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Just a slip of the tongue, Bob. What do you think?
just a slip of the tongue bob what do you
Just a slip of the tongue Bob What do you
just a slip of the tongue, bob. what do you think?
You know, when I read it, I was thinking to myself this sounds like a slip of the tongue because he was so very apologetic, but after hearing it just now, it doesn't quite sound so much like a slip of the tongue anymore. I have to say, I guess, my attitude is kind of turned around about this. It sounded deliberate, I...
you know when, i read it i was thinking. to myself this sounds like a slip of the tongue because he was so very apologetic but after hearing it just now it doesn't quite. sound so much like a slip of the tongue anymore i have to say i guess my attitude is, kind. of turned around about this it sounded deliberate; i ha...
You know when I read it I was thinking, to myself this sounds like, a slip of the. tongue because he was so very apologetic but, after hearing. it just now it doesn't quite sound so, much like a slip of the. tongue anymore, I have to say I guess my. attitude is kind of. turned around about this It sounded deliberate ...
you know, when i read it, i was thinking to myself this sounds like a slip of the tongue because he was so very apologetic, but after hearing it just now, it doesn't quite sound so much like a slip of the tongue anymore. i have to say, i guess, my attitude is kind of turned around about this. it sounded deliberate, i...
Yvonne, there have been so many radio shock jocks, their nickname on the airwaves, like Imus, who have gone out and used racial slurs against prominent African-Americans. And as Bob mentioned, this gentleman, who was the radio host, he didn't break tone. He was like, oh, oh, I'm sorry, but he didn't really say, oh, I...
yvonne there have been, so many radio shock jocks their nickname, on the airwaves like imus. who; have, gone out and used racial slurs against prominent african-americans and as, bob mentioned this. gentleman; who was the radio host he didn't break, tone he was like oh oh i'm sorry but he. didn't, really say oh i'm s...
Yvonne there have been so many radio shock jocks their nickname on the airwaves like Imus who have gone out and used racial slurs against prominent; African-Americans And as, Bob mentioned this gentleman who was the radio host he didn't break, tone He was like oh oh I'm sorry but he. didn't really say oh I'm sorry D...
yvonne, there have been so many radio shock jocks, their nickname on the airwaves, like imus, who have gone out and used racial slurs against prominent african-americans. and as bob mentioned, this gentleman, who was the radio host, he didn't break tone. he was like, oh, oh, i'm sorry, but he didn't really say, oh, i...
Well, I think it's unfortunately par for the course, but I think the difference between someone like Imus or Howard Stern, you know what you're getting when you turn onto those stations. You know that they are there to shock, and whether that's sexual content or whether it's racial content, or racial slurs, you know w...
well i think it's unfortunately par for the course but. i think the difference between someone like imus or. howard stern you know what. you're getting when you turn. onto those stations you know that. they; are there to shock and whether that's sexual content or whether it's racial content or racial slurs you know wh...
Well I think; it's unfortunately par, for the course but I think the difference between someone like Imus or Howard, Stern you know what you're getting when; you turn onto those stations You know that they are there to shock and whether that's sexual content or whether it's racial content or racial slurs you know what...
well, i think it's unfortunately par for the course, but i think the difference between someone like imus or howard stern, you know what you're getting when you turn onto those stations. you know that they are there to shock, and whether that's sexual content or whether it's racial content, or racial slurs, you know w...
Now, frankly, when I read it, I just found it a bit incredulous. You know, coon, I mean that's the term that the guys used. Slip of the tongue, well, it had to be somewhere in your consciousness for it to slip out. So to me, it's always a slippery slope to start thinking about what people's intent was, but he had a ...
now frankly when i read it i just found it a bit incredulous you; know coon i mean that's the term that the guys. used slip of the tongue well it had, to be, somewhere in your consciousness for it to. slip out so to me it's always a slippery slope to start thinking about what people's intent was but he had. a respon...
Now frankly when I read it I just, found it a bit incredulous, You know coon I mean that's the term that the guys used Slip of the tongue well it had to be somewhere in your consciousness for it to slip. out So to me. it's always a slippery slope to start thinking about what people's, intent, was but he had a respon...
now, frankly, when i read it, i just found it a bit incredulous. you know, coon, i mean that's the term that the guys used. slip of the tongue, well, it had to be somewhere in your consciousness for it to slip out. so to me, it's always a slippery slope to start thinking about what people's intent was, but he had a ...
And piggybacking on that, I think black Americans have another responsibility. We will refuse to really deal with people who use the N word, black entertainers, rap artists and such, so we're sending a mixed message out there in the universe, and we're going to have to get clear about our own message before we can real...
and piggybacking on that i think, black americans have another responsibility we will refuse to really deal with people who use the n word black entertainers rap artists. and such so, we're sending a mixed. message out there in the universe and we're going to have to get clear about our own message before, we can reall...
And piggybacking on that I think black Americans have, another responsibility We will refuse to really deal with people who use the; N. word; black. entertainers rap, artists; and such so we're sending a mixed message out there in the universe and we're going to have to get clear about our own message before we can; re...
and piggybacking on that, i think black americans have another responsibility. we will refuse to really deal with people who use the n word, black entertainers, rap artists and such, so we're sending a mixed message out there in the universe, and we're going to have to get clear about our own message before we can real...
Walter, Yvonne raises the point that really the N word has now been taken over, in some ways, by African-American entertainers. Some hip-hop critics say that this is an attempt to diffuse the word. Are we going to have to diffuse every racist word? What is the appropriate response to all the many different slurs tha...
walter yvonne raises the. point that really the, n word; has now been taken over in some ways by african-american entertainers some hip-hop critics say that. this is an attempt. to diffuse the, word are. we going to have to diffuse every racist, word? what is the, appropriate, response to all the many different, slu...
Walter Yvonne raises the, point that really the N word has now been taken, over in some ways by African-American entertainers Some hip-hop critics say that this is; an attempt, to diffuse, the word Are. we going to have to diffuse every racist word? What, is the appropriate response to all the many different slurs t...
walter, yvonne raises the point that really the n word has now been taken over, in some ways, by african-american entertainers. some hip-hop critics say that this is an attempt to diffuse the word. are we going to have to diffuse every racist word? what is the appropriate response to all the many different slurs tha...
Well, I mean, I think we should have a zero tolerance policy across the board, and I do think it's a matter of context, particularly when you're talking about news programming. Look, I was one of the people that led the charge against Bob Grant in the New York metropolitan area because Bob Grant had had a history when...
well i mean i think we, should have a zero tolerance policy across the board and i do think it's a matter of context particularly when you're talking about news, programming look i was one of the people that led the charge against bob grant in. the new york metropolitan area because bob grant had had a history when he...
Well I mean I think we should, have; a zero tolerance policy across the board and. I do think it's a matter of context particularly when you're talking about news programming Look. I, was one of the people that led the charge against Bob Grant in the New York metropolitan area because Bob Grant had had a history, when...
well, i mean, i think we should have a zero tolerance policy across the board, and i do think it's a matter of context, particularly when you're talking about news programming. look, i was one of the people that led the charge against bob grant in the new york metropolitan area because bob grant had had a history when...
But I think that we also have to look back--I mean, I've just listened to that clip. That was no slip of the tongue. You know, if that was a slip of the tongue, I have a few choice words I'd like to say right now on the air, but I know that I can't say them. So you know, I think that we have to put things in context...
but i think that we also have, to look back--i mean i've just listened to that clip that was no slip of. the tongue you, know if that was a slip of the tongue i have a few choice words i'd, like to say right now on the air. but i know that i can't say them so you know i think that we have to put things in context bu...
But I think that we also have to look, back--I mean I've just listened to that clip That was. no, slip of the tongue You know; if that was a slip of the tongue. I have a few choice words I'd like to say right now on the air but I know that I can't say them So; you know I think that we have to. put things in context ...
but i think that we also have to look back--i mean, i've just listened to that clip. that was no slip of the tongue. you know, if that was a slip of the tongue, i have a few choice words i'd like to say right now on the air, but i know that i can't say them. so you know, i think that we have to put things in context...
Walter, let's move on to another topic. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request to give residents in the territory of Puerto Rico the right to vote in U.S. presidential elections. This is the latest development in a longstanding debate over the islanders' constitutional rights, and it may actually precipitate a new...
walter let's move on to another topic the u.s supreme court rejected a request to give residents in the territory of puerto rico, the, right to vote in u.s presidential elections this is. the, latest development in a longstanding debate over the islanders' constitutional rights and it may actually precipitate a new r...
Walter let's move on to another topic The U.S Supreme Court rejected a request to give residents in the territory of Puerto Rico the right to. vote in U.S presidential elections This is the latest development in, a longstanding debate over the islanders' constitutional rights and it may actually precipitate a new ref...
walter, let's move on to another topic. the u.s. supreme court rejected a request to give residents in the territory of puerto rico the right to vote in u.s. presidential elections. this is the latest development in a longstanding debate over the islanders' constitutional rights, and it may actually precipitate a new...
In some ways, this reminds me of Washington, D.C. where Puerto Rico has a Congressional representative, but they can't vote. Washington, D.C. has a Congressional representative, but that representative can't vote. In this case, they can't vote in the presidential elections, even though they're affected by U.S. policy...
in, some ways this reminds me of. washington d.c, where puerto rico has a congressional representative but they can't vote washington d.c has a congressional representative but that representative can't vote in this case they can't vote in the presidential elections even though they're affected by, u.s policy should...
In some ways this reminds me of Washington D.C where Puerto Rico has a Congressional, representative but they can't vote Washington D.C has a Congressional representative but, that representative can't vote In this case they can't vote in the presidential elections even though they're affected by U.S policy Should t...
in some ways, this reminds me of washington, d.c. where puerto rico has a congressional representative, but they can't vote. washington, d.c. has a congressional representative, but that representative can't vote. in this case, they can't vote in the presidential elections, even though they're affected by u.s. policy...
But that's the only one that seems to be outstanding. The big news of course yesterday was Allen West, I guess the Tea Party leader, the first-termer from South Florida who was thought to win, he had $17 million in his campaign chest. He was basically the symbol of the Tea Party conservative, and he conceded defeat to ...
but that's the only one that seems to be outstanding the big news of course yesterday was allen west i guess the tea party leader the first-termer from. south florida who was thought to win he had $17 million in his campaign chest he was basically the. symbol of the tea party conservative and he conceded defeat to patr...
But that's the only one that seems to be outstanding The big news of course yesterday was Allen West I, guess, the Tea Party leader the first-termer from South Florida who was thought to win he, had $17 million in, his, campaign chest He was basically the symbol of the Tea Party conservative and he conceded defeat to P...
but that's the only one that seems to be outstanding. the big news of course yesterday was allen west, i guess the tea party leader, the first-termer from south florida who was thought to win, he had $17 million in his campaign chest. he was basically the symbol of the tea party conservative, and he conceded defeat to ...
He also conceded defeat to Fox News.
he also conceded defeat to fox
He also conceded defeat to Fox
he also conceded defeat to fox news.
Instead, Romney issued his own anti-abortion pledge, minus that language he considered a problem. And what could all this mean for whoever emerges to challenge President Obama? Despite claims by anti-abortion groups that the public is moving their way, abortion rights backers say the Republican candidates are going way...
instead romney issued his own anti-abortion pledge minus that language he. considered a problem and what could all this, mean for whoever emerges to challenge president obama? despite claims by anti-abortion groups that the public is moving their way. abortion rights backers say the republican candidates are going way ...
Instead Romney issued his, own anti-abortion pledge minus that language he considered a problem And what could all this mean for whoever emerges to challenge, President Obama? Despite claims by anti-abortion groups that the public is moving their way abortion rights backers say the Republican candidates are going way t...
instead, romney issued his own anti-abortion pledge, minus that language he considered a problem. and what could all this mean for whoever emerges to challenge president obama? despite claims by anti-abortion groups that the public is moving their way, abortion rights backers say the republican candidates are going way...
Donna Crane is policy director for NARAL Pro-Choice America.
donna crane is policy director for naral pro-choice
Donna Crane is, policy director for NARAL Pro-Choice
donna crane is policy director for naral pro-choice america.
This is a field that is declaring publicly that each of them wants to overturn Roe versus Wade and to defund birth control programs across the country. These are positions that, typically, savvier politicians won't publicly take, but this field is not shy about doing it.
this is a field that, is declaring publicly that each of them wants. to overturn roe versus wade and to defund birth control programs across the country these are positions that typically savvier politicians won't publicly take but this field; is not shy about doing
This. is a field that is declaring publicly that each of them wants to overturn Roe. versus Wade and to defund birth control programs, across the country These are positions that, typically savvier politicians won't publicly take but this field is not shy about doing
this is a field that is declaring publicly that each of them wants to overturn roe versus wade and to defund birth control programs across the country. these are positions that, typically, savvier politicians won't publicly take, but this field is not shy about doing it.
Meanwhile, amidst the flap over the abortion pledge, there's one candidate social conservatives are still hoping might jump into the race: Texas Governor Rick Perry. But what they might not remember is that in 2008, Perry endorsed Rudy Giuliani, the one Republican candidate who actually supported abortion rights.
meanwhile amidst the flap over the abortion pledge there's. one candidate social. conservatives are still hoping might jump; into the race: texas governor rick perry but what they might not remember is that in 2008, perry endorsed rudy giuliani the one republican candidate. who actually supported abortion
Meanwhile amidst the flap over the abortion pledge there's one candidate social conservatives are still hoping might jump into the race: Texas Governor Rick Perry But what they might not remember is that in 2008, Perry endorsed Rudy Giuliani. the one Republican candidate who actually supported abortion
meanwhile, amidst the flap over the abortion pledge, there's one candidate social conservatives are still hoping might jump into the race: texas governor rick perry. but what they might not remember is that in 2008, perry endorsed rudy giuliani, the one republican candidate who actually supported abortion rights.
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The New York Times first reported these developments. Today, The Wall Street Journal reports that Warner has hired the investment bank Goldman Sachs Group to help find buyers for part, or all of its businesses.
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For decades, the Ivory Coast was considered the most stable and prosperous country in West Africa. Kenya had a similar reputation in East Africa. But both have been plagued by turmoil in recent years. In a moment, we'll hear about accusations against those believed responsible for post-election violence in Kenya three ...
for decades, the ivory coast was considered the most stable and prosperous country in west. africa kenya had a similar reputation in east africa but, both have been plagued by turmoil in recent years in a moment we'll hear about accusations against those believed responsible for post-election violence in kenya three ye...
For decades the Ivory, Coast was considered the most stable and prosperous. country, in West, Africa Kenya had a similar reputation in East Africa But both, have been plagued by turmoil in recent years In a moment, we'll, hear about accusations against those believed. responsible for post-election violence in, Kenya, t...
for decades, the ivory coast was considered the most stable and prosperous country in west africa. kenya had a similar reputation in east africa. but both have been plagued by turmoil in recent years. in a moment, we'll hear about accusations against those believed responsible for post-election violence in kenya three ...
But first, we're joined by NPR's West Africa correspondent Ofeibea Quist-Arcton. She's in the commercial capital of Ivory Coast - Abidjan - and has the latest on the standoff over who is actually president of the Ivory Coast.
but first we're joined by npr's west africa. correspondent ofeibea. quist-arcton she's in the commercial capital of. ivory coast - abidjan - and has the latest on, the standoff over who is actually president of the ivory
But first we're joined. by. NPR's West Africa correspondent Ofeibea Quist-Arcton She's in the commercial capital of Ivory Coast - Abidjan, - and has the latest on. the standoff over who is actually president of. the Ivory
but first, we're joined by npr's west africa correspondent ofeibea quist-arcton. she's in the commercial capital of ivory coast - abidjan - and has the latest on the standoff over who is actually president of the ivory coast.
Ofeibea, welcome.
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Greetings.
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So it sounds like it is still tense there. Just set the scene for us if you would.
so it sounds; like it is still tense there just set the scene for us if. you
So it sounds; like it is still tense there Just set the scene for us if you
so it sounds like it is still tense there. just set the scene for us if you would.
We have Alassane Ouattara, who was proclaimed the winner of last month's presidential runoff by the election commission. It's certified by the United Nations peacekeeping mission here. And we have the incumbent Laurent Gbagbo, president for the past ten years, who says he is president and that he was proclaimed so by t...
we have alassane ouattara who was; proclaimed the winner of last month's presidential. runoff, by the election commission it's certified by the united nations peacekeeping mission here and we have the incumbent laurent, gbagbo president, for the past ten years who says he is president, and that. he was proclaimed so. b...
We have Alassane Ouattara who was proclaimed the winner; of. last month's presidential runoff by the election commission It's certified by the United Nations peacekeeping mission here And we have the incumbent Laurent Gbagbo president for the past ten years who says he. is president and, that he was proclaimed so by th...
we have alassane ouattara, who was proclaimed the winner of last month's presidential runoff by the election commission. it's certified by the united nations peacekeeping mission here. and we have the incumbent laurent gbagbo, president for the past ten years, who says he is president and that he was proclaimed so by t...
And the latest, Don, is that Alassane Ouattara's camp says it is holding a peaceful march today to take over the state broadcasting complex, which is under his rival's control.
and the latest don is that alassane ouattara's camp says it. is holding a peaceful march. today to, take over the state broadcasting complex which is under his rival's
And the latest Don is, that Alassane Ouattara's. camp says it is holding, a, peaceful march today to take over the state broadcasting complex which is under his rival's
and the latest, don, is that alassane ouattara's camp says it is holding a peaceful march today to take over the state broadcasting complex, which is under his rival's control.
But listen to what Ivory Coast's U.S. ambassador Charles Koffi is saying about this. He says it's pure provocation.
but listen to, what ivory, coast's u.s ambassador charles koffi is saying about. this he says it's pure
But listen to what Ivory Coast's U.S ambassador Charles, Koffi is saying about this He says it's pure
but listen to what ivory coast's u.s. ambassador charles koffi is saying about this. he says it's pure provocation.
Everybody, including the United Nations, advising Ouattara against this demonstration, which, in this case, comes with danger. This can engender violence, because the security forces have to protect the lives of the citizens and the government and business buildings and properties.
everybody including the united nations advising ouattara against, this, demonstration which in this case comes with danger this can engender violence because the security forces have to protect the lives of the citizens and the government and business buildings and
Everybody including the United Nations advising Ouattara against this demonstration which in this case comes with danger This can, engender violence because the security forces have to, protect the lives of. the citizens and. the government and business buildings and
everybody, including the united nations, advising ouattara against this demonstration, which, in this case, comes with danger. this can engender violence, because the security forces have to protect the lives of the citizens and the government and business buildings and properties.
But, Don, Ouattara's camp is saying, hey, who is illegal here. We are the legal government. Alassane Ouattara is the legal president. And his spokesman, Patrick Achi, responds to accusations from the army under Gbagbo's control, that they can't possibly be provoking a confrontation.
but. don ouattara's, camp is saying hey who is illegal here we are the legal government alassane ouattara is the legal, president and his spokesman patrick, achi, responds to accusations from the army; under gbagbo's, control that they can't possibly. be. provoking a
But Don Ouattara's camp is saying hey who is illegal here We are the legal, government Alassane Ouattara is the legal president And his spokesman Patrick Achi responds. to accusations from the army under Gbagbo's control that they can't possibly be provoking. a
but, don, ouattara's camp is saying, hey, who is illegal here. we are the legal government. alassane ouattara is the legal president. and his spokesman, patrick achi, responds to accusations from the army under gbagbo's control, that they can't possibly be provoking a confrontation.
I'm very surprised. Me going for a peaceful march provoking anyone? What about the one who is sitting there, who's lost elections and who doesn't want me to talk? And he's not provoking anyone? I'm surprised. I'm not the one who's provoking.
i'm, very surprised me going for a peaceful march provoking anyone? what. about the one who is sitting there who's lost elections and who doesn't want me to talk? and he's. not provoking anyone? i'm surprised, i'm not the one who's
I'm very surprised Me going for a peaceful march. provoking anyone? What about the one who is sitting; there who's lost elections and who doesn't want me to talk? And he's. not, provoking anyone? I'm surprised I'm not the, one who's
i'm very surprised. me going for a peaceful march provoking anyone? what about the one who is sitting there, who's lost elections and who doesn't want me to talk? and he's not provoking anyone? i'm surprised. i'm not the one who's provoking.
And the United Nations has 9,000-plus peacekeepers there in Ivory Coast. Do we know what role they are going to play at this point?
and the. united nations has 9,000-plus peacekeepers there in ivory coast do we know what role they; are going. to play at this
And the United Nations has 9,000-plus peacekeepers, there in Ivory Coast. Do we know what role they are going to play at this
and the united nations has 9,000-plus peacekeepers there in ivory coast. do we know what role they are going to play at this point?
Well, they've beefed up security. And currently, they are protecting Alassane Ouattara, who is operating out of a hotel east of Abidjan. But he is the candidate that not only the White House, the United Nations, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and other world and regional leaders say is...
well they've beefed up security and currently they are protecting alassane ouattara who, is operating out of a hotel east, of abidjan but he is the candidate that. not only the white house the united nations the african union the economic community of west african states and, other world and regional leaders say is the...
Well they've beefed up security And currently they are protecting Alassane Ouattara who is operating out of a hotel east. of Abidjan But he is the candidate that, not only the White House the United Nations the African Union the Economic Community of West African States and other world and regional leaders say is. the....
well, they've beefed up security. and currently, they are protecting alassane ouattara, who is operating out of a hotel east of abidjan. but he is the candidate that not only the white house, the united nations, the african union, the economic community of west african states and other world and regional leaders say is...
So we've got this political impasse. This is a country that's been divided by rebellion. How are the citizens of Ivory Coast responding to all of this now?
so we've got this political impasse this is a country that's been divided by rebellion how are the citizens of. ivory coast responding to. all of this
So we've, got this political impasse This is. a country that's been divided, by rebellion How, are the citizens of Ivory Coast responding to all of this
so we've got this political impasse. this is a country that's been divided by rebellion. how are the citizens of ivory coast responding to all of this now?
Everybody is jittery. I mean, this country is now on edge. They were hoping that the election would put an end to the turbulence, to almost a decade of rebellion, civil war. And now they see that if anything they're in an even deeper conflict than before.
everybody. is jittery i mean this country is now on edge they were hoping that the election would put an end to the turbulence to almost a decade of rebellion civil war and now they see that if anything they're in an even deeper conflict than
Everybody is jittery I mean this, country is now on edge They were; hoping that the election would put an end to the turbulence to almost a decade of rebellion civil; war And now they see that if anything they're in an even deeper, conflict than
everybody is jittery. i mean, this country is now on edge. they were hoping that the election would put an end to the turbulence, to almost a decade of rebellion, civil war. and now they see that if anything they're in an even deeper conflict than before.
And I have to add, Don, that the U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon yesterday said because of the politically charged environment that could reignite a civil war or could lead to violence, that he appealed to all parties in Ivory Coast to exercise restraint and not to do anything that unintentionally or intentionally c...
and, i have to add don that the u.n secretary general ban ki-moon yesterday said because of the, politically charged environment that could reignite a civil war or could lead to violence that; he appealed to all parties, in ivory coast to exercise restraint and not to do anything that unintentionally or intentionally c...
And I. have. to add Don that the. U.N Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. yesterday said. because of the politically charged environment; that, could reignite a civil war or could lead to violence that he appealed to all parties in Ivory Coast to exercise restraint and not to do anything that unintentionally or intentionall...
and i have to add, don, that the u.n. secretary general ban ki-moon yesterday said because of the politically charged environment that could reignite a civil war or could lead to violence, that he appealed to all parties in ivory coast to exercise restraint and not to do anything that unintentionally or intentionally c...
The army here is saying that this is sheer provocation, holding a march, and that the U.N. peacekeeping mission here will be held responsible if there is violence.
the army here is saying that this is sheer, provocation holding a march and that, the u.n. peacekeeping mission here will; be held responsible if there is
The army here is saying that this is sheer provocation holding a march and that the U.N. peacekeeping mission here will be held, responsible if there is
the army here is saying that this is sheer provocation, holding a march, and that the u.n. peacekeeping mission here will be held responsible if there is violence.
Ofeibea, thank you.
ofeibea thank
Ofeibea thank
ofeibea, thank you.
Always a pleasure.
always a
Always a
always a pleasure.
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People call it a lame-duck session, but it may be more fitting to think of it as a hangover session.
people call it a; lame-duck session but it may be more fitting to. think of it as a hangover
People, call, it a lame-duck session but, it may be more fitting to think of it as, a hangover
people call it a lame-duck session, but it may be more fitting to think of it as a hangover session.
This was great, and it's up there in our Video Pick of the Week. It's up there on our website at sciencefriday.com. It is one of your longer videos, but it deserves every second. You - she is an amazing woman.
this was great and, it's, up there in our video pick of. the week it's up there on our website at sciencefriday.com it is one of, your longer videos but it deserves every second you - she is an amazing
This was great and it's up there in our Video Pick of the Week, It's up there on our website at sciencefriday.com It, is one of your longer videos but, it deserves every second You - she is an amazing
this was great, and it's up there in our video pick of the week. it's up there on our website at sciencefriday.com. it is one of your longer videos, but it deserves every second. you - she is an amazing woman.
She is.
she
She
she is.
You watch the video, she has this teeny-weeny, little office, right?
you watch the video she has this, teeny-weeny little office
You watch the video she has this teeny-weeny little office
you watch the video, she has this teeny-weeny, little office, right?
It's - and they're moving out. So things were sort of in a clutter that day. But she is really an amazing person. We got to see her in class, see her livestock handling class, talking about humane slaughter, which was an education in and of itself, you know, how to - because she's known for her empathy of animals. So t...
it's - and they're moving out so things were sort of in a clutter that day but she is really an amazing person, we got to see her in, class see her livestock handling class talking about humane, slaughter. which was, an education in, and of itself you know how, to - because she's known for her empathy of animals so the...
It's - and they're moving out. So things were, sort of in a, clutter that day But she is, really an amazing person We got to see her in class see her livestock handling class talking about humane slaughter which was an education in and of itself you know how, to - because she's known for her empathy of animals So the, ...
it's - and they're moving out. so things were sort of in a clutter that day. but she is really an amazing person. we got to see her in class, see her livestock handling class, talking about humane slaughter, which was an education in and of itself, you know, how to - because she's known for her empathy of animals. so t...
But it turns out that, also, Temple Grandin was one of the most entertaining interviews. We have a montage of one-liners from Dr. Grandin, and it was really almost impossible to select.
but. it turns out, that also temple grandin was; one of the most entertaining interviews we have a. montage of one-liners from dr; grandin and it was really almost impossible to
But it turns out that also Temple Grandin was one of the most entertaining interviews We have a montage of one-liners from Dr Grandin and it was really almost. impossible to
but it turns out that, also, temple grandin was one of the most entertaining interviews. we have a montage of one-liners from dr. grandin, and it was really almost impossible to select.
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I'm, like, pure geek, pure logic. You know, autism's a big spectrum. It's like you take out a few social circuits, then you get geek circuits. Like, I was reading about crowdsourcing for Wikipedia and things like that. I get all choked up when I read about that kind of stuff. That's the kind of stuff that's just, like,...
i'm like pure geek pure logic you know autism's a big spectrum. it's like you take out. a few social circuits then you get geek circuits like i was reading about crowdsourcing for wikipedia and things like that i get all choked, up when i read about that kind of, stuff that's the kind of stuff that's. just like just so...
I'm like pure geek pure logic You know autism's a big; spectrum It's like you take out a few, social circuits then you get geek circuits Like I was reading about crowdsourcing for Wikipedia and. things like that I get all choked; up when I read, about that kind of stuff, That's the kind of; stuff that's just like just ...
i'm, like, pure geek, pure logic. you know, autism's a big spectrum. it's like you take out a few social circuits, then you get geek circuits. like, i was reading about crowdsourcing for wikipedia and things like that. i get all choked up when i read about that kind of stuff. that's the kind of stuff that's just, like,...
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This is SCIENCE FRIDAY, from NPR. I'm Ira Flatow, here with Flora Lichtman, talking about Temple Grandin on our Video Pick of the Week. And there's a lot more of that in the video.
this is science friday from npr i'm ira flatow here with flora lichtman talking. about temple grandin on, our video pick of the week and there's a lot more of that in the
This is; SCIENCE FRIDAY, from NPR I'm Ira Flatow here. with Flora Lichtman talking about Temple Grandin on our Video. Pick of the Week And there's a lot more of, that in the
this is science friday, from npr. i'm ira flatow, here with flora lichtman, talking about temple grandin on our video pick of the week. and there's a lot more of that in the video.
So much more. As I said, I mean, you know, we really could have easily montaged(ph) together 10 minutes of amazing and interesting quotes. One thing that I asked Dr. Grandin about - and I was there with our senior producer Annette Heist, and we were doing this interview. We were wondering, you know, what role does auti...
so much more as i said i mean you know we really could have easily montaged(ph) together 10 minutes of amazing and interesting quotes one thing that i asked dr grandin about - and i was there. with our senior producer annette, heist and, we were. doing this interview we were wondering you know what role does autism pla...
So much more As I said I mean you know we, really could have easily montaged(ph) together 10 minutes, of amazing and interesting quotes One thing that I asked Dr Grandin about - and I was there with our senior producer Annette Heist and we were doing this interview We were; wondering; you know what role does autism pla...
so much more. as i said, i mean, you know, we really could have easily montaged(ph) together 10 minutes of amazing and interesting quotes. one thing that i asked dr. grandin about - and i was there with our senior producer annette heist, and we were doing this interview. we were wondering, you know, what role does auti...
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You see, autism's an important part of who I am, but it's secondary to being a professor of animal science, being a designer, being a scientist. That comes first.
you see autism's an, important part of; who, i am but it's secondary to, being a professor of animal science being, a designer being a scientist that comes
You. see autism's an important part of who I am but it's secondary to being a professor of animal science being a, designer being a scientist That comes
you see, autism's an important part of who i am, but it's secondary to being a professor of animal science, being a designer, being a scientist. that comes first.
And she goes on to say that she would never trade it if she could. She likes autism because she thinks that her mind works in a very logical way that maybe other people's don't.
and she goes on to say that she would never trade it if she could she likes autism because she thinks that her mind works in a very logical way that maybe other people's
And she goes on to say that. she would never trade it if she could She. likes autism because she thinks that her mind works in. a very logical way that maybe other people's
and she goes on to say that she would never trade it if she could. she likes autism because she thinks that her mind works in a very logical way that maybe other people's don't.
Yeah. She says in the video: autism give me some leg-up on other people...
yeah she says in the video: autism give me some leg-up on other
Yeah She. says in the video: autism give me. some leg-up on other
yeah. she says in the video: autism give me some leg-up on other people...
Some advantages, absolutely.
some advantages
Some advantages
some advantages, absolutely.
...an advantage of other people, because I can see things they can't or feel things and visualize things they cannot.
...an; advantage of other people because i can, see things they, can't or feel things and visualize things they
...an advantage of, other people because I can see things they can't or feel. things and visualize things. they
...an advantage of other people, because i can see things they can't or feel things and visualize things they cannot.
Right. And when she's designing these slaughter plants, and we saw - actually, she brought up her blueprints, which was really amazing. There's just a tube of them, you know, dozens. And she says that she can see the entire design in her mind before she drafts it. She can literally walk through these channels and imagi...
right and when she's designing these slaughter plants and we saw - actually she brought up her. blueprints which was really amazing there's just a tube of them you know dozens and she says that; she. can see. the, entire design. in her mind. before she drafts, it she. can literally walk through, these, channels and ima...
Right And. when she's designing these slaughter plants and we saw. - actually she brought up her blueprints which was really. amazing There's. just a tube of them you, know dozens And, she says, that. she can see the entire; design in her mind before she drafts it She can literally walk through these channels and imagi...
right. and when she's designing these slaughter plants, and we saw - actually, she brought up her blueprints, which was really amazing. there's just a tube of them, you know, dozens. and she says that she can see the entire design in her mind before she drafts it. she can literally walk through these channels and imagi...
Wow.
wow.
Just - my brain doesn't work that way.
just - my brain doesn't work that
Just, - my brain doesn't work that
just - my brain doesn't work that way.
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That's for sure.
that's, for
That's, for
that's for sure.
Yeah. And she says that, because that's a gift that the autism has given her, the ability to do it. How do long did you spend with her when you were out there?
yeah and she says that because that's a gift that the autism has given her the ability to. do. it how do long did you spend with her when you were out
Yeah And she says that because that's a gift that the autism has given her the ability; to do it How do, long did you spend with her when; you were; out,
yeah. and she says that, because that's a gift that the autism has given her, the ability to do it. how do long did you spend with her when you were out there?
Well, we spent an afternoon. We got - so we saw the class, and then we did an interview, and then we went to Chipotle for burritos...
well we spent an afternoon, we, got - so we saw the class and, then we did an interview and then we went to chipotle for
Well we spent, an afternoon We got - so we saw the, class and then we did. an interview. and then we went to Chipotle for
well, we spent an afternoon. we got - so we saw the class, and then we did an interview, and then we went to chipotle for burritos...
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...which might have been the best burrito I've ever had.
...which might have been the best burrito i've ever
...which, might have been the best burrito I've ever
...which might have been the best burrito i've ever had.
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So what keeps her busy now? What does she do?
so what keeps her busy now? what does she
So what keeps her busy now? What. does she
so what keeps her busy now? what does she do?
She's on speaking tour all the time. She's - I mean, I think we caught her, like, one of the few days she was there that week. She just seems to be going from place to place and, I think, talking both about animal handling and also about autism, sort of some and some. And she said that, you know, she's 65, and she has ...
she's on speaking, tour all the, time she's - i mean i think we caught her like one of. the few days she was there that week she just seems to be going from. place to place and i think talking both about animal handling and also about autism sort of some; and, some and she said that you know she's 65, and she has no in...
She's on speaking tour all, the. time She's - I mean I think. we, caught her like one. of the few days she, was there that week She just, seems to be, going, from place to place and I think talking both about animal handling and also about autism sort of some and some And. she said that you know she's 65, and she has n...
she's on speaking tour all the time. she's - i mean, i think we caught her, like, one of the few days she was there that week. she just seems to be going from place to place and, i think, talking both about animal handling and also about autism, sort of some and some. and she said that, you know, she's 65, and she has ...
Yes, she does - she gives talks to young people.
yes she, does - she gives talks to young
Yes she does - she gives talks to young
yes, she does - she gives talks to young people.
Lost of talk to young people.
lost of talk. to, young.
Lost, of talk to young
lost of talk to young people.
And she has such a fascinating history, that, you know, there's so much to talk about with her.
and she has such a fascinating history, that you know there's so much to talk about with
And she has such a, fascinating history that you know there's so much to talk about with
and she has such a fascinating history, that, you know, there's so much to talk about with her.
Yeah. I mean, HBO thought it was fascinating...
yeah i mean hbo thought it. was
Yeah, I mean HBO thought it was,
yeah. i mean, hbo thought it was fascinating...
That's right.
that's
That's
that's right.
...enough to do their own special, which was a terrific movie.
...enough to do their own special which was. a terrific
...enough to do their own special which was a terrific
...enough to do their own special, which was a terrific movie.
But you got stuff that HBO didn't get, because HBO was a movie. You talked reality.
but you got stuff that hbo didn't get because hbo. was a movie you talked
But you got stuff that HBO didn't get because. HBO was a movie You talked
but you got stuff that hbo didn't get, because hbo was a movie. you talked reality.
Well, I always think, yeah. Reality's better.
well i always think yeah, reality's
Well I always think yeah Reality's
well, i always think, yeah. reality's better.
Reality, absolutely.
reality.
Reality
reality, absolutely.
It's also better.
it's also
It's also
it's also better.
They made it. They had an actress who played her, but you got to make a movie with her.
they, made it they had an actress who played her but you got to make a movie with
They, made it They had an actress who played her but you got to make a movie with.
they made it. they had an actress who played her, but you got to make a movie with her.
Yeah, no, it was the highlight.
yeah no it. was the;
Yeah no it was the
yeah, no, it was the highlight.
And it's - we're talking about our Video Pick of the Week. It's Temple Grandin as you've probably never - anybody's ever seen her, because she's, you know, no one's made the video about her.
and it's - we're talking about our, video pick of, the week it's temple grandin as you've probably never - anybody's ever seen her because she's you know no one's; made the video about
And it's - we're talking about our Video Pick of the Week It's Temple Grandin as you've probably never - anybody's ever seen her because. she's. you know no one's made the video about
and it's - we're talking about our video pick of the week. it's temple grandin as you've probably never - anybody's ever seen her, because she's, you know, no one's made the video about her.
I haven't seen one yet, although, you know, I think she has a huge following. And so people - and she's written so many books that tell the story of her life, but this was a very personal glimpse and...
i. haven't seen one yet although you. know i, think she has a huge following and. so people - and she's written. so many books that tell the story of her life but this was a, very personal glimpse.
I haven't seen one yet although you know I think she has a huge following And so people. - and she's written so many books that tell the story of her life but this was a very personal glimpse
i haven't seen one yet, although, you know, i think she has a huge following. and so people - and she's written so many books that tell the story of her life, but this was a very personal glimpse and...
And not only she has a visualization talent, she has a gift of the gab, right? She...
and not only she has a visualization talent she has a gift of the gab
And not; only she has a visualization talent, she. has a gift of the gab
and not only she has a visualization talent, she has a gift of the gab, right? she...
Yeah, absolutely. I mean, you heard in the clips, but, you know, this is someone who describes herself a visual thinker. But, you know, some of her lines were - sounded very verbally minded - to me, anyway.
yeah absolutely, i mean you heard in the clips but you know this is someone who describes herself, a visual thinker. but, you know some of her lines were. - sounded very verbally minded - to, me
Yeah absolutely I mean you heard in the clips but you know this is someone who describes herself a. visual, thinker But you know some of her lines were, - sounded very. verbally minded - to me
yeah, absolutely. i mean, you heard in the clips, but, you know, this is someone who describes herself a visual thinker. but, you know, some of her lines were - sounded very verbally minded - to me, anyway.
Yeah. All right. It's up there. It's up at our website, at sciencefriday.com. It's Temple Grandin. It's about seven minutes long. It's good, nice chunk, right?
yeah all right it's, up there it's up at, our website at sciencefriday.com it's temple grandin it's about seven minutes long it's good nice chunk
Yeah All right; It's up there It's up at our website at sciencefriday.com It's Temple Grandin It's about seven minutes long It's good nice chunk
yeah. all right. it's up there. it's up at our website, at sciencefriday.com. it's temple grandin. it's about seven minutes long. it's good, nice chunk, right?
It's a tiny, tiny film.
it's a tiny, tiny;
It's a tiny tiny
it's a tiny, tiny film.
Tiny film. It's also - we mirrored it up on YouTube. So...
tiny film it's also - we mirrored it up on youtube
Tiny film It's also - we mirrored it up, on YouTube
tiny film. it's also - we mirrored it up on youtube. so...
Yeah. You can find it on YouTube. Just search for SCIENCE FRIDAY. We have all of our videos up there. Check out our channel. Oh, and one more thing. The leaf pile is up. Did you submit your leaves?
yeah you can find it, on youtube. just search for science friday we have all of our videos up there check, out our channel oh and one, more thing the leaf pile, is. up. did you submit your
Yeah You can find it on YouTube Just search for SCIENCE FRIDAY We have all of our videos up there Check out our. channel Oh and one more thing The leaf pile is up Did you submit your
yeah. you can find it on youtube. just search for science friday. we have all of our videos up there. check out our channel. oh, and one more thing. the leaf pile is up. did you submit your leaves?
Oh, the leaf pictures are gorgeous.
oh the leaf pictures, are
Oh the. leaf pictures are
oh, the leaf pictures are gorgeous.
Oh, they're great. I know people are going to be requesting, you know, full-size posters.
oh they're great i know people are going to be requesting you know full-size
Oh they're great I know people are, going to be requesting you know full-size
oh, they're great. i know people are going to be requesting, you know, full-size posters.
I want a - we're going to make a poster out of it.
i want a - we're going to make a poster; out of
I want a - we're going to make a poster. out of
i want a - we're going to make a poster out of it.
They're really beautiful. I agree.
they're really beautiful i
They're really beautiful I
they're really beautiful. i agree.