I thought was terrific Anyway my, wife. - ... | m. pierce: well, for me the hardest thing was my poor wife. you know, we've been married almost 30 years now and so she's been on board. i - by the way i - i'm very proud of my daughter-in-law. you know, she outranks me. i gave her her first salute when she was commissioned, which i thought was terrific. anyway, my wif... |
Jeremy, I know you have a son. Would you want him to join the military? | jeremy i know you have a son would you want him, to join the | Jeremy I know you. have a son, Would, you want him to join the | jeremy, i know you have a son. would you want him to join the military? |
J. PIERCE: I wouldn't want him to join but if that's his decision, I'd support him in it. | j pierce: i wouldn't want him to join; but, if that's his decision i'd support him in; | J PIERCE: I wouldn't. want him, to join but if that's his decision I'd support him in | j. pierce: i wouldn't want him to join but if that's his decision, i'd support him in it. |
But it really is something to be able to say you have a family tradition going back to the Civil War, and I don't know, Mark, if you know, there'd be some disappointment if that tradition ended here. | but it really, is something to be able to say, you have a family tradition going. back to the civil, war and i don't know mark if you know there'd be some disappointment if that tradition. ended | But it really is something to be able to say you have a. family tradition going back to the Civil War and I, don't know Mark if you, know there'd be some, disappointment if that tradition ended | but it really is something to be able to say you have a family tradition going back to the civil war, and i don't know, mark, if you know, there'd be some disappointment if that tradition ended here. |
M. PIERCE: No - times change - people change. You know, I encourage everyone to try the military or try something to challenge yourself because as I said, back in high school I said, when I'm old I want to have a lot of neat stories to tell and I do. And now both of my sons - now they have some stories to tell. And so ... | m pierce: no - times change - people. change you know i encourage everyone to try the military or try something to challenge yourself because as i said back in high school i said when, i'm old i want to have a lot of neat stories to tell and i do and now both. of my sons. - now they have, some stories to tell and so ho... | M PIERCE: No - times change - people change. You know I. encourage everyone to try the military or try something to challenge yourself because as I said back in high school I said when I'm old I want to have a lot of neat stories to tell and I do And, now both of my sons - now they have some stories to tell And so, hop... | m. pierce: no - times change - people change. you know, i encourage everyone to try the military or try something to challenge yourself because as i said, back in high school i said, when i'm old i want to have a lot of neat stories to tell and i do. and now both of my sons - now they have some stories to tell. and so ... |
J. PIERCE: You do that now. | j pierce: you do that | J. PIERCE: You do that | j. pierce: you do that now. |
Jeremy Pierce and his dad Mark. Jeremy served in the Army for seven years - his dad for 40. Jeremy's son - Mark's grandson, is Malcolm Pierce. He turned one on July 4. | jeremy pierce, and his dad mark, jeremy. served in the army for seven years - his dad for 40. jeremy's son, - mark's grandson is malcolm pierce, he, turned one on july | Jeremy Pierce and, his dad. Mark Jeremy served in. the Army for seven years - his dad for 40. Jeremy's son - Mark's grandson is Malcolm Pierce He turned one on July | jeremy pierce and his dad mark. jeremy served in the army for seven years - his dad for 40. jeremy's son - mark's grandson, is malcolm pierce. he turned one on july 4. |
At the top of NPR's business news, a new low for mortgage rates. | at the top. of npr's business news a new, low for mortgage | At the top of NPR's business news a new low for mortgage | at the top of npr's business news, a new low for mortgage rates. |
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It's cheaper than ever to finance a home. Mortgage rates have fallen below 4 percent, making the average 30-year, fixed-rate loan the lowest it's ever been. NPR's Wendy Kaufman has more. | it's cheaper than ever to finance a home mortgage rates have fallen below 4 percent making the average 30-year fixed-rate loan the lowest it's ever been npr's wendy kaufman has | It's cheaper, than ever to finance a home Mortgage rates have fallen below 4 percent making the average 30-year fixed-rate loan; the lowest it's ever been NPR's Wendy Kaufman, has | it's cheaper than ever to finance a home. mortgage rates have fallen below 4 percent, making the average 30-year, fixed-rate loan the lowest it's ever been. npr's wendy kaufman has more. |
The 30-year, fixed-rate now averages just 3.94 percent. Rates have been low or extremely low for the past year. But as Celia Chen - a senior director at Moody's Analytics - notes, those low rates, low housing prices and affordability that's near an all-time high, haven't done much to boost very sluggish home sales. | the 30-year fixed-rate now averages just 3.94 percent rates have been low or extremely low. for the past year. but as celia chen, - a senior director. at moody's analytics - notes those low, rates low housing prices and affordability that's near an all-time. high haven't done much, to boost very sluggish home | The 30-year fixed-rate now averages just 3.94 percent Rates have. been low, or extremely; low for. the past. year But as Celia Chen - a. senior director at Moody's Analytics - notes those low rates low housing prices and. affordability that's near an all-time high haven't done much to boost very sluggish home | the 30-year, fixed-rate now averages just 3.94 percent. rates have been low or extremely low for the past year. but as celia chen - a senior director at moody's analytics - notes, those low rates, low housing prices and affordability that's near an all-time high, haven't done much to boost very sluggish home sales. |
People don't have jobs, and without job opportunities, households are just not going to feel comfortable about purchasing homes. Income growth is also slow, and that's holding back demand. And then finally, it's still difficult to get a mortgage. | people don't have jobs and without. job opportunities households are just, not going to feel comfortable about purchasing homes income growth is also, slow and that's holding back demand and then finally it's still, difficult to get a | People don't have jobs and without job opportunities households are just not going to feel comfortable, about purchasing homes Income growth is also slow and that's holding back demand And then finally, it's still difficult to get a, | people don't have jobs, and without job opportunities, households are just not going to feel comfortable about purchasing homes. income growth is also slow, and that's holding back demand. and then finally, it's still difficult to get a mortgage. |
Credit standards are much tougher than they used to be. One more factor: Many would-be buyers may be fearing that home prices may go lower still. The 15-year, fixed-rate loan - a popular choice for homeowners wishing to refinance - also fell to a record low, 3.26 percent, though that figure doesn't include refinancing ... | credit standards are much tougher than they used to be one more factor: many would-be buyers may be fearing. that home prices may go lower still the 15-year fixed-rate loan - a popular, choice for homeowners wishing to refinance - also. fell to a record low. 3.26 percent though that. figure doesn't include refinancing ... | Credit standards are much tougher than they used to be One. more factor: Many would-be buyers may be fearing that home prices may go, lower still The 15-year fixed-rate, loan - a popular choice for homeowners wishing to refinance - also fell. to a record low 3.26 percent though that figure, doesn't include refinancing ... | credit standards are much tougher than they used to be. one more factor: many would-be buyers may be fearing that home prices may go lower still. the 15-year, fixed-rate loan - a popular choice for homeowners wishing to refinance - also fell to a record low, 3.26 percent, though that figure doesn't include refinancing ... |
From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Robert Siegel. | from npr news this is all things considered i'm robert | From NPR News this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED I'm Robert | from npr news, this is all things considered. i'm robert siegel. |
And I'm Audie Cornish. | and i'm audie | And I'm Audie | and i'm audie cornish. |
The Atlantic Ocean, especially the North Atlantic, is peculiar every few decades the average temperature of surface water there changes dramatically. Scientists want to know why that is, especially because these temperature shifts affect the weather. New research suggests that human activity is part of the cause. | the atlantic ocean especially the north atlantic is peculiar every few decades the, average temperature of surface water there changes dramatically. scientists want to know why that is especially because, these temperature shifts affect the. weather, new research. suggests. that human activity is part of the | The Atlantic Ocean especially the North Atlantic is peculiar every few decades the average temperature of surface. water there. changes dramatically Scientists want to know why that is especially because these temperature shifts affect the weather. New research suggests. that human activity is part; of the | the atlantic ocean, especially the north atlantic, is peculiar every few decades the average temperature of surface water there changes dramatically. scientists want to know why that is, especially because these temperature shifts affect the weather. new research suggests that human activity is part of the cause. |
NPR's Christopher Joyce reports on new research that suggests human activity is part of the cause. | npr's christopher joyce reports on new research that suggests; human activity is part of the | NPR's Christopher, Joyce. reports on new research that, suggests human activity is part of. the | npr's christopher joyce reports on new research that suggests human activity is part of the cause. |
Scientists originally thought that maybe some mysterious pattern in deep ocean currents creates this temperature seesaw, like an invisible hand stirring a giant bathtub. And that may be part of it. But there's a new idea: The cause isn't in the water; it's above it. It's a kind of air pollution called aerosols. | scientists originally thought that maybe some mysterious pattern in deep ocean currents creates this temperature seesaw like an invisible hand stirring a giant bathtub and that may be part of it but there's, a new idea: the cause isn't in the water it's above it it's a kind of air pollution called | Scientists originally. thought that maybe some mysterious pattern in deep ocean currents creates this. temperature seesaw like, an invisible, hand stirring a giant bathtub And that may be part of it But there's a new idea: The cause isn't in the, water it's above it It's. a kind of, air pollution called | scientists originally thought that maybe some mysterious pattern in deep ocean currents creates this temperature seesaw, like an invisible hand stirring a giant bathtub. and that may be part of it. but there's a new idea: the cause isn't in the water; it's above it. it's a kind of air pollution called aerosols. |
Ben Booth, at Britain's Met Office Hadley Center, explains that aerosols create clouds. | ben booth at britain's, met office hadley center. explains that aerosols. create | Ben. Booth at Britain's Met Office Hadley Center explains that aerosols create | ben booth, at britain's met office hadley center, explains that aerosols create clouds. |
DR. BEN BOOTH: The more aerosols you have, the more places there are for water vapor to condense. | dr ben booth: the more aerosols you have the more places there are for water vapor to | DR BEN BOOTH: The more aerosols you have the more places there are for water vapor to | dr. ben booth: the more aerosols you have, the more places there are for water vapor to condense. |
They're like seething clouds. | they're like seething, | They're like seething, | they're like seething clouds. |
Yes, and what aerosols do is they cool. | yes and what aerosols do is they, | Yes and what aerosols do is they | yes, and what aerosols do is they cool. |
It's about something that affects every single person and therefore also is about something that legally and legitimately is a matter of national sovereignty. And it's about something that's above the pay grade of some trade dispute negotiator to adjudicate. | it's about something. that affects every single person and therefore also is about something that legally and legitimately, is a matter of national sovereignty and it's about something that's above the pay grade of. some trade dispute negotiator to | It's, about something that affects every single person and therefore also is about something that legally and legitimately is a matter of national. sovereignty And it's about something that's above the pay, grade of. some trade. dispute, negotiator to | it's about something that affects every single person and therefore also is about something that legally and legitimately is a matter of national sovereignty. and it's about something that's above the pay grade of some trade dispute negotiator to adjudicate. |
Posen hopes Congress will approve the trade deal. The Farmers Union is urging lawmakers to vote no. David Kestenbaum, NPR News. | posen hopes congress will, approve the trade deal the farmers union is. urging lawmakers to vote no david kestenbaum npr | Posen hopes Congress will approve the trade deal, The Farmers Union is urging lawmakers to, vote no David Kestenbaum. NPR | posen hopes congress will approve the trade deal. the farmers union is urging lawmakers to vote no. david kestenbaum, npr news. |
Today was the deadliest so far in the recent upsurge of Israeli-Palestinian violence. Health officials in Gaza say Israeli soldiers killed six Palestinians in clashes. Israeli police say a Palestinian woman was killed after she stabbed a police officer in a West Bank settlement. There were other knife attacks, includin... | today was the deadliest so, far in the recent upsurge. of israeli-palestinian violence health officials in gaza say israeli. soldiers killed, six palestinians in clashes israeli police, say a palestinian woman was killed after. she stabbed a police officer in a west bank settlement there were other knife attacks includ... | Today was the deadliest so. far in the recent, upsurge of Israeli-Palestinian violence Health officials in; Gaza say Israeli soldiers killed six Palestinians in clashes Israeli police say a Palestinian woman was killed after she stabbed a, police officer in, a West Bank settlement There were other knife attacks includi... | today was the deadliest so far in the recent upsurge of israeli-palestinian violence. health officials in gaza say israeli soldiers killed six palestinians in clashes. israeli police say a palestinian woman was killed after she stabbed a police officer in a west bank settlement. there were other knife attacks, includin... |
Today's deadly violence has been building for weeks. This morning, mourners gathered in Jerusalem's Old City at the spot two Jewish men were stabbed to death last Saturday. Men lead prayers. Women made bread. Daniel Luria was there. He helped settle Jews into neighborhoods that Palestinians claim as part of their futur... | today's deadly violence has been building for weeks this morning mourners gathered in jerusalem's old city at, the spot two jewish men, were stabbed, to death last saturday men lead prayers women made bread daniel luria, was there he helped settle. jews into neighborhoods that palestinians claim as part of their future... | Today's deadly violence has been building for weeks This morning mourners gathered, in Jerusalem's Old City at, the spot two Jewish men were stabbed to death last Saturday Men lead prayers Women made bread Daniel Luria was there He helped settle Jews into; neighborhoods that Palestinians claim as part of their future c... | today's deadly violence has been building for weeks. this morning, mourners gathered in jerusalem's old city at the spot two jewish men were stabbed to death last saturday. men lead prayers. women made bread. daniel luria was there. he helped settle jews into neighborhoods that palestinians claim as part of their futur... |
Jews have a right to live anywhere in the Old City. Jews have a right to live anywhere in Jerusalem, and we shouldn't be worried about political ramifications or what America will say or what'll happen to the U.N. | jews have a right to live anywhere in the old city jews have a right to live. anywhere in jerusalem and we shouldn't be worried about political ramifications or; what america will say or, what'll happen to the | Jews have a right to live anywhere in the. Old City Jews have a right to live anywhere in Jerusalem and we shouldn't be worried about political ramifications or what America will say or what'll happen to the | jews have a right to live anywhere in the old city. jews have a right to live anywhere in jerusalem, and we shouldn't be worried about political ramifications or what america will say or what'll happen to the u.n. |
The mourners sat under Israeli flags and behind police barricades in front of Jewish homes that are deep in the Muslim quarter of the Old City. Akhram Shurafa, a Palestinian Muslim, said he got upset walking past them. He was going to pray at the contested al-Aqsa Mosque on a site holy to both Muslims and Jews. | the; mourners sat under israeli flags and behind police barricades in front of jewish homes that, are deep in the muslim quarter; of the old city akhram shurafa a palestinian, muslim said, he got upset walking past them he. was going to pray, at the contested al-aqsa mosque on a site holy to both muslims and | The mourners sat, under Israeli flags and behind police barricades in front of Jewish homes that are deep in the Muslim quarter of the Old City Akhram Shurafa a Palestinian. Muslim said he got upset walking past them He was going to pray at. the contested al-Aqsa Mosque on a site holy to both Muslims and | the mourners sat under israeli flags and behind police barricades in front of jewish homes that are deep in the muslim quarter of the old city. akhram shurafa, a palestinian muslim, said he got upset walking past them. he was going to pray at the contested al-aqsa mosque on a site holy to both muslims and jews. |
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"Jerusalem is for us," Shurafa said. "Al-Aqsa is for us. The Old City is for us." | "jerusalem is for us" shurafa said "al-aqsa is for us the old city is for | "Jerusalem is for us" Shurafa said "Al-Aqsa is for us The Old City is for | "jerusalem is for us," shurafa said. "al-aqsa is for us. the old city is for us." |
(Praying in Arabic). | (praying in | (Praying in | (praying in arabic). |
Muslim Friday prayers passed with no clashes in the Old City. But it other places, there was violence. In Gaza, Israeli troops killed several Palestinians who were throwing rocks as they approached the barrier surrounding the Gaza Strip. Imad Ilyan participated in one confrontation. | muslim friday prayers passed with no clashes, in the old city but it other places there, was violence in gaza israeli troops killed several palestinians who were throwing rocks as they approached the barrier surrounding the gaza strip imad ilyan participated in one | Muslim Friday prayers passed with no. clashes in the Old. City, But it other places there was violence In Gaza Israeli troops killed. several Palestinians who were throwing; rocks as they approached the barrier surrounding, the Gaza Strip, Imad Ilyan, participated in one | muslim friday prayers passed with no clashes in the old city. but it other places, there was violence. in gaza, israeli troops killed several palestinians who were throwing rocks as they approached the barrier surrounding the gaza strip. imad ilyan participated in one confrontation. |
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"I went there for Jerusalem," Ilyan said, adding that he can't keep silent and he would do it again. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said today Gazans support the battle for Jerusalem and back what he called this intifada uprising. Emily Harris, NPR News, Jerusalem. | "i went; there for jerusalem" ilyan said adding that, he, can't, keep silent and he would do; it again hamas leader ismail haniyeh said today gazans support the battle. for. jerusalem and back what he called this intifada uprising emily harris npr news | "I. went there for. Jerusalem" Ilyan. said adding that he can't keep silent. and he would do it again Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said today Gazans support the battle for Jerusalem and back what he called this intifada uprising Emily Harris NPR News | "i went there for jerusalem," ilyan said, adding that he can't keep silent and he would do it again. hamas leader ismail haniyeh said today gazans support the battle for jerusalem and back what he called this intifada uprising. emily harris, npr news, jerusalem. |
Good morning, I'm Linda Wertheimer. | good morning i'm, linda | Good morning I'm Linda, | good morning, i'm linda wertheimer. |
Wake Up and Smell the Bacon. No, we're not making breakfast in the studio. It's the name of Oscar Mayer's new app and iPhone device. It's a piece of limited-edition hardware that plugs into the headphone jack. Along with your alarm, you get the signature smell and sizzle. It's a really nice way to wake up - unless, of ... | wake up and, smell the bacon no we're not, making breakfast in the studio it's the name of oscar mayer's new. app and, iphone device it's a piece of limited-edition hardware that plugs into the, headphone jack along with your alarm. you get the signature smell and sizzle it's a really. nice way to wake up - unless of c... | Wake Up and Smell the Bacon No we're not making breakfast in the studio It's the name of Oscar Mayer's new app. and iPhone device It's a piece of limited-edition hardware that plugs into the headphone jack Along, with your alarm you get the signature smell, and sizzle It's a really nice way, to wake up - unless of cour... | wake up and smell the bacon. no, we're not making breakfast in the studio. it's the name of oscar mayer's new app and iphone device. it's a piece of limited-edition hardware that plugs into the headphone jack. along with your alarm, you get the signature smell and sizzle. it's a really nice way to wake up - unless, of ... |
You're listening to MORNING EDITION. | you're listening to morning, | You're listening to MORNING | you're listening to morning edition. |
We're going to hear now about an event presented as a public art exhibit that sparked a bit of a controversy. A group of black women gathered in New York City last month with signs that read: You Can Touch My Hair. The women are connected the website un-ruly.com, which is devoted to black hair. A couple of days later, ... | we're going, to hear now about. an event presented as a public art exhibit that sparked a bit of a controversy a group of black women gathered in new york city last, month with signs that read: you. can touch my hair the women are connected the website un-ruly.com which is devoted to black hair a couple. of days later ... | We're going to hear, now about an event presented as a public art exhibit that sparked a bit of a controversy A group of black women gathered in New York City last month with signs that read: You Can Touch My Hair The women, are connected the website un-ruly.com which is, devoted to black hair A couple of days later th... | we're going to hear now about an event presented as a public art exhibit that sparked a bit of a controversy. a group of black women gathered in new york city last month with signs that read: you can touch my hair. the women are connected the website un-ruly.com, which is devoted to black hair. a couple of days later, ... |
At Union Square on a Saturday afternoon, you could hear vibrant conversation all around. Several African-American women were holding signs: You Can Touch My Hair. One was Joliana Hunter-Ellin. | at union square on a saturday afternoon you could hear vibrant conversation all around several african-american women were holding signs: you can touch my hair one was joliana | At Union Square on a Saturday afternoon you could hear. vibrant conversation all around Several African-American women were holding signs: You Can Touch My Hair One was Joliana | at union square on a saturday afternoon, you could hear vibrant conversation all around. several african-american women were holding signs: you can touch my hair. one was joliana hunter-ellin. |
If someone approaches me very nicely and they're really just curious about my hair - they want to know, they want to touch it - I'm completely fine with that because it's educating someone on something that they don't know. And that's what this is all about. | if someone approaches me very nicely and they're, really just curious about; my hair - they want to know they want to touch it - i'm completely fine with that because it's educating someone, on something that they don't know and that's what this is all | If, someone approaches me very, nicely and they're, really, just curious about my hair - they, want to know they want to touch it - I'm, completely fine with that because it's educating someone on something that they don't know And that's what this is all, | if someone approaches me very nicely and they're really just curious about my hair - they want to know, they want to touch it - i'm completely fine with that because it's educating someone on something that they don't know. and that's what this is all about. |
Several other black women held counter-signs like I don't know where your hands have been so, no - and some others with words you can't say on the radio. Jennifer Brown was holding up a sign that says: You can't touch my hair, but you can kiss my - fill in the blank. | several other black women held counter-signs like i don't know where your hands have been so no - and some others with words you can't say on, the radio, jennifer brown was holding up a sign. that says: you can't touch my hair. but you can kiss my - fill in. the | Several other black women held counter-signs like I don't know where your hands have been so no - and some others with words you can't say on the radio Jennifer Brown was holding up a sign that says: You can't, touch my hair but you can kiss my - fill in the | several other black women held counter-signs like i don't know where your hands have been so, no - and some others with words you can't say on the radio. jennifer brown was holding up a sign that says: you can't touch my hair, but you can kiss my - fill in the blank. |
This is one step away from someone going, you know, let's have a modern-day slave auction. Let's see what that would be like. You know, let's auction off some black people out in Union Square. | this is one step, away from someone going you know let's have a modern-day slave auction let's see what that would be. like you know let's, auction, off some black people out in, union | This is one step away from someone going you know let's have a modern-day slave auction Let's see what that would be like You know let's auction off, some black people out in Union | this is one step away from someone going, you know, let's have a modern-day slave auction. let's see what that would be like. you know, let's auction off some black people out in union square. |
Giving people the opportunity to actually come here and ask questions they may have, satisfy their curiosity was what the goal was. | giving people the opportunity to actually come here and ask questions they may have. satisfy their curiosity was what the goal | Giving people the opportunity to actually come here and ask questions they may have satisfy their, curiosity was what the goal | giving people the opportunity to actually come here and ask questions they may have, satisfy their curiosity was what the goal was. |
That's Abigail Opiah, one of the organizers. | that's abigail opiah one of the | That's Abigail Opiah one of the | that's abigail opiah, one of the organizers. |
But, ironically enough, we haven't gotten any non-black people really coming here to engage. We've gotten a lot of responses from black people - black women, especially. | but ironically. enough we, haven't gotten any non-black people really coming here to engage we've gotten a lot of responses from black. people - black women | But ironically enough; we haven't, gotten any non-black people really coming here to engage We've gotten a lot of responses. from black people - black women | but, ironically enough, we haven't gotten any non-black people really coming here to engage. we've gotten a lot of responses from black people - black women, especially. |
There were hardly any white people who came up to touch the hair of the women with the signs saying they could - perhaps shyness, white guilt. Slavery, discrimination. For much of American history, black hair has been considered bad hair. Black women felt pressure to straighten it to look presentable. During the 1960s ... | there were hardly any white people who came up to touch the hair of the women with the, signs saying they could - perhaps shyness white guilt slavery discrimination for much of american history black hair has been considered bad hair black women felt pressure to straighten it to look presentable during the 1960s and '7... | There were hardly any. white people who came up to, touch the hair of the women with the signs saying they could - perhaps shyness, white guilt Slavery discrimination. For much of American history black hair has been considered bad hair Black women felt pressure to straighten it to look presentable During the 1960s and... | there were hardly any white people who came up to touch the hair of the women with the signs saying they could - perhaps shyness, white guilt. slavery, discrimination. for much of american history, black hair has been considered bad hair. black women felt pressure to straighten it to look presentable. during the 1960s ... |
I'm not interested in the hair debate, but I'm very concerned about anyone who would - any woman who would invite someone to come into her personal space and touch her. I don't see that as a racial thing. I see it as a gender thing. I see it as a safety issue. | i'm not interested in the hair debate but i'm very concerned about anyone who would - any woman who would invite someone to come into her personal space and touch her i don't see that as a. racial thing i see it as a gender thing i see it as a safety | I'm not interested in the hair debate but I'm very. concerned about anyone who, would, - any woman who would invite someone, to come into her personal, space and. touch her I don't see that. as a racial thing I see it as a gender thing I see it as a safety | i'm not interested in the hair debate, but i'm very concerned about anyone who would - any woman who would invite someone to come into her personal space and touch her. i don't see that as a racial thing. i see it as a gender thing. i see it as a safety issue. |
Many women who came to protest the event said it reminded them of Saartjie, or Sarah Baartman, a South African black woman who was displayed in France and England in the early 19th century like a circus animal. She was called the Hottentot Venus. I asked Joliana Hunter-Ellin how she felt about the protests of their eve... | many, women who came to protest the event said it reminded them of saartjie or sarah baartman. a south african black woman who was displayed in france and. england in the early. 19th century like a circus animal she was called. the hottentot venus i, asked. joliana hunter-ellin how she felt about the protests, of their... | Many women who came to protest the event said it reminded them of Saartjie or Sarah Baartman a South African black woman who was displayed in France, and England in the early 19th, century like a circus animal She was called the Hottentot. Venus I asked Joliana Hunter-Ellin how she felt about; the protests of their | many women who came to protest the event said it reminded them of saartjie, or sarah baartman, a south african black woman who was displayed in france and england in the early 19th century like a circus animal. she was called the hottentot venus. i asked joliana hunter-ellin how she felt about the protests of their eve... |
These women are very adamant about people not touching their hair, which is completely understandable, because I don't want people to touch my hair unless I give them consent. | these women are very. adamant about people not. touching their hair which is. completely understandable. because i don't want people to touch my hair unless i give them | These women are very adamant about people not touching their hair which is completely understandable because I don't want people to touch my hair unless I give them | these women are very adamant about people not touching their hair, which is completely understandable, because i don't want people to touch my hair unless i give them consent. |
But there were clearly mixed messages. Union Square was filled with groups of black women arguing. Here are Stacey Sargeant, Adepero Oduye and a number of other women laughing. | but there were clearly mixed messages union. square was filled with groups of black women arguing here are stacey sargeant adepero, oduye and a number of other women | But there were clearly, mixed messages Union Square was filled with groups of black women arguing Here are Stacey Sargeant Adepero Oduye and a number of other women | but there were clearly mixed messages. union square was filled with groups of black women arguing. here are stacey sargeant, adepero oduye and a number of other women laughing. |
And of course, we'll take questions from members of the studio audience here at the Newseum. We being with Julia Sweig, senior fellow and director of Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of "Friendly Fire: Losing Friends and Making Enemies in the Anti-American Century." She joins us here... | and of course we'll take questions from members of the studio audience here at the newseum we being with julia sweig senior fellow and director. of latin america studies at the council on foreign relations and author of "friendly fire: losing friends and making enemies in the anti-american century" she joins us, here, ... | And of, course we'll take questions, from members of the studio audience here at the Newseum We being with Julia Sweig senior fellow and, director of Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of "Friendly Fire: Losing Friends and Making Enemies in the Anti-American Century" She joins, us, her... | and of course, we'll take questions from members of the studio audience here at the newseum. we being with julia sweig, senior fellow and director of latin america studies at the council on foreign relations and author of "friendly fire: losing friends and making enemies in the anti-american century." she joins us here... |
Neal, thank you so much for having me. | neal thank you so much for having | Neal thank you so much for having | neal, thank you so much for having me. |
And the changes - why is Raul Castro doing this, after so long, when all of this seemed to be frozen? | and the changes - why is raul castro doing this. after so long when, all of this seemed to be | And the changes - why is Raul Castro doing this after, so long when all of this seemed to be | and the changes - why is raul castro doing this, after so long, when all of this seemed to be frozen? |
Well, Fidel Castro formally resigned, and Raul Castro became head of state about six weeks ago. And at that time, really, the clock started ticking. There is an awareness at the top levels of the Raul Castro government that the demands from the Cuban people for more freedom and for a better material life both are real ... | well fidel castro formally resigned and raul, castro became head of state about six weeks ago and at that, time really the clock started ticking there is an awareness at the top levels of the raul castro government that the demands from the cuban people for more freedom and for a better material life both are real and ... | Well Fidel Castro formally, resigned and, Raul Castro became head of state about six. weeks ago And at that time really the clock started ticking There is an awareness at the top levels of the Raul Castro, government that; the demands from the Cuban people for more freedom and for. a better material life both are real ... | well, fidel castro formally resigned, and raul castro became head of state about six weeks ago. and at that time, really, the clock started ticking. there is an awareness at the top levels of the raul castro government that the demands from the cuban people for more freedom and for a better material life both are real ... |
And is this - do we know how his brother - what his brother thinks of all of this? | and is this - do we, know how his brother - what his brother thinks of all of | And is this - do we know, how, his brother, - what his brother thinks, of all of | and is this - do we know how his brother - what his brother thinks of all of this? |
Well, no, we don't. But we assume - there are lots of reasons to assume that his brother has given his blessing, and that his brother understands that really these changes have to be made and his brother is incapable of governing because of his physical incapacity, but nothing Raul is doing, my guess is, he's doing aga... | well no we. don't but we assume - there are lots of reasons to assume that his brother has given his blessing and that his brother understands that. really these changes have, to be made and his brother, is incapable of governing because of his physical incapacity but nothing raul is doing my guess is, he's doing, agai... | Well no we don't But we assume - there are lots of reasons to assume that. his brother has given his blessing and that, his brother understands that really these changes, have to be made and his brother is incapable of governing because of his physical incapacity but nothing Raul is doing, my guess is he's. doing again... | well, no, we don't. but we assume - there are lots of reasons to assume that his brother has given his blessing, and that his brother understands that really these changes have to be made and his brother is incapable of governing because of his physical incapacity, but nothing raul is doing, my guess is, he's doing aga... |
Mm hm. Nevertheless, a lot of people are going to say, well, first of all, this is incremental and nowhere near enough. | mm hm nevertheless a lot of, people are going to say well first of all this is incremental and nowhere near | Mm hm Nevertheless a lot. of people are going to say well first of all this is incremental and nowhere near | mm hm. nevertheless, a lot of people are going to say, well, first of all, this is incremental and nowhere near enough. |
Well, of course not. Look, if anybody thinks that the narrative is going to unfold as Jimmy Carter going down and monitoring a multi-party election, and the IMF going down and restructuring the economy, that's wrong. But incrementalism is about all that that regime in order to stay in power will allow. | well of, course not. look if anybody thinks that the. narrative. is going to unfold as. jimmy carter going down and monitoring a multi-party election and the imf going down and restructuring the, economy. that's wrong but incrementalism is about all that that regime in, order, to stay in power will | Well of course not Look if anybody thinks that the narrative is going to unfold as Jimmy Carter going, down and monitoring a multi-party election; and the IMF going down and restructuring the economy that's, wrong But incrementalism is about all that that regime in order to, stay in power will | well, of course not. look, if anybody thinks that the narrative is going to unfold as jimmy carter going down and monitoring a multi-party election, and the imf going down and restructuring the economy, that's wrong. but incrementalism is about all that that regime in order to stay in power will allow. |
And the Cuban people are quite cautious, but they are desiring change, and this step-by-step little process over time. And there are more measures, that we can talk about that you didn't enumerate, are going to deliver, I believe, real change within the framework of socialism. And that's what's really important to unde... | and, the cuban people are quite, cautious but, they are desiring change and this step-by-step little. process over time and there are more measures that we can talk about that you didn't enumerate are going to deliver i believe real, change within the framework of socialism and that's, what's really important to | And the, Cuban people are quite cautious but they are desiring. change and this step-by-step little process over time And there. are more measures that we can talk about that you didn't enumerate are going to deliver I believe real change within the framework of socialism And, that's; what's really important to | and the cuban people are quite cautious, but they are desiring change, and this step-by-step little process over time. and there are more measures, that we can talk about that you didn't enumerate, are going to deliver, i believe, real change within the framework of socialism. and that's what's really important to unde... |
Within this framework of socialism, yet our experience of socialist states, once they start introducing seemingly minor reforms, is that it's sometimes the top of a very slippery and steep slope. | within this framework of socialism yet our experience of socialist states once they. start introducing seemingly minor reforms is that it's sometimes the top of a very slippery and steep | Within this framework of socialism yet our experience of socialist states once they start. introducing seemingly minor reforms is that it's. sometimes the top of a; very slippery and steep | within this framework of socialism, yet our experience of socialist states, once they start introducing seemingly minor reforms, is that it's sometimes the top of a very slippery and steep slope. |
I think that's right and this socialist state also observed, over the last 20 years, and 20 years ago as the Berlin Wall fell, and observed that incrementalism, carefully controlled, is critical. And I think that's why the pace of change will continue to be deliberate and slow, and some of it will have a psychological ... | i think that's right and. this socialist state also observed over the last 20 years, and 20 years ago. as; the berlin wall fell and observed that incrementalism carefully, controlled is critical and i think that's why the pace of change will continue to be deliberate, and slow and some of it. will have a psychological ... | I think that's right, and this socialist state also observed over the last 20 years and 20 years ago as the Berlin Wall fell and observed that incrementalism carefully controlled is critical And, I think that's why the pace of change. will continue. to be. deliberate and slow and some of it will have a psychological ef... | i think that's right and this socialist state also observed, over the last 20 years, and 20 years ago as the berlin wall fell, and observed that incrementalism, carefully controlled, is critical. and i think that's why the pace of change will continue to be deliberate and slow, and some of it will have a psychological ... |
In your view. And these other changes, tell us, which do you think is the most important? | in your, view and these other changes tell us which, do you think is. the most | In your view And these other changes tell us which do you think is the most | in your view. and these other changes, tell us, which do you think is the most important? |
Well, you left out, also, that people can now buy computers. Now, this leaves the question open about the Internet access. | well you. left out. also that people. can now buy computers now this leaves the question open about the internet | Well you left out also that, people can now buy computers Now. this leaves the question open about the Internet | well, you left out, also, that people can now buy computers. now, this leaves the question open about the internet access. |
Yes, it does. | yes it | Yes it; | yes, it does. |
And I was just reading today, before coming over here and coming over, appropriately, to this Newseum, a debate in the Union of Writers and Artists Congress that took place last week. And specifically put on the table is the issue of the access to Internet. This is a moment, now, where Cubans are talking more freely ab... | and i was just reading today before coming over here and coming over appropriately to this newseum a debate. in the union of writers and artists congress that took place last week and specifically put; on the table is the issue of the access to internet. this is a moment now where cubans are. talking more freely about ... | And I was just reading today before coming over here and coming over appropriately to, this Newseum, a debate, in the Union of Writers and Artists Congress that took place last week And specifically put on, the table is the issue of the access to Internet This is, a moment now where Cubans are talking more freely about... | and i was just reading today, before coming over here and coming over, appropriately, to this newseum, a debate in the union of writers and artists congress that took place last week. and specifically put on the table is the issue of the access to internet. this is a moment, now, where cubans are talking more freely ab... |
So, I'm not sure they know where this is going, but the computer issue, the Internet issue, the move to a single currency. They lifted the cap on wages. They're also going to, I believe, privatize. They don't use that word, but they're going to begin to allow Cubans to get out from under the weight of the state by open... | so i'm not sure they know where this is going but the, computer issue, the internet issue the move to a single currency they, lifted the cap on wages they're also. going to i believe. privatize they don't use that word but they're going to begin to; allow cubans to get out from under the, weight of the state by opening... | So I'm not, sure they know where this is going but. the computer issue the, Internet, issue the move to a single currency They lifted the cap on wages They're also going to I, believe privatize They don't use that word. but they're going to begin to allow Cubans to get out from under the weight of the state by opening ... | so, i'm not sure they know where this is going, but the computer issue, the internet issue, the move to a single currency. they lifted the cap on wages. they're also going to, i believe, privatize. they don't use that word, but they're going to begin to allow cubans to get out from under the weight of the state by open... |
All slowly over time, but again, the idea is preserve - make sure not too much inequality grows as a result of this, because that's a firm piece of this revolutionary ethos, but also, get the state out of the way so that the state can worry about paying for the social welfare system that all Cubans believe that they're... | all; slowly. over time but again the idea, is preserve - make sure not too much inequality grows as a result of this because that's a firm piece, of this revolutionary ethos but also get the state out of the way so that the state can, worry about paying for the social welfare system that all cubans believe that they're... | All. slowly over time but again the, idea is preserve - make sure not too much inequality grows. as a result of this because that's a firm piece of. this revolutionary ethos but also. get the state out of the way so that the state can worry about paying for the social welfare system that all Cubans believe that they're... | all slowly over time, but again, the idea is preserve - make sure not too much inequality grows as a result of this, because that's a firm piece of this revolutionary ethos, but also, get the state out of the way so that the state can worry about paying for the social welfare system that all cubans believe that they're... |
Joining us now is Juan Jacomino. He's the Global Radio News correspondent and he's based in Havana, where he works. And Juan, nice to have you on the program today. | joining us now is juan jacomino he's the global radio news correspondent and he's based in havana where he works and juan nice to have you on the program | Joining us now. is Juan Jacomino He's the Global Radio News correspondent and he's based. in Havana where he works And Juan nice to have you on the program | joining us now is juan jacomino. he's the global radio news correspondent and he's based in havana, where he works. and juan, nice to have you on the program today. |
My pleasure, really. I was listening to the previous speaker and I couldn't agree more. Perhaps she may - she failed to mention a major change, which has to do with agriculture. That's mainland people who work in and produce food because production of food is key for Cuba. | my pleasure really i was listening, to the previous speaker and, i couldn't agree more perhaps she may - she failed to mention a major change which. has to do with agriculture that's mainland people who. work in and produce food because production of food is, key for | My pleasure really I, was listening to the previous speaker and I couldn't, agree more Perhaps she may - she failed to mention a major change which has to do with, agriculture That's mainland people who work in and produce food because production of food is key for | my pleasure, really. i was listening to the previous speaker and i couldn't agree more. perhaps she may - she failed to mention a major change, which has to do with agriculture. that's mainland people who work in and produce food because production of food is key for cuba. |
So, that will be a major part of the reform, but of course, like she said, all the changes are seen by Cuba with a positive eye because they constituted sensitive prohibitions that are now being removed. So, Cubans in general (unintelligible) welfare. I am a Cuban (unintelligible) to start with and I welcome them. | so that will be a major part of the reform but, of course like; she said all, the, changes are seen by cuba with a positive eye because they constituted sensitive prohibitions that are now being removed so cubans in general. (unintelligible) welfare. i am a cuban (unintelligible) to start with and i welcome | So that, will be a, major part of the reform but of course like she. said; all the changes are. seen by Cuba with a positive eye; because they constituted sensitive prohibitions that are now being removed, So Cubans in general, (unintelligible) welfare I am a Cuban (unintelligible) to start with and I welcome | so, that will be a major part of the reform, but of course, like she said, all the changes are seen by cuba with a positive eye because they constituted sensitive prohibitions that are now being removed. so, cubans in general (unintelligible) welfare. i am a cuban (unintelligible) to start with and i welcome them. |
It's - curiously, the cell phones in the new system in Cuba seem to work about as well as our cell phones here, a lot of the time. So we're having a little difficulty hearing you. Nevertheless, is this reform being greeted with open arms by a lot of people? The convenience of carrying around a little piece of metal in ... | it's - curiously. the cell phones. in the new system in, cuba seem to work about as. well. as our cell phones here a lot of the time so we're having a little difficulty hearing you nevertheless is this reform being greeted with open arms by a. lot of people? the convenience of carrying, around a. little piece of metal.... | It's - curiously the cell phones in the new system in Cuba seem to work about as well as our cell phones here a lot of the; time So we're having; a little difficulty hearing you Nevertheless is this reform being greeted with open arms by. a lot of, people? The convenience, of carrying around a little piece of metal in ... | it's - curiously, the cell phones in the new system in cuba seem to work about as well as our cell phones here, a lot of the time. so we're having a little difficulty hearing you. nevertheless, is this reform being greeted with open arms by a lot of people? the convenience of carrying around a little piece of metal in ... |
Well, yes, like I said, because it's part of prohibitions that are being removed and people welcome that. We have (unintelligible) many prohibitions. But yes, it's good to have access to cell phones. It's good to be able to buy computers, and it's good to (unintelligible) fly, and we will get that. | well yes like i said because it's part of prohibitions that are being, removed and people, welcome. that we have (unintelligible) many prohibitions. but yes it's good to have access to cell phones it's good to be able to buy computers and it's good to (unintelligible) fly and, we will. get | Well yes like I said because it's part of prohibitions that are being; removed and people welcome that. We have (unintelligible) many prohibitions But yes it's good to have access to. cell phones It's good to be able to buy computers and it's good; to (unintelligible) fly and we will get | well, yes, like i said, because it's part of prohibitions that are being removed and people welcome that. we have (unintelligible) many prohibitions. but yes, it's good to have access to cell phones. it's good to be able to buy computers, and it's good to (unintelligible) fly, and we will get that. |
We will be able to travel abroad without - with less of a hurdle on the part of immigration authorities and all that. So, people are welcoming them, in general. Although, I should say, that the rate at which they are going, the prices that we're paying for things, from a cell phone to a computer is (unintelligible) for... | we will. be able to travel, abroad without, - with less of a, hurdle on, the, part of immigration authorities and all that so people are, welcoming them in general although i should say that the rate at which they are going the prices that we're paying for things from a cell phone to a computer is (unintelligible) for ... | We will be able to travel; abroad without - with less. of a hurdle on the part of immigration authorities and all that, So people are welcoming them in general Although I should, say that the rate at which they are going the prices. that we're paying for. things from a cell phone to a computer is (unintelligible) for a... | we will be able to travel abroad without - with less of a hurdle on the part of immigration authorities and all that. so, people are welcoming them, in general. although, i should say, that the rate at which they are going, the prices that we're paying for things, from a cell phone to a computer is (unintelligible) for... |
But there is awareness that salaries in Cuba are not enough, that they need to do something about salaries and incomes, that people need to earn more money so that they can lead decent lives based on what they make at their jobs. | but there is awareness that salaries, in cuba are not enough that they need to do something about salaries and; incomes that people need to earn more money, so. that. they can lead decent. lives based on what they make at. their | But there is awareness that salaries in Cuba are not enough that, they need to do something about salaries and incomes that, people need to earn more money so that they can lead. decent lives based on what they make at their | but there is awareness that salaries in cuba are not enough, that they need to do something about salaries and incomes, that people need to earn more money so that they can lead decent lives based on what they make at their jobs. |
Where are people getting the money? These cell phones, for a bureaucrat in Havana, half a year's salary. Where are you getting - where are people finding the money to buy cell phones? | where are people getting the money? these cell, phones for. a bureaucrat in havana half a year's salary where are you getting, - where are people finding the money to buy cell | Where are people, getting the money? These cell phones for a bureaucrat in Havana half a year's salary Where are you getting - where are people finding the money to buy cell | where are people getting the money? these cell phones, for a bureaucrat in havana, half a year's salary. where are you getting - where are people finding the money to buy cell phones? |
Well, people make ends meet like anywhere else. People have jobs. People who work in tourism get tips. There are people who get a bonus in hard currency, and there are people with relatives in the United States and in other parts of the world who send them money. So, all this is in the scenario and allows Cubans to, so... | well, people make ends meet like. anywhere, else people have jobs people, who work in tourism get tips there are people who get a bonus in hard currency and there. are people with relatives in the united states and in other parts of the world who send them money so all this is in the scenario and allows; cubans. to som... | Well people make ends meet like. anywhere else People have jobs People who work in tourism get tips There are people. who get a bonus in hard currency and there are people with relatives in the United States and. in other. parts of the world who send them money, So all this is in the scenario and allows Cubans to someh... | well, people make ends meet like anywhere else. people have jobs. people who work in tourism get tips. there are people who get a bonus in hard currency, and there are people with relatives in the united states and in other parts of the world who send them money. so, all this is in the scenario and allows cubans to, so... |
Our guest here in the studio, Julia Sweig, was mouthing the words "black market." Is there a black market? | our guest. here in the studio julia sweig was mouthing the. words "black market" is there a black | Our, guest here in the studio Julia Sweig was mouthing the words, "black market" Is there a black | our guest here in the studio, julia sweig, was mouthing the words "black market." is there a black market? |
There is still a black market, but probably it measurably (unintelligible) lessens what the black markets (unintelligible) because what was prohibited before is now legal. Why (unintelligible) someone who sells it to you without any guarantees when you can buy it directly from a shop? | there is still a black market but probably it measurably (unintelligible) lessens what the. black markets (unintelligible) because what was prohibited before is now, legal why (unintelligible) someone who sells it to you without any guarantees when. you can buy it directly from a | There is still. a black, market but probably it measurably (unintelligible) lessens, what, the black markets (unintelligible) because what. was prohibited before is now legal Why (unintelligible) someone who sells it, to you without, any guarantees when you, can buy it directly from a | there is still a black market, but probably it measurably (unintelligible) lessens what the black markets (unintelligible) because what was prohibited before is now legal. why (unintelligible) someone who sells it to you without any guarantees when you can buy it directly from a shop? |
We're going to let you go because the quality of the transmission is so poor, but one final question before we do. Is this, what you're calling on, one of the new cell phones? | we're going to let you go because the quality of the transmission is so poor but one final question before we do is this what you're. calling on one of the new cell | We're going to let you go because the quality. of the transmission is, so poor but one. final question before; we do Is this what, you're calling on one of the new cell | we're going to let you go because the quality of the transmission is so poor, but one final question before we do. is this, what you're calling on, one of the new cell phones? |
Yes. I'm actually coming to you through a cell phone that the - Nokia, that was actually bought for me by a foreign friend of mine. So it's under his name. I still have to legalize it. The phone company recently sent me a little message saying we will call you into the name of the - the phone to your own if you are int... | yes. i'm actually, coming to you through a cell, phone that the - nokia that was actually bought for me by a foreign, friend of mine so it's under his name i still have to legalize it. the phone company recently. sent me a little message saying we will call, you into the name of the - the phone to your own if you are i... | Yes I'm actually coming to you through a cell phone that; the - Nokia that was. actually bought for me by a. foreign friend of mine So it's under his name. I still have to legalize it The phone company recently sent me a little message saying we will call you into the name of the - the, phone to your, own if, you are i... | yes. i'm actually coming to you through a cell phone that the - nokia, that was actually bought for me by a foreign friend of mine. so it's under his name. i still have to legalize it. the phone company recently sent me a little message saying we will call you into the name of the - the phone to your own if you are int... |
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Good luck with that. Juan Jacomino, thanks very much for being with us today. Juan Jacomino. | good luck with that juan jacomino, thanks very much, for, being with us today juan | Good luck with that Juan Jacomino thanks very much for being with us today Juan, | good luck with that. juan jacomino, thanks very much for being with us today. juan jacomino. |
My pleasure, really. | my pleasure | My pleasure | my pleasure, really. |
Juan Jacomino is Global Radio News correspondent and he called us from Havana on his cell phone and that's a change. Julia? | juan jacomino is, global radio news correspondent and he called us from havana on his cell phone and that's a change | Juan Jacomino is Global Radio News correspondent and he called us from Havana on his cell phone and. that's a change | juan jacomino is global radio news correspondent and he called us from havana on his cell phone and that's a change. julia? |
It's an international call on a cell phone from Havana. It is a big change and there is an enormous black market still in Cuba. The state is going to have to figure out how to capture some of the revenue in the black market, and it's going to have to figure out how to bring in investment in order to create more jobs. | it's an international call on a cell phone from havana it is a big change and there is an enormous black market still in cuba the state is going to have. to figure out how to capture some of the revenue in the black market and it's going to have to figure out how to bring; in investment in order to create more | It's an international call on a cell phone from Havana It is a big change and there is an enormous black market still in Cuba The state is going to. have, to figure out how. to capture some of the revenue in the black market and, it's going to have to figure out how to bring in investment. in order to create more | it's an international call on a cell phone from havana. it is a big change and there is an enormous black market still in cuba. the state is going to have to figure out how to capture some of the revenue in the black market, and it's going to have to figure out how to bring in investment in order to create more jobs. |
That's how people are going to be able to pay, eventually, for those cell phones and for the computers. He mentioned a very important additional measure, which is getting rid of the requirements that Cuban's ask permission before they leave the country. | that's how. people are going to be able to, pay eventually for those cell phones and for the computers he mentioned a very important additional measure which is getting rid of, the requirements that cuban's ask permission before they leave the | That's how people are going to be able to. pay eventually for those; cell phones and, for the computers He mentioned a very important additional measure which is getting rid of the requirements that Cuban's ask permission before they leave the | that's how people are going to be able to pay, eventually, for those cell phones and for the computers. he mentioned a very important additional measure, which is getting rid of the requirements that cuban's ask permission before they leave the country. |
They haven't announced that yet but everyone thinks it's imminent, and that again, is an increase of freedoms for Cubans that will be very significant and goes to your question, Neal, about when is the line going to be crossed and what will trip it? | they haven't announced that yet but everyone, thinks it's imminent and that, again is an increase, of freedoms for cubans; that will be very significant and goes to your question neal about when is the line going to be crossed and what will. trip | They haven't announced that yet but, everyone thinks it's imminent, and that again is an. increase; of freedoms; for Cubans that will be very significant and goes. to your question Neal about when. is the line, going to be crossed. and what will trip | they haven't announced that yet but everyone thinks it's imminent, and that again, is an increase of freedoms for cubans that will be very significant and goes to your question, neal, about when is the line going to be crossed and what will trip it? |
Let's see if we can get a caller in on the conversation. This is EJ, EJ with us from Lansing in Michigan. | let's see if we can get, a caller in on the conversation this is ej ej with us from lansing in | Let's see if we can get a caller in on the conversation This. is EJ EJ with. us from Lansing in | let's see if we can get a caller in on the conversation. this is ej, ej with us from lansing in michigan. |
Hi. How are you today? | hi how are. you | Hi How are you | hi. how are you today? |
Very well, thank you. | very well thank | Very well thank | very well, thank you. |
I'm just asking, kind of, an odd question about - with Raul Castro coming to power with tourism in Cuba, will that increase with the - is the possibility of that increasing? Because I'm a scuba diver and I've been told some of the best diving in the world is off the coast of Cuba and in Cuban waters. | i'm just asking, kind of, an. odd question about - with raul castro coming to power. with tourism in cuba will that increase with the - is the possibility of that increasing? because i'm a scuba. diver and i've, been; told some of the best diving in the world is off the coast of cuba; and in cuban, | I'm just asking kind of an odd. question about - with Raul Castro coming to power with tourism in Cuba will that increase with the - is the possibility of that increasing? Because I'm a scuba. diver, and I've been told. some of the best diving in the world is off. the coast of Cuba and in Cuban | i'm just asking, kind of, an odd question about - with raul castro coming to power with tourism in cuba, will that increase with the - is the possibility of that increasing? because i'm a scuba diver and i've been told some of the best diving in the world is off the coast of cuba and in cuban waters. |
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