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Shaath says the Palestinian goal is not to embarrass the U.S. or avoid talks with the Israelis.
shaath says the palestinian, goal is, not to embarrass the u.s or avoid talks with the
Shaath says the Palestinian goal is not, to embarrass the. U.S or avoid talks. with the
shaath says the palestinian goal is not to embarrass the u.s. or avoid talks with the israelis.
What is wrong with the Palestinians seeking recognition from the world as a state under occupation, hoping to negotiate with its occupier a two-state solution?
what is wrong with the palestinians seeking recognition from the world as. a state under occupation. hoping, to negotiate with. its. occupier a two-state
What is wrong with the Palestinians seeking recognition from the world as a state under occupation hoping, to negotiate with its occupier a two-state
what is wrong with the palestinians seeking recognition from the world as a state under occupation, hoping to negotiate with its occupier a two-state solution?
He was speaking on the sidelines of a conference at the U.S. Institute of Peace. Former Secretary of State James Baker was also there, saying he understands the Palestinians are trying to level the playing field by enhancing their diplomatic and legal standing, vis-à-vis Israel. Baker just doesn't think it will work.
he was speaking on. the sidelines of a conference at the u.s institute of peace former secretary of state james baker was also there saying he understands the palestinians are trying to level the playing field by enhancing. their diplomatic and legal standing vis-ã -vis; israel baker just doesn't think it will
He was speaking on the sidelines of a conference at the U.S Institute of Peace, Former Secretary of State, James, Baker. was also there saying he understands the Palestinians are trying to level the playing. field by enhancing their diplomatic and legal standing vis-à-vis Israel; Baker just doesn't think it will.
he was speaking on the sidelines of a conference at the u.s. institute of peace. former secretary of state james baker was also there, saying he understands the palestinians are trying to level the playing field by enhancing their diplomatic and legal standing, vis-ã -vis israel. baker just doesn't think it will work.
The only way you get to real peace is to negotiate peace. You can't create peace unilaterally. Israel can't create peace by unilateral withdrawal from Gaza, any more than Palestinians can create peace by unilaterally going to the U.N. You have to negotiate peace if you are gong to have a lasting peace.
the only way you; get to real peace is to. negotiate peace you. can't create peace unilaterally israel can't create peace by unilateral withdrawal from gaza any more than palestinians, can. create peace by unilaterally going to the u.n you. have to negotiate peace if, you are gong to have a lasting
The only way you get to real peace is. to negotiate peace You. can't create peace unilaterally Israel can't; create, peace by unilateral withdrawal from Gaza any more than Palestinians can. create peace by unilaterally. going to the U.N You have to negotiate peace if you are gong to, have a lasting
the only way you get to real peace is to negotiate peace. you can't create peace unilaterally. israel can't create peace by unilateral withdrawal from gaza, any more than palestinians can create peace by unilaterally going to the u.n. you have to negotiate peace if you are gong to have a lasting peace.
And again, Baker doesn't expect any serious negotiations while the U.S. is in election mode. The Palestinians remain divided politically and Israel does not have, as he puts it, a government that is leaning forward for peace.
and again baker doesn't expect any serious negotiations while the u.s is in election mode the palestinians remain divided politically, and israel does not have as he puts it a government that is, leaning forward for
And again Baker doesn't expect any serious negotiations while the U.S is in election, mode. The Palestinians remain divided politically and Israel does not have as. he puts it a government that is leaning forward for
and again, baker doesn't expect any serious negotiations while the u.s. is in election mode. the palestinians remain divided politically and israel does not have, as he puts it, a government that is leaning forward for peace.
Michele Kelemen, NPR News, Washington.
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Michele Kelemen NPR News
michele kelemen, npr news, washington.
Detroit automakers continue to see declining sales. To try to cut costs, Chrysler has announced it will start making cars in China to export to American roads. Today, it signed a deal with Chery - China's fastest growing automaker.
detroit automakers continue, to see declining sales to try to cut costs chrysler. has announced it will start making cars in china to export to american roads today it signed. a deal with chery - china's fastest growing
Detroit. automakers continue to see declining, sales To try to cut costs Chrysler. has announced it will start making cars in China to. export to American roads Today it signed a, deal with Chery - China's fastest growing
detroit automakers continue to see declining sales. to try to cut costs, chrysler has announced it will start making cars in china to export to american roads. today, it signed a deal with chery - china's fastest growing automaker.
NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports from Beijing.
npr's. anthony kuhn reports from
NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports from
npr's anthony kuhn reports from beijing.
Thank you very much, glad to get on.
thank you very much glad to get
Thank you very much glad to get
thank you very much, glad to get on.
Good.
good.
Well, finally, you also did a panel on women, AIDS and human rights that brought up some of the U.S. issues more. Having done so much work in Africa and having your new book out about Africa, how do you compare what's going on in the States to what has gone on on the continent?
well finally you also did. a panel on women aids and human rights that brought up some of the u.s; issues more having done so much work in, africa and having your new book out about africa how do you compare what's going on in. the states, to, what has gone on on the
Well finally you also did a panel on women AIDS and human rights that brought, up, some of the U.S issues, more Having done so. much work in Africa and having your new book out about Africa how do you compare what's going on in the States, to what has gone. on on the
well, finally, you also did a panel on women, aids and human rights that brought up some of the u.s. issues more. having done so much work in africa and having your new book out about africa, how do you compare what's going on in the states to what has gone on on the continent?
Well, with African-American women, it's surprisingly similar. I mean here you have the most industrialized country in the world and you have African-American women in inner cities whose AIDS rates are increasing. Some of it is drug use, you know, bad needles and everything. But a lot of it has to do with the fact that ...
well with african-american women it's surprisingly similar i mean here you have the most industrialized country in the world and you have african-american women in inner cities whose aids rates, are increasing some of it is drug use you know bad needles and everything but a lot of. it has to do with the fact that so ma...
Well with African-American women it's surprisingly similar I mean here you have the most industrialized country in the world, and you. have African-American women in inner cities whose AIDS rates are increasing Some of it is drug use, you know bad. needles, and, everything But a lot of it has to do with the fact that s...
well, with african-american women, it's surprisingly similar. i mean here you have the most industrialized country in the world and you have african-american women in inner cities whose aids rates are increasing. some of it is drug use, you know, bad needles and everything. but a lot of it has to do with the fact that ...
On this panel on human rights there was a young woman by the name of Paulette(ph) who was herself incarcerated. And she talked about the way in which in the state of Alabama, AIDS victims - infected prisoners are segregated. Now we know Alabama segregation in our day was blacks and whites. But today AIDS victims are be...
on this panel on human rights there was a young woman by the name of paulette(ph) who was herself incarcerated, and she talked about the way in, which in the state of alabama, aids. victims - infected prisoners are segregated now we know alabama segregation in our day was blacks and whites but today aids victims, are b...
On this panel on human rights. there was a young woman by the name of Paulette(ph) who was herself incarcerated And she talked about the way in which in, the, state of Alabama AIDS victims - infected prisoners are segregated Now we know Alabama segregation in our. day was blacks and, whites But today AIDS victims are b...
on this panel on human rights there was a young woman by the name of paulette(ph) who was herself incarcerated. and she talked about the way in which in the state of alabama, aids victims - infected prisoners are segregated. now we know alabama segregation in our day was blacks and whites. but today aids victims are be...
So then you really are condemned to death, whereas antiretrovirals generally have extended the lives of people with HIV infections.
so then you really are condemned to death whereas antiretrovirals generally have extended the lives of people with, hiv
So then you really are condemned to death whereas antiretrovirals generally have extended the lives of people with HIV
so then you really are condemned to death, whereas antiretrovirals generally have extended the lives of people with hiv infections.
Charlayne, thank you so much.
charlayne thank you so.
Charlayne thank you so
charlayne, thank you so much.
Thank you, Farai.
thank you
Thank you
thank you, farai.
That was NPR's Farai Chideya speaking with NPR's special Africa correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault.
that was npr's farai chideya speaking with npr's special, africa correspondent charlayne
That was NPR's Farai Chideya speaking with NPR's special Africa correspondent, Charlayne
that was npr's farai chideya speaking with npr's special africa correspondent charlayne hunter-gault.
It's been 35 years since music producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff teamed up to create the recording company, Philadelphia International Records. Their signature touch has been behind the success of an impressive list of musicians, including the O'Jays, Teddy Pendergrass, and Lou Rawls.
it's been 35 years since music producers kenny gamble and leon huff teamed up to create the recording company philadelphia international records their signature touch has been behind the success of an impressive list of. musicians including the o'jays teddy pendergrass and lou
It's been 35 years since music producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff teamed. up to create the recording company Philadelphia International Records Their signature touch; has been. behind the success of an impressive list of musicians including the O'Jays Teddy Pendergrass; and Lou
it's been 35 years since music producers kenny gamble and leon huff teamed up to create the recording company, philadelphia international records. their signature touch has been behind the success of an impressive list of musicians, including the o'jays, teddy pendergrass, and lou rawls.
Their iconic music became the sound of a generation in the 70s and 80s. I spoke with the producing duo, whose classic songs include For The Love of Money, You'll Never Find (Another Love Like Mine), and Love Train.
their iconic. music became the; sound of a generation in the 70s and 80s i spoke. with the producing duo whose classic songs include for the love of money you'll never. find (another. love like mine), and love
Their iconic music became the sound of a generation in the 70s and 80s I, spoke with the producing duo whose classic songs include For The Love of Money You'll Never Find (Another Love, Like, Mine), and Love
their iconic music became the sound of a generation in the 70s and 80s. i spoke with the producing duo, whose classic songs include for the love of money, you'll never find (another love like mine), and love train.
Kenny Gamble said he never imagined the Philly sound would rival Motown.
kenny gamble, said he never imagined the, philly sound would rival
Kenny Gamble said he never imagined the Philly sound would rival
kenny gamble said he never imagined the philly sound would rival motown.
Motown really was the blueprint for Philly International. In fact, Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Holland-Dozier-Holland, all of those wonderful people at Motown, they were the inspiration for myself and Huff to let us know that it could be done.
motown really was, the blueprint for philly international in fact berry gordy smokey robinson holland-dozier-holland all of those, wonderful people at motown, they were the inspiration, for myself. and huff to let us know that it could be
Motown really was the blueprint; for Philly International In fact Berry Gordy Smokey Robinson Holland-Dozier-Holland all. of those wonderful people at Motown they were the inspiration for myself. and; Huff to let us know that it could be
motown really was the blueprint for philly international. in fact, berry gordy, smokey robinson, holland-dozier-holland, all of those wonderful people at motown, they were the inspiration for myself and huff to let us know that it could be done.
Their business model - of a competitive group of a writers and producers working to come up with the best songs for a particular artist - we used that model from Motown. Even down to they had the Motown sound, we even called it the Philly sound.
their business model - of a competitive group of a writers and producers working to come up with the best songs for a particular artist - we used that model from motown even, down to, they had the motown sound we even called it the philly
Their business. model - of a competitive group of a writers and producers working to come up with the best songs for a particular artist - we used that model from Motown Even down to. they had the Motown sound we even called it the Philly
their business model - of a competitive group of a writers and producers working to come up with the best songs for a particular artist - we used that model from motown. even down to they had the motown sound, we even called it the philly sound.
You can see your music and hear it everywhere with the theme song for the Apprentice, the O'Jays' For The Love of Money. A few commercials, including the Coors commercial that everybody, particularly during football season, can't get away from - and here comes Love Train coming through with the O'Jays blasting. That mu...
you can, see your music and. hear it everywhere with the theme song. for the apprentice the o'jays' for the love of money a. few commercials, including the coors, commercial that everybody particularly during football season can't get away from - and here comes love train coming. through with the o'jays blasting that m...
You can see your music and; hear it everywhere with the theme song, for the Apprentice the O'Jays' For The Love of Money A few commercials including the Coors commercial that everybody particularly during football season can't get away from - and here comes Love Train coming through with the O'Jays blasting That must b...
you can see your music and hear it everywhere with the theme song for the apprentice, the o'jays' for the love of money. a few commercials, including the coors commercial that everybody, particularly during football season, can't get away from - and here comes love train coming through with the o'jays blasting. that mu...
That's fantastic that I'm seeing the music all over the place. It's like a rebirth and I'm really getting a thrill out of really listening to the music, being exposed right now.
that's fantastic that i'm seeing the music all over the place it's like a, rebirth and i'm. really getting a thrill out of really; listening, to the music being exposed right
That's fantastic that I'm seeing the music all over the place It's like a rebirth and I'm really getting a thrill out of really listening to the music being. exposed right
that's fantastic that i'm seeing the music all over the place. it's like a rebirth and i'm really getting a thrill out of really listening to the music, being exposed right now.
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(singing) You belong to the city, you belong to the night. In the river of darkness, he's the man of the night
(singing) you. belong to the city you belong to the night in, the river of darkness he's. the man of the
(singing) You belong to the city you belong to the night In the river of darkness he's the. man of the
(singing) you belong to the city, you belong to the night. in the river of darkness, he's the man of the night
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I'd love to get a sense from both of you how and where you see music today. I mean your music is sampled by some of the greatest of the great today - Jay-Z, Nelly and others. But there is also a sense of true musicianship -across the board - today being lost. And I know that you all are first and foremost are musicians...
i'd love to get a sense from both of you how and, where you. see music. today i mean your music is sampled by some of the greatest of the great today - jay-z nelly and others but there is also a sense of true musicianship; -across the board - today being lost and i know that; you all are first and foremost are musician...
I'd love to get a sense from both of you how and where you see music today I mean your music, is sampled by some of the greatest of the great today - Jay-Z Nelly and others, But there. is, also a sense of true musicianship. -across the board, - today being lost And I, know that you all are first and foremost are musici...
i'd love to get a sense from both of you how and where you see music today. i mean your music is sampled by some of the greatest of the great today - jay-z, nelly and others. but there is also a sense of true musicianship -across the board - today being lost. and i know that you all are first and foremost are musicians...
Well, I think music today is like it was at any time. I think it's a reflection - especially when the people kind of down the new artists today -they got to think of, you know, just the writers and producers. What we write about is what society is like. And we're very happy that the young producers are sampling our mus...
well i think music today is like, it was at any time i think it's a reflection - especially when the people kind of down the new artists today -they got to think of you know just the writers and producers, what we write about, is what society is like and, we're very happy that the young producers are sampling our music...
Well I think music today is like it was at any time I think it's a reflection - especially when, the people kind of down the new artists; today -they got to think of you know. just the writers and producers What we, write about is what society is like And we're very happy that the young producers, are sampling our musi...
well, i think music today is like it was at any time. i think it's a reflection - especially when the people kind of down the new artists today -they got to think of, you know, just the writers and producers. what we write about is what society is like. and we're very happy that the young producers are sampling our mus...
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It's beautiful to be a part of this, you what I mean? You know, cause we wrote songs about the time we were living in, you know, in the early 70s we were coming off the civil rights movement. So today it's a different focus in our society. You know, and we can learn from what's happening with the music.
it's beautiful to be a, part of this you what i mean? you know cause we wrote; songs about the time we were living in you know in the early 70s we were coming off the civil rights movement so today it's a different focus in our society you know and we can learn from what's happening with the
It's beautiful to be a part of this you what I mean? You know cause we wrote songs about the time we, were living in you know in the early. 70s we were coming off the civil rights movement So today it's a different focus in our society You know and, we can learn from what's happening with the.
it's beautiful to be a part of this, you what i mean? you know, cause we wrote songs about the time we were living in, you know, in the early 70s we were coming off the civil rights movement. so today it's a different focus in our society. you know, and we can learn from what's happening with the music.
Let me ask what you guys do. Leon, I'm told that you can't stay away from a piano. So I'm curious. Do you play every day and do you itch to get back in the studio in a more regular way?
let. me ask what you guys do, leon i'm told that you, can't stay away from a piano so i'm curious do you play every day and do you itch, to get back in; the studio in a more regular;
Let me ask what you guys do Leon. I'm told that you can't stay. away from. a piano. So I'm curious Do you, play every day and do you itch to get. back in the studio in a more regular.
let me ask what you guys do. leon, i'm told that you can't stay away from a piano. so i'm curious. do you play every day and do you itch to get back in the studio in a more regular way?
I'm a doing a contemporary album called To Swing is the Thing. In fact, I'm trying to finish is up now. And you're right, I play - not as much as I used to - but I can't go without playing that piano for about two or three days. I got to get back to it. It's my blood, it's in, you know, I got to do it. You know, it's l...
i'm a doing a contemporary album called to swing is the thing in fact i'm trying to, finish is up now. and you're right i play - not as much, as i used to - but i can't go without playing that piano for about two or three, days i got to get, back to it it's my blood it's in you know i got to do it you know, it's like, ...
I'm a doing a contemporary album called To Swing is the Thing In fact I'm, trying to finish is up now And you're, right I play - not as much as I used to - but I can't. go without playing that piano for about two or three days, I got to get back to it It's my, blood it's in you know. I got to do it. You know it's like ...
i'm a doing a contemporary album called to swing is the thing. in fact, i'm trying to finish is up now. and you're right, i play - not as much as i used to - but i can't go without playing that piano for about two or three days. i got to get back to it. it's my blood, it's in, you know, i got to do it. you know, it's l...
Kenny, what about you?
kenny what about.
Kenny what about
kenny, what about you?
Well, hey, I love the studio and the music and sometimes, you know, you got to look at yourself and say, you know, special projects, maybe we could do that. But to get back in that rat race again, like we was in before, I don't think we could… I tell you, we look back on it now, you know, Huff and I, we talk and we say...
well, hey i love the studio and the, music and sometimes you know you got to look; at yourself and say you know special projects maybe we could do that but to get back in that rat race again like, we was in; before, i don't think we. could… i tell you we look, back on it now you know huff and i we talk and we, say how ...
Well hey I; love the studio and the music and sometimes you know you got to. look at yourself and say you know special projects maybe we could do that But to, get back in that rat race again like we was in before I don't think we could… I. tell you we look back on it now you know Huff and I we talk and we say how in th...
well, hey, i love the studio and the music and sometimes, you know, you got to look at yourself and say, you know, special projects, maybe we could do that. but to get back in that rat race again, like we was in before, i don't think we could… i tell you, we look back on it now, you know, huff and i, we talk and we say...
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The O'JAYS (vocal group): (Singing) Don't you know that it's time to get on board. And let this train keep on riding, riding on through. Well, well. People all over the world (you don't need no money). Join hands (come on). Start a love train, love train (don't need no ticket, come on) Let it ride.
the. o'jays (vocal group): (singing) don't you know that it's time to get on board and let this, train keep on riding riding on through well well people all over the world (you don't need; no money). join hands (come on). start a love train love train (don't, need no, ticket come on) let it
The O'JAYS. (vocal group): (Singing) Don't you know that it's time to get on board And let this train keep on riding riding on through Well well People all over. the world (you don't need no money). Join hands (come on). Start a love train love train (don't need no ticket come on) Let it
the o'jays (vocal group): (singing) don't you know that it's time to get on board. and let this train keep on riding, riding on through. well, well. people all over the world (you don't need no money). join hands (come on). start a love train, love train (don't need no ticket, come on) let it ride.
One of the things that I know you want to do is take care of some of the old school R and B artists that haven't had the opportunity to reap in the kinds of riches that many know today. And you want to bring the foundation, the R and B Foundation, and also revitalize the real R and B sound out of Philadelphia. Tell me ...
one of the things that i know you want to do is take care of some of the old school r and b artists that haven't had; the opportunity to reap in the kinds of. riches that many know today and you want to bring the foundation the. r and b foundation and also revitalize the real r and b sound out of philadelphia tell me h...
One of the. things that I know you want. to do is take care of some of the old school R and B artists. that haven't had, the opportunity to, reap in, the kinds of riches that many know today And you want to bring the foundation the R and B Foundation and also revitalize. the real R, and B sound out, of Philadelphia Tel...
one of the things that i know you want to do is take care of some of the old school r and b artists that haven't had the opportunity to reap in the kinds of riches that many know today. and you want to bring the foundation, the r and b foundation, and also revitalize the real r and b sound out of philadelphia. tell me ...
Well, the one thing I would do is if there's a group of people chanting, drink, don't do it. Don't do that.
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Well the, one thing I would do is if there's. a group of people chanting drink don't do it Don't do
well, the one thing i would do is if there's a group of people chanting, drink, don't do it. don't do that.
Monstrous mutant viruses also confront poor CDC scientists on the show "Helix," where the disease rips through an isolated polar research station.
monstrous mutant viruses also confront poor cdc, scientists on the show, "helix" where the disease rips through an isolated polar research
Monstrous, mutant viruses also confront poor CDC scientists on the. show "Helix" where the disease rips through an isolated polar research
monstrous mutant viruses also confront poor cdc scientists on the show "helix," where the disease rips through an isolated polar research station.
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I've been around some nasty hot agents but I've never seen anything like that.
i've been around some nasty hot agents but i've never, seen anything, like
I've been around some nasty hot agents but I've never seen anything. like
i've been around some nasty hot agents but i've never seen anything like that.
(As Dr. Alan Farragut) No one has seen anything like this.
(as dr. alan farragut) no one. has seen anything like
(As Dr Alan, Farragut) No one has seen anything like
(as dr. alan farragut) no one has seen anything like this.
You still thinking retrovirus? Looks more like some kind of hemorrhagic fever.
you still thinking retrovirus? looks more like some kind of. hemorrhagic
You still thinking retrovirus? Looks more like some kind of hemorrhagic
you still thinking retrovirus? looks more like some kind of hemorrhagic fever.
Things are even worse on "The Last Ship." The ship is a Navy destroyer that spent months in radio silence on a top-secret mission. Then a message from the U.S. president.
things are even worse on "the last ship" the ship is a navy destroyer that spent months in radio silence on a, top-secret mission then a message from the u.s
Things are even worse on "The Last Ship" The ship is a Navy destroyer that; spent months in radio silence on a. top-secret mission Then. a message from the U.S
things are even worse on "the last ship." the ship is a navy destroyer that spent months in radio silence on a top-secret mission. then a message from the u.s. president.
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(SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW "THE LAST
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Most of our population, all of our Armed Forces is dying or dead. We have no allies. We have no enemies, just a world of sick, desperate people.
most of our population all, of, our armed forces is dying or dead we have no allies we have no enemies just. a world of sick, desperate
Most of our population all of, our Armed, Forces is dying or dead We have no allies We have no enemies just. a world of sick desperate
most of our population, all of our armed forces is dying or dead. we have no allies. we have no enemies, just a world of sick, desperate people.
Shows where nearly everyone on the planet sickens and dies appeal to scholar Nancy Tomes.
shows where; nearly everyone on the planet sickens and dies. appeal to, scholar nancy
Shows where nearly everyone on the planet sickens and dies appeal to scholar; Nancy
shows where nearly everyone on the planet sickens and dies appeal to scholar nancy tomes.
Oh, I couldn't be happier.
oh i couldn't. be
Oh I couldn't. be
oh, i couldn't be happier.
Tomes studies the history of epidemics. She wrote a book called "The Gospel Of Germs." She says science-fiction and horror often reflect contemporary fears. So during the Cold War, for example, we saw movies about big, scary, nuclear-related monsters. Now she says we worry about our bodies turning against us. In an age...
tomes studies the, history. of epidemics she. wrote a book called "the gospel of germs" she says science-fiction and horror often reflect contemporary fears so during the cold. war for example we saw movies about big scary nuclear-related monsters now she says we worry about our bodies turning against us in an age of g...
Tomes studies the history of epidemics She. wrote a book called "The Gospel Of Germs" She says science-fiction and horror; often reflect contemporary fears So during the Cold War. for example we saw movies about big scary nuclear-related monsters, Now she. says we worry about our bodies turning against us In an age, of...
tomes studies the history of epidemics. she wrote a book called "the gospel of germs." she says science-fiction and horror often reflect contemporary fears. so during the cold war, for example, we saw movies about big, scary, nuclear-related monsters. now she says we worry about our bodies turning against us. in an age...
From what you buy in the grocery store, to what you may be breathing when you walk down the street.
from what you buy in the grocery store to what you may be breathing when. you walk down the
From what you buy in the grocery store to, what you may be breathing, when you walk down the,
from what you buy in the grocery store, to what you may be breathing when you walk down the street.
Not to mention the viral spread of terror cells in viruses attacking our computers. But we at the United States have not faced a major pandemic since AIDS. A little removal from fictional threats is useful, says writer Chuck Hogan. He says viruses are metaphors and perfect villains. The show he co-created is called "Th...
not to mention, the viral spread of; terror. cells in viruses. attacking our computers but we at the united states have not faced a major pandemic since aids a. little. removal from fictional threats is useful says, writer chuck hogan he says viruses are metaphors and, perfect, villains the show he co-created is called...
Not to mention the viral spread; of terror cells in viruses attacking our computers But we at the United States have, not faced a major pandemic since AIDS A little removal from fictional threats is useful says writer Chuck Hogan He says viruses are metaphors and perfect; villains The show he co-created is called "The ...
not to mention the viral spread of terror cells in viruses attacking our computers. but we at the united states have not faced a major pandemic since aids. a little removal from fictional threats is useful, says writer chuck hogan. he says viruses are metaphors and perfect villains. the show he co-created is called "th...
One of the major themes I think that we play with is the mixture of sort of the ancient and the modern.
one of the major themes i think that we play with. is the mixture of sort of the ancient, and the
One of the major themes I think that. we play with is the mixture of sort of the ancient and the
one of the major themes i think that we play with is the mixture of sort of the ancient and the modern.
And what's more ancient or more implacable than viruses and diseases?
and what's more ancient or more implacable than viruses and.
And, what's more ancient or more implacable than viruses and.
and what's more ancient or more implacable than viruses and diseases?
They can't be reasoned with. And you can't negotiate with them, and they're hard to avoid. And yet, it used to be something terrible happened in a city, it was fairly contained.
they can't. be reasoned with and you can't. negotiate with them and they're hard to avoid and yet it used. to be, something terrible happened in a; city it was fairly,
They can't be reasoned with And you can't. negotiate with them and they're hard to avoid, And yet it used to be something terrible happened in a city it was fairly
they can't be reasoned with. and you can't negotiate with them, and they're hard to avoid. and yet, it used to be something terrible happened in a city, it was fairly contained.
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(soundbite of, tv show "the
(SOUNDBITE. OF TV SHOW "THE
(soundbite of tv show, "the strain")
Here we go.
here we
Here we
here we go.
(SIRENS)
(sirens)
In "The Strain" an airplane lands at JFK in New York. Almost everyone on it is mysteriously dead. A pair of CDC epidemiologists finds evidence of a viral outbreak.
in "the strain" an airplane lands at jfk in new york almost everyone on it is mysteriously dead a. pair of cdc epidemiologists finds evidence of a viral
In "The Strain" an airplane, lands at. JFK in New York Almost everyone on. it is mysteriously dead A pair of CDC epidemiologists finds evidence of a viral
in "the strain" an airplane lands at jfk in new york. almost everyone on it is mysteriously dead. a pair of cdc epidemiologists finds evidence of a viral outbreak.
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Look at that.
look at
Look at,
look at that.
It's looking for a host. It's desperate.
it's looking for a host it's
It's looking. for. a host It's
it's looking for a host. it's desperate.
There's another dimension to viruses, says Hogan, that amplifies their horror.
there's another, dimension to viruses says hogan. that amplifies their
There's another dimension to viruses says Hogan that amplifies their
there's another dimension to viruses, says hogan, that amplifies their horror.
You're most likely to either receive it or pass it on to a loved one.
you're most likely to either receive it or pass it on to a, loved
You're most likely, to either. receive it or pass it on to a loved
you're most likely to either receive it or pass it on to a loved one.
In "The Strain," the virus turns people into vampires. Other dramas, like "The Last Ship," portray pandemics more realistically.
in "the strain" the virus turns, people into vampires other dramas like "the last ship" portray pandemics more
In "The Strain" the virus turns people into vampires Other dramas like "The Last Ship" portray pandemics. more
in "the strain," the virus turns people into vampires. other dramas, like "the last ship," portray pandemics more realistically.
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The birds.
the
The
the birds.
They're just the carriers. They pick up the virus from the melting permafrost. We finally found their feeding ground.
they're just the carriers they pick up the virus. from the melting, permafrost we finally found their feeding
They're just the carriers They pick up the virus from. the melting permafrost We finally found their feeding
they're just the carriers. they pick up the virus from the melting permafrost. we finally found their feeding ground.
In "The Last Ship," says its co-creator Steven Kane, climate change is responsible for releasing a deadly primordial virus that infects 80 percent of the planet's people.
in "the last ship" says. its co-creator steven kane climate, change is responsible, for releasing, a deadly primordial, virus that infects 80 percent of the planet's.
In "The. Last Ship" says its co-creator Steven Kane climate change is responsible for. releasing a deadly primordial; virus that infects 80 percent of the planet's
in "the last ship," says its co-creator steven kane, climate change is responsible for releasing a deadly primordial virus that infects 80 percent of the planet's people.
We spoke to scientists as we were doing our research and we told them our premise. They said, well, that's our worst nightmare.
we spoke. to scientists as we were doing our research and we, told them. our premise they said well that's our. worst
We spoke to scientists as we were doing our research and we told them our premise They said well that's. our worst
we spoke to scientists as we were doing our research and we told them our premise. they said, well, that's our worst nightmare.
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He's been exposed.
he's been
He's been
he's been exposed.
Put him back in the suit, we'll quarantine him on the ship.
put him back in the suit we'll quarantine him on the
Put him back in the suit we'll quarantine him on the
put him back in the suit, we'll quarantine him on the ship.
Look at the disease cowboy.
look at the disease
Look at the disease
look at the disease cowboy.
Scholar Nancy Tomes loves that so many of these shows about pandemics feature scientists as heroes.
scholar nancy tomes loves that so many of these shows about pandemics feature scientists as
Scholar Nancy Tomes loves that so many of these shows. about pandemics feature scientists as
scholar nancy tomes loves that so many of these shows about pandemics feature scientists as heroes.
Watching them in the lab with their - all their little vials and trying to make vaccines or putting on their hazard suits.
watching them in, the lab with their - all their little vials and trying to make vaccines or putting on their hazard
Watching them in the lab with their - all their little vials and trying to make vaccines or putting on their. hazard
watching them in the lab with their - all their little vials and trying to make vaccines or putting on their hazard suits.
When there's so much skepticism about science in some quarters, Tomes appreciates the idea that TV could inspire kids to become epidemiologists. Who knows? We might need them. Neda Ulaby, NPR News.
when there's so much skepticism about science in some quarters tomes appreciates the, idea that tv could inspire kids to become. epidemiologists who knows? we might. need, them neda, ulaby npr
When there's so much skepticism about science, in some; quarters Tomes appreciates the idea that TV could inspire kids to. become epidemiologists Who knows? We. might need them, Neda Ulaby NPR
when there's so much skepticism about science in some quarters, tomes appreciates the idea that tv could inspire kids to become epidemiologists. who knows? we might need them. neda ulaby, npr news.
Even though he wasn't in New Hampshire, President Bush took a little seat belt-free spin last week. He didn't get a fine, but he did turn some heads in Texas. NPR's White House correspondent Don Gonyea has this snapshot.
even though he wasn't in new hampshire president bush took a little seat belt-free spin last week he didn't get a fine but he did turn some heads in texas npr's white house. correspondent don. gonyea has this
Even though he wasn't; in New Hampshire President Bush took a little seat. belt-free spin last week He didn't get a fine but he did turn some heads in Texas NPR's White House correspondent Don Gonyea has, this
even though he wasn't in new hampshire, president bush took a little seat belt-free spin last week. he didn't get a fine, but he did turn some heads in texas. npr's white house correspondent don gonyea has this snapshot.
It started with a photograph. There was the president at the wheel of his white Chevy truck. Riding shotgun in the picture is the secretary general of the NATO Alliance, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer. At first glance, it's just another picture of the president showing off his Crawford, Texas, ranch to a VIP guest. Mr. Bush is ...
it started with a photograph there was the president at the wheel of his, white chevy truck riding shotgun in the picture is the. secretary general of the nato alliance jaap de hoop scheffer at, first glance it's just another picture of the president showing off his crawford texas ranch to, a vip guest mr bush is smili...
It started with a photograph There was the, president at the wheel of his white Chevy truck Riding shotgun in the. picture is the secretary general of the NATO Alliance Jaap de Hoop Scheffer At first glance it's just another picture of the president showing off his Crawford Texas ranch to a VIP guest Mr Bush is smiling...
it started with a photograph. there was the president at the wheel of his white chevy truck. riding shotgun in the picture is the secretary general of the nato alliance, jaap de hoop scheffer. at first glance, it's just another picture of the president showing off his crawford, texas, ranch to a vip guest. mr. bush is ...
All of this prompted some questions for White House spokesman Tony Snow. The following exchange took place at an off-camera briefing. Was there a reason why President Bush doesn't wear a seat belt when he drives his truck? One reporter asked. Snow's response, I didn't ask. Does he wear a seat belt in the presidential l...
all of this prompted some questions for white house spokesman tony snow the following exchange took place at. an off-camera briefing was there a reason why president bush doesn't wear a seat belt when he drives his truck? one reporter asked snow's, response i didn't ask does he wear a seat belt, in the presidential lim...
All of this prompted some questions for, White House spokesman Tony. Snow The following exchange took place at. an off-camera briefing Was there a reason why President Bush doesn't. wear a seat. belt when he. drives his truck? One reporter asked Snow's response I didn't. ask Does he wear a seat belt in the presidential...
all of this prompted some questions for white house spokesman tony snow. the following exchange took place at an off-camera briefing. was there a reason why president bush doesn't wear a seat belt when he drives his truck? one reporter asked. snow's response, i didn't ask. does he wear a seat belt in the presidential l...
Now, most of the country knows that New Jersey's John Corzine was not wearing his seat belt when the SUV he was riding in flipped over on the freeway last month. Corzine was nearly killed and has spent weeks in intensive care. He has since apologized publicly for the example that set.
now most of the country knows; that new jersey's john corzine was not wearing his seat belt when the suv he was riding in flipped over on the freeway last month corzine, was nearly killed and. has spent weeks in intensive care he has since apologized publicly for the example that
Now most of the country knows, that. New Jersey's John Corzine was not. wearing his seat belt. when. the SUV he was riding in flipped over on the. freeway last month Corzine was nearly killed and has spent weeks in intensive care He has since apologized publicly for the example that
now, most of the country knows that new jersey's john corzine was not wearing his seat belt when the suv he was riding in flipped over on the freeway last month. corzine was nearly killed and has spent weeks in intensive care. he has since apologized publicly for the example that set.
Now, when someone drives around on their own property, the law does not require them to buckle up as it would on a public highway, but that's not exactly the best response from a White House press secretary. So Tony Snow offered this when the issue came up again during an on-camera briefing a few hours later.
now when, someone drives around on their own property the law does not require them to buckle up as it would, on a public highway. but. that's not exactly the best response from a white house press secretary so tony snow offered this, when the issue came up again during an on-camera briefing a few hours
Now when someone drives around on, their own property the; law does, not require them to buckle up as it would on. a public highway but that's not exactly the, best response from a White House press secretary; So Tony Snow offered this. when the issue came up again during an on-camera briefing a few hours
now, when someone drives around on their own property, the law does not require them to buckle up as it would on a public highway, but that's not exactly the best response from a white house press secretary. so tony snow offered this when the issue came up again during an on-camera briefing a few hours later.
Well, in general, perhaps you should avoid anything that a large group of people are chanting for you to do - jump.
well in general perhaps you, should avoid anything; that a large group of people. are chanting for you to. do
Well, in general perhaps. you should avoid anything that a large group, of people are chanting for you to, do
well, in general, perhaps you should avoid anything that a large group of people are chanting for you to do - jump.
Republican voters are going to have to show up. The left wing is jazzed up for this. They're motivated. We have to get Republicans motivated in order to keep good things happening.
republican voters are going to have to show up the left wing is jazzed up for this they're. motivated we have to get republicans motivated in order to keep, good things
Republican voters are going to. have to show up The left wing is jazzed up for this They're motivated We, have to get Republicans motivated in order to keep good things
republican voters are going to have to show up. the left wing is jazzed up for this. they're motivated. we have to get republicans motivated in order to keep good things happening.
So the Trump supporters - they're still embracing his message, I guess, on taxes, immigration, the economy. Did we hear anything new from the president, though?
so the trump supporters - they're still embracing his message i guess on taxes immigration, the economy did we hear anything new from the president
So the Trump supporters - they're still embracing his message, I guess on taxes immigration the economy Did we. hear, anything; new from the, president
so the trump supporters - they're still embracing his message, i guess, on taxes, immigration, the economy. did we hear anything new from the president, though?
Well, interestingly, some of the controversies that have been swirling around in recent days seem to have sort of morphed into campaign talking points. Take Ronny Jackson. He, of course, was Trump's Veterans Affairs secretary nominee who stepped aside last week after multiple service members who'd worked with him came ...
well interestingly some of the controversies that have been swirling around in recent, days seem. to have sort of morphed into campaign talking points take ronny jackson he of, course; was trump's veterans affairs secretary nominee who stepped aside last week after multiple service members who'd worked. with him came f...
Well interestingly some of the controversies. that have. been swirling around in recent days, seem to have sort of morphed into campaign talking points Take Ronny Jackson He of course was Trump's Veterans Affairs secretary nominee who stepped aside last week after multiple, service members who'd worked with him came fo...
well, interestingly, some of the controversies that have been swirling around in recent days seem to have sort of morphed into campaign talking points. take ronny jackson. he, of course, was trump's veterans affairs secretary nominee who stepped aside last week after multiple service members who'd worked with him came ...
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Well, I know things about Tester that I could say, too.
well i know things about tester that i could say
Well I know things about, Tester that I could say
well, i know things about tester that i could say, too.
(CHEERING)
(cheering)
And if I said them, he'd never be elected again.
and if i said them he'd never be elected
And if I said. them he'd never be elected
and if i said them, he'd never be elected again.
(CHEERING)
(cheering)
And then a few minutes later, Trump again brought up the midterms and told supporters to, quote, "vote against guys like Jon Tester that can destroy a man with innuendo."
and then a few minutes later trump. again brought up the midterms and told supporters to quote "vote against guys like jon tester that can destroy a. man with
And then a few, minutes. later Trump again brought up the midterms. and told supporters to. quote "vote against guys like Jon Tester that can destroy a man; with
and then a few minutes later, trump again brought up the midterms and told supporters to, quote, "vote against guys like jon tester that can destroy a man with innuendo."
This has been a busy several days for President Trump not only on domestic issues but also foreign affairs. He's been talking a lot about that in previous days. Did that come up at all?
this has been a busy several days for president, trump not only on domestic issues but also foreign, affairs he's been talking a lot, about that in previous days did. that come up at
This has been a busy several; days for President Trump not only on domestic issues but also foreign affairs He's been talking a lot about that in previous days Did that come up. at
this has been a busy several days for president trump not only on domestic issues but also foreign affairs. he's been talking a lot about that in previous days. did that come up at all?
Yeah. He got a lot of applause from the crowd, even shouts of Nobel - like Nobel Peace Prize - when he talked about the summit between leaders of North and South Korea. And he said, people thought I was going to lead the world into nuclear war. But, quote, "strength is going to keep us out of nuclear war."
yeah he got a lot of applause, from the crowd even shouts. of nobel - like. nobel; peace; prize - when he talked about the summit between leaders of north and south korea and. he said people thought. i was going to lead the world into nuclear war but quote "strength is going to keep us; out of nuclear
Yeah. He got a lot, of applause from the crowd even shouts of Nobel - like Nobel Peace Prize - when he talked; about the summit between leaders of. North and, South Korea And he said people thought I was. going to lead the world into nuclear war But quote "strength is going to keep us out of nuclear
yeah. he got a lot of applause from the crowd, even shouts of nobel - like nobel peace prize - when he talked about the summit between leaders of north and south korea. and he said, people thought i was going to lead the world into nuclear war. but, quote, "strength is going to keep us out of nuclear war."
All right. That's NPR's Sarah McCammon. Thank you very much.
all right that's npr's sarah mccammon thank you very
All right That's NPR's Sarah McCammon Thank you very
all right. that's npr's sarah mccammon. thank you very much.
Thanks.
thanks.
The secretary general of NATO is in Washington to mark the organization's 70th anniversary. President Trump met with him today, and then the president told reporters something that he has said a lot. He criticized Germany, a NATO ally, for spending what he says is too little on defense. As NPR's Joanna Kakissis reports...
the secretary general of nato is in, washington to mark the organization's 70th anniversary president trump met with him today and then the president told reporters something that he, has said a lot he criticized germany a nato ally for spending. what he says is too. little on defense as npr's joanna kakissis reports f...
The secretary general of NATO, is in Washington to mark the organization's 70th, anniversary President Trump met with him today and then the president told reporters something that he has said a lot He criticized Germany a NATO ally for spending what, he says is too little on defense As NPR's Joanna Kakissis reports fr...
the secretary general of nato is in washington to mark the organization's 70th anniversary. president trump met with him today, and then the president told reporters something that he has said a lot. he criticized germany, a nato ally, for spending what he says is too little on defense. as npr's joanna kakissis reports...
Every summer, the American military invites Germans to dance and eat at a friendship festival in the city of Wiesbaden.
every summer the american military invites germans to dance and eat at a friendship festival in. the city of
Every summer the American military invites Germans to dance and eat at a friendship festival in the city of,
every summer, the american military invites germans to dance and eat at a friendship festival in the city of wiesbaden.
This is Texas-style barbecue.
this is texas-style
This, is Texas-style
this is texas-style barbecue.
Germany hosts more than 30,000 American troops and the largest American military hospital outside the U.S.
germany hosts. more than 30,000 american troops and the largest american military hospital outside the
Germany hosts more than 30,000 American troops. and the largest American military; hospital outside the
germany hosts more than 30,000 american troops and the largest american military hospital outside the u.s.