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They're gorgeous pictures that - you - we asked for them, and people in the audience have sent them in, beautiful single leaves put together... | they're gorgeous pictures that - you; - we, asked for them and people in the audience have sent them in beautiful single leaves put | They're gorgeous pictures that - you - we asked for them and people in the audience have sent them in, beautiful single leaves put | they're gorgeous pictures that - you - we asked for them, and people in the audience have sent them in, beautiful single leaves put together... |
Put together by Annette Heist. They're on our SciArts blog. Go check it out. It's really, really pretty. | put together by annette heist they're on our sciarts. blog go check it out, it's really. really, | Put together by Annette Heist They're on our SciArts blog Go check it out, It's really really | put together by annette heist. they're on our sciarts blog. go check it out. it's really, really pretty. |
Gorgeous. I didn't think you could make something out of leaves that was that gorgeous. | gorgeous i didn't think you could make something out of leaves that was that, | Gorgeous I didn't think you could make something out, of leaves that was that | gorgeous. i didn't think you could make something out of leaves that was that gorgeous. |
Forget sweeping them up. Yeah. | forget sweeping them up | Forget sweeping them up | forget sweeping them up. yeah. |
That's right. Thank you, Flora. | that's right, thank you | That's right Thank you | that's right. thank you, flora. |
Thanks. | thanks. | ||
That's about all the time we have for this hour. | that's about all the time we have for this | That's about, all the time we have for this | that's about all the time we have for this hour. |
Listen, big surprise - Democrats and Republicans diverge greatly in their response to James Comey's testimony. Democrats have been outraged saying that Mr. Comey's testimony showed President Trump has a contempt for justice. Republicans, on the other hand, have largely criticized Mr. Comey for leaking news about his me... | listen big surprise - democrats and republicans diverge greatly in. their response to james comey's testimony democrats, have been, outraged saying that mr. comey's testimony showed president trump has a contempt for. justice republicans on, the other hand have largely; criticized mr comey for leaking news about his me... | Listen big surprise. - Democrats and Republicans, diverge greatly in their response. to James Comey's testimony Democrats have been outraged saying that Mr Comey's testimony showed President Trump. has a; contempt for; justice Republicans on the other hand have largely criticized Mr Comey for leaking news about his mee... | listen, big surprise - democrats and republicans diverge greatly in their response to james comey's testimony. democrats have been outraged saying that mr. comey's testimony showed president trump has a contempt for justice. republicans, on the other hand, have largely criticized mr. comey for leaking news about his me... |
We're going to turn now to Michael Graham, conservative commentator, ask what he thinks. He's at the studios we usually occupy in the District of Columbia. Michael, thanks so much for being with us. | we're going to turn, now to michael graham; conservative commentator ask. what; he thinks he's at the, studios we usually occupy, in the district of columbia michael, thanks so. much for being with | We're, going to turn now to, Michael Graham conservative commentator ask what he thinks He's at the studios we, usually occupy in the District of Columbia Michael thanks so much for being with | we're going to turn now to michael graham, conservative commentator, ask what he thinks. he's at the studios we usually occupy in the district of columbia. michael, thanks so much for being with us. |
And burning in jealousy that you're down South. I'm from South Carolina, as you know, so, go cocks. And I would say that we are rivals... | and burning in jealousy that you're down south i'm from south carolina as you know. so go cocks and i would say that we are | And burning in jealousy that you're down South I'm from South Carolina, as you know so go cocks And I would say. that we; are | and burning in jealousy that you're down south. i'm from south carolina, as you know, so, go cocks. and i would say that we are rivals... |
He's talking about a sports team. OK, go ahead. | he's talking about a sports team ok go | He's talking about a sports team OK go | he's talking about a sports team. ok, go ahead. |
I would... | i | I | i would... |
(LAUGHTER) | (laughter) | ||
Well, of course, you're in Alabama. They all know the - I would say our SCC rivals except for south (unintelligible) never going to beat Alabama. So we're not really - we're just, you know, homecoming fodder for the Crimson Tide. | well of course you're. in alabama they all, know the - i would. say our scc rivals except for south (unintelligible) never going to. beat alabama so we're not really - we're just you know homecoming, fodder for the crimson | Well of; course you're in Alabama They all know the - I would say our SCC rivals except for south (unintelligible) never going to. beat Alabama So we're not really - we're just you know homecoming fodder for the Crimson | well, of course, you're in alabama. they all know the - i would say our scc rivals except for south (unintelligible) never going to beat alabama. so we're not really - we're just, you know, homecoming fodder for the crimson tide. |
Thank you, Michael. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said that President Trump - he just said the president's new at this. Do you buy that? | thank you michael speaker of the house paul ryan said that president. trump - he just said the president's new, at this do you buy, | Thank you. Michael Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said that, President Trump - he just said the president's new; at this Do you buy | thank you, michael. speaker of the house paul ryan said that president trump - he just said the president's new at this. do you buy that? |
Well, I mean, it's obvious that he's both new at it and not particularly good at it. I mean, it was painful. As I was sitting there listening to James Comey describe that one-on-one intimate dinner a week after Trump took office, I just felt - I remember how uncomfortable my prom date looked as I leered at her across t... | well, i. mean it's, obvious that he's both new, at it and not particularly good at it i mean it was. painful as i was sitting. there, listening to, james. comey describe that one-on-one intimate dinner, a week after trump took office i just felt - i remember how uncomfortable my prom date looked as i leered at her acro... | Well I mean, it's, obvious that he's both new, at it and not particularly good at it I mean it was painful As I; was sitting there listening to James Comey describe, that one-on-one intimate dinner a week after, Trump took office I just felt - I remember how. uncomfortable my prom date looked as I leered at her across ... | well, i mean, it's obvious that he's both new at it and not particularly good at it. i mean, it was painful. as i was sitting there listening to james comey describe that one-on-one intimate dinner a week after trump took office, i just felt - i remember how uncomfortable my prom date looked as i leered at her across t... |
(Laughter). | (laughter). | ||
...This was even worse than that. But I will I will also say this that, you know, I spent the - as you know, Scott, I'm very reluctant to ever be around adult beverages. But I did force myself to go to Shaw's Tavern in D.C. because in Alabama, believe this or not, it's a party in D.C. to watch a bureaucrat testify. | ...this was. even. worse. than that but i will i will also say this that. you know, i, spent; the - as. you know scott i'm very reluctant; to, ever be around. adult, beverages but i did force myself to go to shaw's tavern in d.c because in alabama believe this or not it's a party in d.c to watch a bureaucrat, | ...This was even worse than that But I will I will also. say this that you know I spent the - as you know Scott I'm very reluctant to ever be around adult beverages But I did force myself to go to Shaw's, Tavern in D.C because in, Alabama believe this or not it's a party; in, D.C. to watch a bureaucrat | ...this was even worse than that. but i will i will also say this that, you know, i spent the - as you know, scott, i'm very reluctant to ever be around adult beverages. but i did force myself to go to shaw's tavern in d.c. because in alabama, believe this or not, it's a party in d.c. to watch a bureaucrat testify. |
The place was packed. There was a line out the door - a hundred people waiting to get in and have cocktails and watch Comey. And I got to tell you, I think for the typical person in Lexington, S.C, where I grew up - in Alabama, in Indiana - this was such a D.C. thing. A - you know, a bureaucrat who wanted to keep his j... | the place was packed there was a line, out the door - a hundred people waiting to get in and have cocktails and watch comey and i, got to tell; you i think for; the typical person in lexington s.c where i grew up - in alabama, in, indiana - this was. such a d.c thing a - you know a bureaucrat who wanted; to keep his jo... | The place was packed There was a line; out the door - a hundred people. waiting to get in and have cocktails and watch Comey And I got to tell you I think for the typical person in Lexington. S.C where I grew up - in Alabama in Indiana - this, was such a D.C thing A - you know a bureaucrat who. wanted to keep. his job ... | the place was packed. there was a line out the door - a hundred people waiting to get in and have cocktails and watch comey. and i got to tell you, i think for the typical person in lexington, s.c, where i grew up - in alabama, in indiana - this was such a d.c. thing. a - you know, a bureaucrat who wanted to keep his j... |
But there's some other stuff, too. I mean, the investigation into Russia, the - you know, the allegations there might have been more contact with this enigmatic Russian ambassador, for that matter, stories about personal financial scandal in the Trump family and their relationship with the St. Jude's Children's Hospita... | but there's some other stuff too i mean the investigation into russia the - you know the allegations there might have been more, contact with this enigmatic russian ambassador for that matter stories, about personal financial scandal in the trump; family and their, relationship with the st jude's children's, hospital d... | But. there's, some other stuff too I mean the investigation into Russia the, - you know the allegations there might have been more contact with this enigmatic Russian ambassador; for that matter stories about personal financial scandal in the Trump family and their relationship with the St Jude's Children's Hospital Do... | but there's some other stuff, too. i mean, the investigation into russia, the - you know, the allegations there might have been more contact with this enigmatic russian ambassador, for that matter, stories about personal financial scandal in the trump family and their relationship with the st. jude's children's hospita... |
As far as the Comey process, I don't think so. I mean, I really believe that one of the best things that happened for President Trump to keep his team with him - because that's all he has. He only has his team. He's lost the Democrats. He's lost independents - is when they heard James Comey acknowledge that Donald Trum... | as. far as the comey process i don't think so i mean i really believe that one of the best things that happened for president trump to keep his team with him - because that's. all he has he only has his team he's lost the democrats he's lost independents - is, when they heard james comey acknowledge that donald, trump ... | As far as the Comey process I don't think so I mean I really believe that one of the best things that happened for President Trump to keep his team with him. - because that's. all he has He only has his. team He's lost the. Democrats He's lost independents - is when they heard. James Comey acknowledge that Donald Trump... | as far as the comey process, i don't think so. i mean, i really believe that one of the best things that happened for president trump to keep his team with him - because that's all he has. he only has his team. he's lost the democrats. he's lost independents - is when they heard james comey acknowledge that donald trum... |
That was big. And when James Comey acknowledged that he orchestrated the release of his memo to himself through a friend, that just sent the message, yeah, deep state out to get him. This is exactly what we thought of Washington. And it lets Trump supporters maintain their support. | that was big and when james comey acknowledged that, he orchestrated the release of his memo to himself through a friend that just, sent the. message yeah deep state out to get him this is exactly what we thought of washington and it lets trump supporters maintain their | That was big And when James Comey acknowledged that he orchestrated the release of his memo to himself. through a friend that just sent the message yeah deep state out to get him This is exactly. what we thought of Washington And. it lets Trump supporters maintain their | that was big. and when james comey acknowledged that he orchestrated the release of his memo to himself through a friend, that just sent the message, yeah, deep state out to get him. this is exactly what we thought of washington. and it lets trump supporters maintain their support. |
Michael Graham, thanks very much for being back with us. | michael graham thanks very much for being back, with | Michael Graham thanks very, much for being, back with | michael graham, thanks very much for being back with us. |
Have a biscuit for me, please. | have a biscuit for, me | Have a biscuit for me, | have a biscuit for me, please. |
(Laughter) All right, sir. | (laughter) all right | (Laughter) All right | (laughter) all right, sir. |
This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News. I'm Scott Simon. We're going to hear, now, about a landmark documentary. In 1960, CBS aired "Harvest Of Shame," about the plight of migrant farmworkers. It was the first time millions of Americans were given a hard look at what it means to live in poverty, and it aired the day aft... | this is weekend edition. from npr news i'm scott simon. we're going to hear now about a landmark documentary in 1960, cbs aired "harvest of shame" about the plight of migrant farmworkers it was the first time millions, of americans were given a hard look at what it means to live in poverty and it aired; the day after | This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News, I'm Scott Simon We're going to hear now, about a landmark documentary In 1960, CBS aired "Harvest Of Shame" about the plight of migrant farmworkers, It was the first time millions of. Americans were given a hard look at what it means to live in poverty and it aired the day, after | this is weekend edition from npr news. i'm scott simon. we're going to hear, now, about a landmark documentary. in 1960, cbs aired "harvest of shame," about the plight of migrant farmworkers. it was the first time millions of americans were given a hard look at what it means to live in poverty, and it aired the day aft... |
(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "HARVEST OF SHAME") | (soundbite of film "harvest of | (SOUNDBITE. OF FILM "HARVEST OF | (soundbite of film, "harvest of shame") |
EDWARD R. MURROW: We present this report on Thanksgiving because were it not for the labor of the people you're going to meet, you might not starve, but your table would not be laden with the luxuries that we have all come to regard as essentials. | edward r murrow: we present this report on thanksgiving because were it. not for the labor of the people you're going to meet you might not starve but your table would, not be laden with the. luxuries that we have all come to regard as | EDWARD R MURROW: We present this report on Thanksgiving because, were, it not for, the labor of the people you're going to meet you might not starve but your table would not be laden with the luxuries that. we have all come. to regard as | edward r. murrow: we present this report on thanksgiving because were it not for the labor of the people you're going to meet, you might not starve, but your table would not be laden with the luxuries that we have all come to regard as essentials. |
It has been ten years since Edward R. Murrow made "Harvest Of Shame." We hope that no one will need to make a film about migrants ten years from now. | it has been ten years since edward r murrow made "harvest of shame" we. hope that no one will need to make a film about migrants ten years from | It has been ten years since Edward R Murrow made "Harvest Of, Shame" We hope that no one will, need to make a film, about migrants ten years from | it has been ten years since edward r. murrow made "harvest of shame." we hope that no one will need to make a film about migrants ten years from now. |
If memory serves, over 120, you were pretty safe. | if memory serves, over 120, you were pretty | If, memory serves over 120, you were, pretty | if memory serves, over 120, you were pretty safe. |
Welcome everybody, and let me just jump ahead a little bit. So you've just heard from Senator Joe Biden, one of the candidates for president. And before we move on to tackle other topics, I want to get your opinion on a last question that I post to Senator Biden. I asked him what he thought about the state of civil rig... | welcome everybody and let me just jump ahead a little bit so you've just, heard from senator joe biden one of the candidates for president and before we move on to tackle other topics i want to get your opinion on a last question that i post to senator biden i asked him what he thought about the state of civil rights i... | Welcome everybody and let me just jump ahead, a little bit So you've just heard from Senator Joe Biden one of. the candidates for president And before we move on to tackle other topics I want to get your opinion on a last question that I post to Senator, Biden I asked him what. he thought about the state of civil right... | welcome everybody, and let me just jump ahead a little bit. so you've just heard from senator joe biden, one of the candidates for president. and before we move on to tackle other topics, i want to get your opinion on a last question that i post to senator biden. i asked him what he thought about the state of civil rig... |
Only the civil rights of African-Americans and everyone else are going to be determined by their opportunity -access to opportunity. And it starts with education. It also deals with us trying to change the environment - not only a political, but the cultural environment that permeates everything. | only, the civil rights of african-americans and everyone else are, going to be determined by their opportunity -access to opportunity and it starts with education it also deals with us; trying to change the environment - not. only a political but, the cultural. environment, that permeates | Only the civil rights of African-Americans and everyone, else are going to be, determined by their opportunity -access to opportunity And it starts with education It also deals with. us, trying to change the. environment - not, only a; political but the cultural environment that permeates | only the civil rights of african-americans and everyone else are going to be determined by their opportunity -access to opportunity. and it starts with education. it also deals with us trying to change the environment - not only a political, but the cultural environment that permeates everything. |
If you look at the number of African-Americans as well as whites who are in jail for a violent crime, they only have two things in common. It's not their race. The one thing they have in common is they can't read, and the second thing they have in common is they witnessed their mothers being beaten, or the person raisi... | if you look at the number, of african-americans as well as whites who are in jail for a violent crime. they only have two things in, common it's not their race the one thing they have in common, is they can't read and the second thing they have in common is they witnessed their mothers being beaten or the person, raisi... | If, you look at the number of African-Americans; as well as. whites who. are in jail for a violent crime they only have two things in common, It's not their race The one thing they have, in common is they can't read and the second thing they have in common is they witnessed their mothers being beaten or the person rais... | if you look at the number of african-americans as well as whites who are in jail for a violent crime, they only have two things in common. it's not their race. the one thing they have in common is they can't read, and the second thing they have in common is they witnessed their mothers being beaten, or the person raisi... |
That's why the proudest thing I've ever done in my life is writing the Violence Against Woman Act, and pushing and pushing against all odds to get it passed, even over the initial objections of a lot of groups you'd think would've supported it. | that's why the proudest thing i've ever done in my life, is writing; the. violence, against woman act. and pushing and, pushing against all odds to get, it, passed even over the. initial objections of a lot of groups you'd think would've supported. | That's, why the proudest thing I've, ever done in my; life is writing the Violence Against Woman, Act and pushing and pushing against all odds to get it passed even. over the initial, objections, of a lot of groups you'd think would've supported | that's why the proudest thing i've ever done in my life is writing the violence against woman act, and pushing and pushing against all odds to get it passed, even over the initial objections of a lot of groups you'd think would've supported it. |
Because if you could change any one thing, you could change the learned behavior of violence. And the most victimized community, most victimized community in American society happens to be the African-American community because they're also the poorest community out there. | because if you could change, any one thing you could change the learned behavior of, violence and the most victimized, community. most victimized community in american society happens to be the african-american community; because they're also the poorest community out | Because if you, could change. any one thing, you could change the learned behavior, of violence And the most victimized community most, victimized community in American society happens to be the African-American community; because they're also, the poorest community out | because if you could change any one thing, you could change the learned behavior of violence. and the most victimized community, most victimized community in american society happens to be the african-american community because they're also the poorest community out there. |
And so you got to change opportunity. I would fundamentally alter the way in which we provide access to college. I would fundamentally change the way in which we - for example, we all talk about No Child Left Behind. Well, look, we're $74 billion behind in funding. But even if we funded it, it's not the answer. The ans... | and so you, got to change opportunity i, would fundamentally alter the way in which we provide access to college, i would fundamentally change the way in, which we - for example, we all talk about. no child left behind well look we're $74 billion behind in funding but even if we funded, it it's not the answer the answe... | And so you got to change opportunity I would fundamentally alter the way, in. which we provide access to college I would fundamentally, change the way in which we - for example we all talk. about No Child, Left Behind Well look, we're $74 billion behind in funding But even if we funded it it's; not the answer The answe... | and so you got to change opportunity. i would fundamentally alter the way in which we provide access to college. i would fundamentally change the way in which we - for example, we all talk about no child left behind. well, look, we're $74 billion behind in funding. but even if we funded it, it's not the answer. the ans... |
My wife is an educator. She's a teacher at high school and now at a college level in the last 15 years. She has her doctorate. My deceased wife was a teacher. Ask any teacher, whether you have an advanced classroom or remedial class, the smaller the class, the better your chances. We know that. Why don't we deal with t... | my wife is an educator she's. a teacher at high school and now at, a college level in the last 15 years she, has her doctorate my deceased wife was a teacher ask any teacher whether, you have an advanced classroom or remedial class the smaller the class the better your chances we know that why don't we, deal with | My wife is an educator She's a teacher at high. school and now at a college. level in the, last 15 years She has. her; doctorate My. deceased; wife; was a teacher Ask any teacher whether you have. an advanced classroom or remedial class the smaller the class the better your chances We, know that Why don't we deal with | my wife is an educator. she's a teacher at high school and now at a college level in the last 15 years. she has her doctorate. my deceased wife was a teacher. ask any teacher, whether you have an advanced classroom or remedial class, the smaller the class, the better your chances. we know that. why don't we deal with t... |
We know that if we wanted the brightest students in the world, we have to - the brightest teachers in the world. Why aren't we doing what Japan does? Paying teachers are saying they pay their engineers. Why weren't we attracting the best people out of the UCLA's and the great universities out here in this state to go i... | we know that if we wanted the brightest students in the world we have to - the brightest teachers in the world why aren't we doing what. japan does? paying teachers are saying they pay their engineers why, weren't we, attracting. the best, people out of, the ucla's and. the great. universities out here in this state to... | We know that if we. wanted the brightest students in the; world we have to. - the brightest teachers in the world Why aren't we doing what Japan, does? Paying teachers are saying they pay their engineers Why weren't we attracting the best people out of. the UCLA's and the great universities out here in this, state to g... | we know that if we wanted the brightest students in the world, we have to - the brightest teachers in the world. why aren't we doing what japan does? paying teachers are saying they pay their engineers. why weren't we attracting the best people out of the ucla's and the great universities out here in this state to go i... |
But imagine, if I can end the war in Iraq, that's a $100 billion a year. If I'm able to change the tax structures I want to, just eliminating the top - just not renewing the top bracket, that's $185 billion a year I have to spend. | but imagine if i can end, the war in iraq that's a $100 billion a year if i'm able to. change the tax structures i want to just eliminating the top - just not renewing the top bracket that's $185 billion a year i have; to | But imagine if. I can end the war in Iraq that's a $100 billion a year If I'm able, to change the tax, structures I want to just eliminating. the top - just not renewing the top bracket that's $185 billion a, year I have to | but imagine, if i can end the war in iraq, that's a $100 billion a year. if i'm able to change the tax structures i want to, just eliminating the top - just not renewing the top bracket, that's $185 billion a year i have to spend. |
I can change the country with the help of people. But you got to - we got to stop, sort of nibble around the edges of this stuff. | i can, change. the country with the. help, of. people but you got to - we got to stop sort of nibble, around the edges of this | I. can change, the country with the help of people But you got to - we got to stop sort of nibble around the edges of this | i can change the country with the help of people. but you got to - we got to stop, sort of nibble around the edges of this stuff. |
I mean, I was a single parent. I had a lot of help raising my kids. I can't imagine how hard it is for a high school dropout mother of two who is a woman of color - or not even of color, a woman, a, you know, a Caucasian woman. Her kids are held to the same exact standards as are. What do we do? Early childhood educati... | i mean i was a single parent i, had a lot of help raising my kids i, can't imagine how hard it is for a high school dropout, mother of, two who is a woman of color - or not even of color a woman a you know a caucasian woman her kids are held to the same exact standards as are what do we do? early childhood education ac... | I mean I was a single parent I had a lot of help raising my kids I can't imagine how hard it is for a high school dropout mother of two who is a woman of, color - or not even of. color a woman a you know a Caucasian woman Her kids are held to; the same exact standards as are What do we do? Early childhood. education ac... | i mean, i was a single parent. i had a lot of help raising my kids. i can't imagine how hard it is for a high school dropout mother of two who is a woman of color - or not even of color, a woman, a, you know, a caucasian woman. her kids are held to the same exact standards as are. what do we do? early childhood educati... |
So John, that was quite an exposition from Senator Joe Biden. He talked about everything from taking money that is currently being spent on the war and putting it to social programs to really helping out single parents. Do you invest in his vision of what would make America more just in a civil rights sense? | so john that was quite an exposition. from senator joe biden, he talked about everything from taking money that is currently being, spent on the war and. putting it to social. programs. to really. helping out single parents do you invest in his vision of. what would make america more just in a, civil rights | So John that was quite an exposition from Senator Joe Biden He talked about. everything from taking money that is currently being spent on the war. and putting it to social programs, to really helping out single parents Do. you invest in his vision of, what would make America more just in a civil rights | so john, that was quite an exposition from senator joe biden. he talked about everything from taking money that is currently being spent on the war and putting it to social programs to really helping out single parents. do you invest in his vision of what would make america more just in a civil rights sense? |
Wow. First, I've been an admirer of Senator Biden. But unfortunately, what he just said, although it was very articulate - I'm not even going to say the next part - I didn't even mean to go into that point. But although it was, very articulate and it was very well intentioned, there's too much that Biden has not checke... | wow first i've. been an admirer of senator biden but. unfortunately what he just said although it was very articulate - i'm not even going to. say. the next part - i didn't even, mean, to, go into that point but although it was very articulate and, it was. very well intentioned there's too much that biden has not check... | Wow First I've been an admirer of Senator Biden But unfortunately what he just said. although it was very articulate - I'm, not even going to say the, next part - I didn't, even mean to go into that point But although it was very articulate and it. was very well intentioned there's too, much that; Biden has not checked... | wow. first, i've been an admirer of senator biden. but unfortunately, what he just said, although it was very articulate - i'm not even going to say the next part - i didn't even mean to go into that point. but although it was, very articulate and it was very well intentioned, there's too much that biden has not checke... |
Violence against women is terrible, but that being the key, I'm not sure to the extent that there was a hint in there that the things like Head Start need to be increased. The literature is extremely, extremely divided. There is no solid demonstration that small classrooms are the answer and poor kids are being taught ... | violence against women is. terrible but that being the key i'm not sure to the extent, that there was a hint in there that the things like head start need to be increased the literature. is extremely extremely divided there is no solid demonstration that small classrooms are the answer and poor kids are being taught ve... | Violence against women, is terrible but that, being the key I'm. not sure to the extent that. there was, a hint, in there that the things like Head Start need to be increased The literature is extremely extremely divided There is no solid demonstration that small classrooms are the answer and poor kids are being taught... | violence against women is terrible, but that being the key, i'm not sure to the extent that there was a hint in there that the things like head start need to be increased. the literature is extremely, extremely divided. there is no solid demonstration that small classrooms are the answer and poor kids are being taught ... |
You can go point by point by point. I get his basic vision, but a lot of that was sort of Democratic Party platitudes that sound good, but which, if he could enact right now, I think we would look a year from now or five years from now and see that nothing had changed because the problems are more complex than that. | you can go. point by point by point i get his basic vision but a lot of that was sort of democratic party platitudes that sound good but which if he could enact right now i think we would, look a year from now or five years from now and see that nothing had changed because the problems are more complex than | You can go point by point by point I get his basic vision but a lot of that was sort of Democratic Party platitudes that sound good but, which if he could enact right now I think we would look a year from now or five years from now and see that nothing had changed because the problems are more complex than | you can go point by point by point. i get his basic vision, but a lot of that was sort of democratic party platitudes that sound good, but which, if he could enact right now, i think we would look a year from now or five years from now and see that nothing had changed because the problems are more complex than that. |
E.R.? | e.r.? | ||
Professor E.R. SHIPP (Journalism, Hofstra University School of Communication): They've always been more complex than that. But what he did say is something that - isn't that surprising? It's what the civil rights struggle has always been about. Best access to opportunity. So that's the key phrase. How do we do that? Ho... | professor e.r shipp (journalism hofstra. university. school of communication): they've always; been more complex than that but what he did say is something that - isn't that surprising? it's what the civil rights struggle has always been, about best access to opportunity so that's the key phrase, how do we do that? how... | Professor E.R SHIPP (Journalism. Hofstra. University School of Communication): They've always been more complex than that But what he did say is something; that - isn't that surprising? It's what the civil rights struggle has always been about Best access to opportunity So that's the key phrase How do we, do that? How ... | professor e.r. shipp (journalism, hofstra university school of communication): they've always been more complex than that. but what he did say is something that - isn't that surprising? it's what the civil rights struggle has always been about. best access to opportunity. so that's the key phrase. how do we do that? ho... |
These are the hard issues. And during the course of a presidential campaign, we will hear slogans like this, but we won't really see any action. Think about the time remaining between now and the next presidential election. You will see how little can be done by so many over so many issues. | these are the hard issues and during the. course of a presidential campaign we will hear slogans like this but we won't really see any action think about the time. remaining between now and the next presidential election you will see how, little can be done by so many, over, so many | These are the hard issues And during, the course of, a presidential campaign we will hear slogans like this but we. won't really see any action Think about the time remaining between now and the next presidential election You will see how little can be done by so, many over so many | these are the hard issues. and during the course of a presidential campaign, we will hear slogans like this, but we won't really see any action. think about the time remaining between now and the next presidential election. you will see how little can be done by so many over so many issues. |
Jeff, the things that Senator Biden laid out were very much broad strokes social policy. Is that what comes to mind for you when you think about a civil rights commitment from a politician? | jeff the. things that senator biden laid out were very, much broad strokes social. policy, is that what comes to mind for you when you think about a civil rights commitment from a | Jeff the; things that Senator Biden laid out were very much broad strokes social policy Is that what comes to mind for you when, you think about a civil, rights commitment from a | jeff, the things that senator biden laid out were very much broad strokes social policy. is that what comes to mind for you when you think about a civil rights commitment from a politician? |
Columbine happened and it got around, especially in this Internet age, and now that is a model that many sick, little people are going to copy, which they couldn't have in 1985 because it wasn't a pattern yet. | columbine. happened and, it got around especially in this internet age and now that is a. model that many sick little people are going, to copy, which they couldn't have in 1985 because it wasn't, a pattern | Columbine, happened and. it got around especially in this Internet age and now that is a model that many sick little, people are. going to copy which they couldn't have in 1985 because. it wasn't a pattern | columbine happened and it got around, especially in this internet age, and now that is a model that many sick, little people are going to copy, which they couldn't have in 1985 because it wasn't a pattern yet. |
Not exactly, and it's very - it's interesting that you use that term, because that's exactly what I was going to say. And Senator Biden is definitely well spoken in the way that he articulated the broad strokes. But in terms of how you provide access to the opportunity, it's like in a painting. It's not the broad strok... | not exactly and it's very - it's. interesting that you use, that term because that's exactly what i was going to say, and senator. biden is definitely well spoken in the. way that he articulated the broad strokes but in terms, of how you provide access to the opportunity it's like in a painting it's not the broad strok... | Not exactly and it's very - it's interesting that you use that term because that's exactly what I was. going to say And Senator Biden is definitely well spoken in the way. that he articulated the broad strokes But in terms of how you provide access to the opportunity it's, like in a painting It's not the, broad strokes... | not exactly, and it's very - it's interesting that you use that term, because that's exactly what i was going to say. and senator biden is definitely well spoken in the way that he articulated the broad strokes. but in terms of how you provide access to the opportunity, it's like in a painting. it's not the broad strok... |
So we've heard the broad strokes, and he even acknowledge the broad strokes himself. He's like, we know we need smaller classroom size. We know we need programs and opportunities, et cetera. But we never hear about the details. And considering the fact that he's been in the Senate for 30 years, it seems as if you would... | so we've heard the broad strokes and he even acknowledge, the broad strokes himself he's like we know we need smaller classroom size. we know we need programs, and opportunities et cetera but we never hear about the, details and considering the fact that he's, been in the senate for 30 years it seems as if, you would h... | So we've, heard the broad strokes and, he even acknowledge the broad strokes himself He's like we know we, need. smaller classroom size We, know we need programs and opportunities et cetera But we never hear about the. details; And considering the fact that he's been in the; Senate for 30 years it seems as if you. woul... | so we've heard the broad strokes, and he even acknowledge the broad strokes himself. he's like, we know we need smaller classroom size. we know we need programs and opportunities, et cetera. but we never hear about the details. and considering the fact that he's been in the senate for 30 years, it seems as if you would... |
And I think that goes to regardless of the level of street credibility you may have in the civil rights movement, or in putting people together and witnessing things in the '60s - regardless to that, it speaks to the nature of being in the Senate for 30 years. And I really think that when it comes down to it, when you'... | and i think that goes to regardless of the level of street credibility you may have in the civil rights movement or in putting people together and, witnessing things in. the '60s - regardless to that it speaks to the nature of being in the senate for 30 years and i really think, that when it comes down to it, when. you... | And I think, that goes to regardless of the level of street credibility you may have in the civil rights movement or in putting people together, and witnessing things in the '60s - regardless to, that it speaks to the nature of being in the, Senate. for 30 years And I really think that when it comes down to it when you... | and i think that goes to regardless of the level of street credibility you may have in the civil rights movement, or in putting people together and witnessing things in the '60s - regardless to that, it speaks to the nature of being in the senate for 30 years. and i really think that when it comes down to it, when you'... |
So I think that that eventually, that's going to come up and - although he might be bolstered by the two cardinal rules that you gave him that might save him from a political misstep in the future. | so i think that that eventually that's going to come up. and - although he might be bolstered by the two cardinal rules that you gave, him that might save, him from a political misstep in the | So I think that that eventually that's going to come up and - although he might be bolstered by the two cardinal rules that you gave him that might save him, from a political misstep in, the | so i think that that eventually, that's going to come up and - although he might be bolstered by the two cardinal rules that you gave him that might save him from a political misstep in the future. |
Well, very briefly, before we move on - because there's a lot of other stuff to talk about. I want to just sort of get each of you - how about, E.R., John, and then back to Jeff - do you think that experience can be a disadvantage now in the presidential campaign where you've got Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, neith... | well very briefly. before, we move. on - because, there's a lot of other, stuff to talk about i want to just sort of. get. each of you - how about e.r., john and then. back to jeff - do you think that, experience can be a. disadvantage now in the presidential campaign where you've got barack obama and hillary clinton, ... | Well very briefly before we move on - because there's a lot of. other stuff. to talk; about I want to just sort, of get each of you - how about E.R., John and then back to Jeff - do you think that experience can be a disadvantage now in the presidential campaign where you've got Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton neither... | well, very briefly, before we move on - because there's a lot of other stuff to talk about. i want to just sort of get each of you - how about, e.r., john, and then back to jeff - do you think that experience can be a disadvantage now in the presidential campaign where you've got barack obama and hillary clinton, neith... |
It depends on what kind of experience you're talking about. The experience of a Joe Biden for 30 years in the Senate may mean that his time has passed. We've been through too many cycles where nothing was quite accomplished that had been promised to us as a nation. | it. depends on what kind of experience you're; talking about the experience of a joe biden for, 30 years in the senate may mean that his time has passed we've been through too many cycles. where nothing was quite accomplished that had been promised to us as a | It depends on what kind of experience you're talking about. The experience of a Joe Biden for 30 years in; the Senate may mean that his time has passed We've been through too many, cycles. where nothing was quite accomplished that had been promised to us as a | it depends on what kind of experience you're talking about. the experience of a joe biden for 30 years in the senate may mean that his time has passed. we've been through too many cycles where nothing was quite accomplished that had been promised to us as a nation. |
And so I think it depends on the type of experience. Obama has experience. Clinton has experience. They're in different ways, though, than someone who's just been in the Senate for 30 years. | and so i think it depends on the type of, experience obama has experience clinton has experience they're in different ways though than someone who's just been in the senate for | And, so I think it depends on the type of experience Obama has. experience Clinton has experience They're, in different, ways though than someone who's just been in the Senate for | and so i think it depends on the type of experience. obama has experience. clinton has experience. they're in different ways, though, than someone who's just been in the senate for 30 years. |
John? | john? | ||
Well, I think experience can be nice, but there are also times when fresh perspectives and fresh thinking are necessary. And it could be argued that somebody like Obama, having been in for such a short time means that his thoughts haven't hardened into certain patterns, that he isn't as beholden to certain groups. | well. i think experience can be nice but there are also times when fresh perspectives and fresh thinking are necessary and it could be argued that somebody like, obama having been in for such a short time means that his thoughts haven't hardened, into certain patterns that he isn't as beholden to certain | Well I think experience can be nice but there are also times when fresh perspectives and fresh. thinking are necessary And it, could be argued that somebody like Obama having been, in for such a short time means that his thoughts haven't hardened. into certain patterns that he isn't as. beholden to certain | well, i think experience can be nice, but there are also times when fresh perspectives and fresh thinking are necessary. and it could be argued that somebody like obama, having been in for such a short time means that his thoughts haven't hardened into certain patterns, that he isn't as beholden to certain groups. |
And so actually, I think that experience sometimes can be overrated. I kind of like the direction that things are going in. | and so, actually i think. that experience sometimes can be overrated i, kind, of like the direction that things are going | And so actually I think, that experience sometimes can be. overrated I kind of like, the, direction that things are going | and so actually, i think that experience sometimes can be overrated. i kind of like the direction that things are going in. |
Jeff? | jeff? | ||
Yeah. I think experience can be helpful, but in this case I think experience is hurtful because you become - you are a part of the problem that people have been complaining about for the last six to eight years. I think that it's just like with teaching their people who are career teachers for 30-plus years. | yeah i think experience can be helpful but in this case i think experience. is hurtful because. you become - you are a part of the problem, that people have been complaining about for the last six to eight years. i think that it's just. like with teaching their people who are career teachers for 30-plus, | Yeah, I think experience can be helpful, but in this case I think experience is hurtful because you become - you are a, part of the, problem that people have been complaining about for the last six to, eight years I think. that it's just like with teaching their people who are career teachers for 30-plus | yeah. i think experience can be helpful, but in this case i think experience is hurtful because you become - you are a part of the problem that people have been complaining about for the last six to eight years. i think that it's just like with teaching their people who are career teachers for 30-plus years. |
There are people who are career administrators in education, and they got out of the classroom after a few years to get into administration. There's a reason why somebody would spend 30 years in the classroom, because they are not administrative material. And I think that that might come down to one of the biggest issu... | there. are people who are career administrators in education; and they got out of, the classroom after a few years to get into administration there's a reason why somebody; would spend 30 years in the classroom. because they are not administrative material and, i think that that might come down to one, of the biggest i... | There are people who are career. administrators in education and they got out of the classroom. after. a few, years to get into administration, There's a reason why somebody would. spend 30 years in the classroom because they are not administrative material, And I think that that might come down to one of. the biggest ... | there are people who are career administrators in education, and they got out of the classroom after a few years to get into administration. there's a reason why somebody would spend 30 years in the classroom, because they are not administrative material. and i think that that might come down to one of the biggest issu... |
All right. Well, you guys are a bunch of tough critics. And in case folks are just tuning in, this is NPR's NEWS & NOTES. I'm Farai Chideya. We have just been hearing from Jeff Obafemi Carr, host of the radio show "Freestyle," John McWhorter, Manhattan Institute senior fellow in public policy, and E.R. Shipp, professor... | all right well you guys are a bunch of tough critics and in case folks are just tuning in this is npr's news & notes i'm farai chideya we have just been hearing from jeff obafemi carr host of the radio show "freestyle" john mcwhorter manhattan institute senior fellow in public policy and, e.r shipp, professor in journa... | All right Well you guys, are a bunch of tough critics, And in case folks are just tuning in this is NPR's NEWS & NOTES I'm Farai, Chideya We have. just been, hearing from, Jeff Obafemi Carr host of the radio show. "Freestyle" John McWhorter Manhattan Institute senior fellow in public policy and E.R Shipp professor in j... | all right. well, you guys are a bunch of tough critics. and in case folks are just tuning in, this is npr's news & notes. i'm farai chideya. we have just been hearing from jeff obafemi carr, host of the radio show "freestyle," john mcwhorter, manhattan institute senior fellow in public policy, and e.r. shipp, professor... |
I want to move on to another topic that's just, I mean, it's been wrenching everyone - Virginia Tech. And professor and poet Nikki Giovanni comforted and inspired her students at a convocation. Let's take a listen. | i want to move on to another, topic that's just i mean it's been wrenching everyone - virginia tech and professor and poet nikki giovanni comforted and inspired her students at a convocation let's take a | I want to move on to another topic that's just I mean it's been wrenching everyone - Virginia Tech And professor and poet Nikki Giovanni comforted and inspired her students, at a. convocation Let's take a | i want to move on to another topic that's just, i mean, it's been wrenching everyone - virginia tech. and professor and poet nikki giovanni comforted and inspired her students at a convocation. let's take a listen. |
We are strong and brave and innocent and unafraid. We are better than we think and not quite what we want to be. We are alive to the imagination and the possibility. We will continue to invent the future through our blood and tears, through all this sadness. We are the Hokies. We will prevail. We will prevail. We will ... | we; are strong and brave and innocent and unafraid we are better than we think and, not quite what we want to. be we are alive to the imagination and the possibility we will continue to invent. the, future through our blood and tears through all this sadness we; are the hokies we will prevail we will prevail we will pr... | We are strong and brave. and innocent and unafraid We. are better than we think and not quite what we want to be We are alive to the imagination and the possibility We will continue to invent the future through our blood and tears through all this sadness We are the Hokies We will prevail We will prevail We will prevai... | we are strong and brave and innocent and unafraid. we are better than we think and not quite what we want to be. we are alive to the imagination and the possibility. we will continue to invent the future through our blood and tears, through all this sadness. we are the hokies. we will prevail. we will prevail. we will ... |
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So Professor Giovanni was one of the people who had a chance to see the shooter and what some people have been calling some really disturbing work output of his. He wrote, for example - and it's posted online now - some really disturbing plays. | so professor giovanni was one of the people who had a chance to see the shooter and what some people have been calling some really disturbing work output of his he wrote for example - and it's posted online now - some really disturbing | So Professor Giovanni was one. of the people who had, a. chance to see the shooter and what some people have been calling some really disturbing work output of his, He wrote for example - and, it's posted online, now, - some really disturbing | so professor giovanni was one of the people who had a chance to see the shooter and what some people have been calling some really disturbing work output of his. he wrote, for example - and it's posted online now - some really disturbing plays. |
Is this a situation where, you know, he obeyed the law in buying the guns. He didn't break any gun laws that existed. He bought things that he could legally buy. But should someone have taken a closer look at this troubled young man before this happened? | is this a situation where, you know he obeyed, the law in buying the guns he didn't break any gun laws that existed he bought things that. he. could legally buy but should someone have taken, a closer look at this troubled young man before this | Is this a situation where; you know he obeyed the law in buying the guns He didn't break any gun laws that existed He bought things that he, could legally buy But should someone have taken a. closer look at this troubled young man before this | is this a situation where, you know, he obeyed the law in buying the guns. he didn't break any gun laws that existed. he bought things that he could legally buy. but should someone have taken a closer look at this troubled young man before this happened? |
They tried. In fact, Professor Giovanni spoke to the department chair in creative writing in the English Department. He was an English major. And that person decided to do one-on-one instruction with him to remove him from the classroom because he was deemed to be so disruptive of other students' learning. | they tried in fact, professor giovanni spoke. to the department chair in creative writing in the english. department he was an english major and that person decided to do one-on-one instruction with him to remove him from the classroom because he was deemed. to be so disruptive of other | They tried In fact Professor Giovanni spoke to the; department, chair in creative writing in the English Department He was an English major And that person. decided, to do one-on-one instruction with him to remove him from the classroom because he was deemed to be so disruptive of other | they tried. in fact, professor giovanni spoke to the department chair in creative writing in the english department. he was an english major. and that person decided to do one-on-one instruction with him to remove him from the classroom because he was deemed to be so disruptive of other students' learning. |
But, as you said, he had done everything more or less by the book up to and including buying his weapons. So there was little that the campus, based on its current policy, could do. He's a grownup and he's 23 years old. So unless he openly threatens somebody, there wasn't much that could be done other than to monitor h... | but as you said he had done everything, more or less by the book up to and including buying his weapons so there was little that. the campus; based, on. its current policy. could do he's a grownup and he's 23 years old so unless he openly threatens, somebody there. wasn't much that could. be done other. than to monitor... | But as you said he had, done everything more or less by the. book, up to and including, buying his weapons So there was, little that the campus based, on; its current policy could do He's a grownup and. he's 23 years old So unless he openly threatens somebody there wasn't much. that could be done other than to, monitor... | but, as you said, he had done everything more or less by the book up to and including buying his weapons. so there was little that the campus, based on its current policy, could do. he's a grownup and he's 23 years old. so unless he openly threatens somebody, there wasn't much that could be done other than to monitor h... |
Yeah. It's a really tough, senseless kind of thing because the fact is that I think that most of us can remember in college that there was some weird little guy who liked to draw guns and listen to heavy metal and probably stalked an ex-girlfriend. That guy is always there. And nine times out of 10, he does not shoot u... | yeah it's a really tough senseless kind of thing because the fact is that i think that. most of us can remember in college that there. was some weird, little guy who liked to draw guns and listen to. heavy metal and probably stalked an ex-girlfriend that guy is always there and nine, times out of 10, he does not shoot,... | Yeah It's a really; tough senseless. kind of thing because the fact is that I think that most of us. can remember. in college that there was some weird little guy who liked to draw guns and listen to heavy metal and probably stalked an. ex-girlfriend That guy is always there And nine times. out of 10, he does not shoot... | yeah. it's a really tough, senseless kind of thing because the fact is that i think that most of us can remember in college that there was some weird little guy who liked to draw guns and listen to heavy metal and probably stalked an ex-girlfriend. that guy is always there. and nine times out of 10, he does not shoot u... |
Thank you. | thank | Thank | thank you. |
UNIDENTIFIED MAN #2: No, definitely. | unidentified man #2: no | UNIDENTIFIED MAN #2: No | unidentified man #2: no, definitely. |
And the saddest thing of all is that we can't prevent it, because if we jumped on every weird little guy like that, next there would be the lawsuits about singling out people who were just different, et cetera, who hadn't actually done anything wrong. We really can't know. We are a tough, nasty society in certain ways. | and the saddest thing of all is that we can't. prevent it because if we jumped on every weird. little guy like, that next there would be the lawsuits about singling out people who were just different et. cetera who hadn't actually done anything wrong we. really can't know we are a tough. nasty society in certain | And the saddest, thing of all is that we can't prevent it because if we jumped on. every weird little guy like that, next, there would be the lawsuits about singling out people who were just different et cetera who, hadn't actually done anything wrong We. really can't know We are a tough nasty society, in certain | and the saddest thing of all is that we can't prevent it, because if we jumped on every weird little guy like that, next there would be the lawsuits about singling out people who were just different, et cetera, who hadn't actually done anything wrong. we really can't know. we are a tough, nasty society in certain ways. |
Jeff, let me take you to the gun question. The Australian prime minister blasted what he calls America's gun culture. People in countries around the world are saying America's gun culture - as I mentioned, the shooter was legally purchasing these guns. These were not bought on the underground market or anything like th... | jeff let me take you to the gun question the australian prime minister blasted what he calls america's, gun culture people in countries around the, world are saying america's gun culture - as i mentioned the shooter was, legally purchasing, these guns these were, not bought on the underground, market or anything like | Jeff let me take you to the gun question The Australian prime minister blasted what he calls America's gun culture People in countries around the world are saying America's gun culture - as I mentioned the shooter was legally, purchasing these; guns These were not bought on. the underground market or anything like | jeff, let me take you to the gun question. the australian prime minister blasted what he calls america's gun culture. people in countries around the world are saying america's gun culture - as i mentioned, the shooter was legally purchasing these guns. these were not bought on the underground market or anything like th... |
Do we need different laws, or is it, as John argues, in some ways these things are going to happen? | do we need different laws or is it as john argues in some ways these things. are going to | Do we need different laws or is it as John argues in. some ways these things are going. to. | do we need different laws, or is it, as john argues, in some ways these things are going to happen? |
I think we need - I think this thing, I think it's both. I think these things are going to happen. I think that we also need some kind of law that raises a red flag. When a college student walks into a gun shop and pays $571 for a 9mm weapon, and then buys 50 rounds of ammo for that weapon, I think there needs to be so... | i think we need - i think this thing i. think it's both i think these things are going to happen i think that we also need some. kind of law that raises a red flag. when a college student walks into a gun shop and pays $571 for a 9mm weapon and then buys 50 rounds of ammo for that weapon i think there needs to be some ... | I, think we need - I think this, thing I think it's both I, think these things are going to happen I think that we also need some kind of law that raises a red flag When a college student walks into a gun shop and pays $571 for a 9mm; weapon and then buys 50 rounds of ammo for that weapon, I. think, there needs to be, ... | i think we need - i think this thing, i think it's both. i think these things are going to happen. i think that we also need some kind of law that raises a red flag. when a college student walks into a gun shop and pays $571 for a 9mm weapon, and then buys 50 rounds of ammo for that weapon, i think there needs to be so... |
I don't think there was any way to predict that Cho would do what he does. A lot of people are pointing back now - they had an interview on CNN with his roommates who said, well, he was strange. He was stalking people. | i don't think there was any way to. predict that cho would do what he does a, lot of people are pointing back now - they had. an interview on cnn with his, roommates. who said well he was strange he was stalking | I don't think there was any way to predict that Cho would do, what he does A lot of people are pointing back now - they had, an interview on CNN with his. roommates. who said well he was strange He was stalking | i don't think there was any way to predict that cho would do what he does. a lot of people are pointing back now - they had an interview on cnn with his roommates who said, well, he was strange. he was stalking people. |
Nikki Giovanni, after Cho's classmates read one of his plays, "Mr. Brownstone," or the McBeef play and there was a lot of insanity in it. They - a few days later, out of 70 students, only seven of them showed up. And they said that they didn't want to show because they were afraid of him, and she offered to take him to... | nikki giovanni after cho's classmates read one of his, plays "mr. brownstone" or the mcbeef play and there was a lot of insanity in it they - a few days later out of 70 students, only seven of them showed up and they; said. that they didn't want to show because they were afraid of, him and she offered to take. him. to | Nikki Giovanni, after Cho's classmates read one. of his plays "Mr Brownstone" or the McBeef play and there was a lot of insanity in it They - a few days later out of 70 students only seven of them showed up And they, said that they. didn't want to show because they were afraid of him, and she offered to, take him, to | nikki giovanni, after cho's classmates read one of his plays, "mr. brownstone," or the mcbeef play and there was a lot of insanity in it. they - a few days later, out of 70 students, only seven of them showed up. and they said that they didn't want to show because they were afraid of him, and she offered to take him to... |
But, nonetheless, in the world of the arts there are people who've written in more insane plays than that who were called the next great playwright in America because they didn't go in some place and shoot up somebody. And so I think that you never can predict fully how this could happen. So because you can't predict i... | but nonetheless in the world of the; arts. there are people who've written in more, insane plays than that who were called the. next, great playwright in america because they didn't; go in some place, and shoot up somebody and so i think, that you never can predict fully how this. could happen so because you can't pred... | But nonetheless in the world of the arts there are; people who've written in more insane plays than, that who, were called the next great playwright in America because they didn't go in some place and shoot up, somebody. And so I think, that you never can, predict fully, how this could happen So because you, can't pred... | but, nonetheless, in the world of the arts there are people who've written in more insane plays than that who were called the next great playwright in america because they didn't go in some place and shoot up somebody. and so i think that you never can predict fully how this could happen. so because you can't predict i... |
But you know we… | but you know | But you know | but you know we… |
But we have the Second Amendment, and that's the bar, I think, to many of the things that we would love to see changed. If there is a right to bear arms, and most people forget the circumstances under which this right was given - it was basically to protect your community - but people now will always raise the Second A... | but we have the, second amendment. and that's the bar i. think to many of, the things that we would love to see changed if there is a right to bear arms and most people, forget the circumstances under which this right was given - it was basically to. protect your community - but people now will always raise the second | But we, have the Second Amendment and that's the bar I think to many of the things that. we would love to see changed If there is a right to bear. arms and most people forget the circumstances under which this right was given - it, was basically to protect your community - but people now will always raise the Second | but we have the second amendment, and that's the bar, i think, to many of the things that we would love to see changed. if there is a right to bear arms, and most people forget the circumstances under which this right was given - it was basically to protect your community - but people now will always raise the second a... |
And that has lead to our reputation abroad being that we are a gun culture. In France, a newspaper talked about our fixation on gun fetishism. A Mexican paper talked about the war mongering spirit among us being led by the Bush administration itself. So, around the world, we are seen as people who favor guns above anyt... | and that has lead to our reputation abroad being that we are a gun. culture in france, a. newspaper talked about our fixation on gun fetishism, a mexican paper talked. about the war mongering spirit among us being led. by. the bush administration itself so around the world we are seen. as people who favor guns above an... | And that has lead to our. reputation. abroad being that we are a gun culture In France a newspaper talked, about our fixation on gun fetishism A Mexican paper talked about, the war mongering spirit among, us being led by the Bush administration itself So around; the world we are seen as people who favor guns above, any... | and that has lead to our reputation abroad being that we are a gun culture. in france, a newspaper talked about our fixation on gun fetishism. a mexican paper talked about the war mongering spirit among us being led by the bush administration itself. so, around the world, we are seen as people who favor guns above anyt... |
Remember also that on preventability he was smart enough to buy ammunition elsewhere. You know, what could we possibly have done to prevent this little crazy from doing what… | remember also that on preventability he. was smart; enough to buy. ammunition elsewhere you know what could we possibly have done to prevent this little crazy from doing | Remember also that on preventability he was smart enough to buy ammunition elsewhere You know what could we possibly have done to prevent this little. crazy from doing | remember also that on preventability he was smart enough to buy ammunition elsewhere. you know, what could we possibly have done to prevent this little crazy from doing what… |
You keep calling him little. What do you have against little people, John? | you keep. calling him. little what. do you have against little people | You keep calling, him little What do you have against little people | you keep calling him little. what do you have against little people, john? |
(Unintelligible) a little probably young. | (unintelligible) a little probably | (Unintelligible) a little probably. | (unintelligible) a little probably young. |
A whole lot of things that lead me to think that this was a person of diminutive stature because of his clearly diminutive spirit. Which is right. | a whole lot of things that lead, me to think that this was a person of diminutive stature because of his clearly diminutive spirit which is, | A whole lot of things that lead me to think that this was a person of diminutive, stature because of his clearly diminutive spirit Which is | a whole lot of things that lead me to think that this was a person of diminutive stature because of his clearly diminutive spirit. which is right. |
Oh my gosh. All right. On that note, we are just going to… | oh my gosh all right on that note we are just going | Oh my gosh All right On that. note we are just going | oh my gosh. all right. on that note, we are just going to… |
(Unintelligible) tragically (unintelligible)… | (unintelligible) tragically. | (Unintelligible) tragically | (unintelligible) tragically (unintelligible)… |
We are going to end this right here. Joining us from NPR's New York studios, John McWhorter, Manhattan Institute senior fellow in public policy and hater on people of small stature. | we are going to end this right here joining us from npr's new york studios john mcwhorter manhattan institute senior fellow in public policy and hater on people of small | We are, going to end this right here Joining us from NPR's New York studios John McWhorter Manhattan Institute senior fellow in public policy and hater on people of small | we are going to end this right here. joining us from npr's new york studios, john mcwhorter, manhattan institute senior fellow in public policy and hater on people of small stature. |
Diminutive stature. | diminutive | Diminutive | diminutive stature. |
E.R. Shipp, professor of journalism at the Hofstra University School of Communication, and Jeff Obafemi Carr, host of the radio show "Freestyle," from Spotland studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Thanks a lot, guys. | e.r shipp professor of journalism at the hofstra university school of communication and jeff obafemi carr host of the. radio show "freestyle" from spotland studios in nashville tennessee. thanks a lot | E.R Shipp professor of journalism at the Hofstra University School of Communication and Jeff Obafemi Carr host of the radio show "Freestyle" from Spotland studios in Nashville Tennessee Thanks. a lot | e.r. shipp, professor of journalism at the hofstra university school of communication, and jeff obafemi carr, host of the radio show "freestyle," from spotland studios in nashville, tennessee. thanks a lot, guys. |
Thank you. | thank | Thank | thank you. |
Thanks, Farai. | thanks | Thanks | thanks, farai. |
Next on NEWS & NOTES: A new children's book about summers in the inner city and our weekly staff music picks, this time by Tony Cox. | next on news & notes: a new children's book about summers. in the inner city and, our weekly staff music picks this time by tony | Next on NEWS & NOTES: A new. children's book. about summers in the inner city and. our weekly staff music, picks this time by, Tony | next on news & notes: a new children's book about summers in the inner city and our weekly staff music picks, this time by tony cox. |
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