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So Germany's actually a very important logistical hub for the U.S. armed forces.
so germany's actually a very important logistical hub for the u.s armed
So Germany's actually a very important logistical hub, for the U.S armed
so germany's actually a very important logistical hub for the u.s. armed forces.
Claudia Major is a senior defense analyst at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs in Berlin.
claudia major is a senior defense analyst at the german institute for international and security affairs in
Claudia Major is a senior defense; analyst at, the; German Institute for International and Security Affairs in
claudia major is a senior defense analyst at the german institute for international and security affairs in berlin.
It's a safe, secure space from which you can go very easily to all the trouble regions in the world where the U.S. is committed. It's not only because it wants to help the poor little Europeans.
it's a safe secure space from which you can. go very easily to all the trouble, regions in the world where the u.s is committed it's not only because it, wants to help the poor little
It's a safe. secure space from which you can go very easily to all the trouble regions in the, world where the U.S is committed It's not only because it wants to, help. the poor little
it's a safe, secure space from which you can go very easily to all the trouble regions in the world where the u.s. is committed. it's not only because it wants to help the poor little europeans.
But President Trump has repeatedly said he's sick of the U.S. subsidizing European defense. After a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel last month, he insisted that Germany had to spend more.
but president trump has repeatedly said he's sick of the u.s subsidizing european defense after a meeting with german chancellor. angela merkel last month he insisted that germany had to spend,
But President Trump has repeatedly said he's sick of the U.S subsidizing European defense After a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel last month; he insisted that Germany had to spend.
but president trump has repeatedly said he's sick of the u.s. subsidizing european defense. after a meeting with german chancellor angela merkel last month, he insisted that germany had to spend more.
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We're going to have a reciprocal relationship, and it's going to be something that benefits all of us, OK?
we're going to have a reciprocal, relationship and it's going to be something that benefits all. of us
We're going; to have a reciprocal. relationship and it's going to; be something, that benefits all of us
we're going to have a reciprocal relationship, and it's going to be something that benefits all of us, ok?
Germany spends about 1.3 percent of its gross domestic product on defense, half of the U.S. percentage and less than the NATO recommendation of 2 percent. Major says history is one reason.
germany spends about 1.3 percent of. its gross. domestic, product on defense half of the u.s percentage and less than the nato recommendation of 2 percent. major says history is one
Germany spends. about 1.3 percent of its gross domestic product on defense half of the U.S percentage and less than the NATO recommendation. of 2 percent Major says history is. one
germany spends about 1.3 percent of its gross domestic product on defense, half of the u.s. percentage and less than the nato recommendation of 2 percent. major says history is one reason.
I mean, there's obviously World War II.
i mean there's obviously, world war
I mean there's obviously, World War
i mean, there's obviously world war ii.
After Germany was rebuilt in the 1950s, its military guarded NATO territory from the Soviet Union, but did little beyond that.
after germany was rebuilt in the, 1950s its military guarded nato territory from the soviet union but did little beyond
After Germany was rebuilt in the 1950s its military guarded NATO territory from the Soviet Union but did little beyond
after germany was rebuilt in the 1950s, its military guarded nato territory from the soviet union, but did little beyond that.
There's also a strong conviction in Germany that you don't solve problems with military tools.
there's, also a strong conviction in germany that you. don't solve problems, with military
There's also a strong conviction in Germany that; you don't solve problems with. military
there's also a strong conviction in germany that you don't solve problems with military tools.
The U.S. has complained about Germany's low defense spending for decades. As a former Obama administration security adviser, Julianne Smith remembers the topic coming up all the time.
the u.s has complained, about germany's low defense spending for decades as; a former obama administration security adviser julianne smith remembers the topic coming up all the
The U.S has complained about Germany's low defense spending for decades As a former. Obama administration security. adviser Julianne Smith remembers the topic coming up all the
the u.s. has complained about germany's low defense spending for decades. as a former obama administration security adviser, julianne smith remembers the topic coming up all the time.
But we didn't necessarily make that a key feature of our relationship. We also understood what Germany was doing in other ways to contribute to our common security.
but we, didn't necessarily make that a key feature of our relationship we also understood what germany was doing in other ways, to contribute to our common
But we didn't necessarily make that a key feature of our relationship We also understood; what, Germany was doing in other ways, to contribute. to our common
but we didn't necessarily make that a key feature of our relationship. we also understood what germany was doing in other ways to contribute to our common security.
Like spending billions of dollars and losing nearly 60 troops to support the NATO operation in Afghanistan. After Russia's 2014 invasion of Ukraine, Germany did pledge to move toward spending 2 percent of its GDP on defense by 2024. But late last month, the German government announced that it would likely fall signific...
like spending billions of dollars and losing; nearly 60 troops to support the nato operation in afghanistan. after russia's 2014 invasion of ukraine germany did pledge to move toward spending 2 percent, of its gdp on defense by 2024. but late last month the. german government announced that it would likely fall signifi...
Like spending billions of dollars. and losing nearly 60 troops to. support the NATO operation in Afghanistan After Russia's; 2014 invasion of Ukraine, Germany did pledge to, move toward spending 2 percent of its GDP on defense by 2024. But late last, month, the German government announced that it, would likely fall sig...
like spending billions of dollars and losing nearly 60 troops to support the nato operation in afghanistan. after russia's 2014 invasion of ukraine, germany did pledge to move toward spending 2 percent of its gdp on defense by 2024. but late last month, the german government announced that it would likely fall signific...
Germany is one of the biggest countries. It's a strong economy in the middle of Europe, strong political voice. So hiding away and pretending that you don't play a role doesn't work.
germany is one of the biggest countries it's a strong economy in the. middle of europe strong political voice so hiding away and pretending, that you don't play a role doesn't
Germany is one of the biggest countries It's. a strong economy in, the, middle of Europe strong political voice So hiding away and pretending that you don't play a role doesn't
germany is one of the biggest countries. it's a strong economy in the middle of europe, strong political voice. so hiding away and pretending that you don't play a role doesn't work.
Merkel's government is also facing an internal challenge on the defense issue from progressives in her coalition government who want to shun military spending in favor of education, health and infrastructure. Joanna Kakissis, NPR News, Berlin.
merkel's government is also facing an internal challenge on the defense issue from progressives, in her coalition government who want to shun military, spending in; favor of education health and infrastructure joanna kakissis npr news
Merkel's government is also facing an internal challenge on the, defense issue from, progressives in her coalition, government. who, want to, shun military spending in favor, of education health and infrastructure Joanna Kakissis NPR News
merkel's government is also facing an internal challenge on the defense issue from progressives in her coalition government who want to shun military spending in favor of education, health and infrastructure. joanna kakissis, npr news, berlin.
This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News. I'm Linda Wertheimer. The last few weeks, we've been asking our colleagues here at NPR for their favorite holiday dishes. We've covered stuffing, mofongo and my favorite way to use Thanksgiving leftovers. And we have a recipe now from Lulu Garcia-Navarro. You'll be hearing a lot f...
this is weekend edition from npr; news. i'm linda wertheimer the last. few weeks we've been asking our colleagues here at npr. for their favorite holiday dishes we've covered stuffing mofongo and my favorite way to use thanksgiving leftovers and we, have a recipe, now from lulu garcia-navarro you'll be hearing a lot fr...
This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News I'm Linda Wertheimer The last; few weeks we've been asking our, colleagues here at NPR for their favorite holiday dishes We've covered stuffing mofongo and my favorite way to use Thanksgiving leftovers And we have a recipe now from Lulu Garcia-Navarro, You'll be hearing a. lot from...
this is weekend edition from npr news. i'm linda wertheimer. the last few weeks, we've been asking our colleagues here at npr for their favorite holiday dishes. we've covered stuffing, mofongo and my favorite way to use thanksgiving leftovers. and we have a recipe now from lulu garcia-navarro. you'll be hearing a lot f...
But today, she's at her sister's home in Miami and she's going to tell us about monteria. Hello, Lulu.
but today she's. at her. sister's home in miami and she's going to tell, us about monteria hello
But today; she's at her sister's, home in Miami and she's going to tell, us about monteria Hello
but today, she's at her sister's home in miami and she's going to tell us about monteria. hello, lulu.
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So you have company with you for this conversation?
so you have company with you, for this
So you have, company with you for this
so you have company with you for this conversation?
Been listening very carefully to the comments that have been made and the discussion of certain issues; but when it comes to the issue of Judge Alito's credentials, I don't hear a debate about the credentials. I don't hear a pure cry.
been listening very carefully to the comments that have been made and the discussion of certain issues but when it comes to the issue of judge alito's credentials i don't hear a debate about the, credentials i don't hear a pure
Been listening very carefully to the comments that have been made and the. discussion of certain, issues but when it comes to; the issue, of Judge Alito's credentials I don't hear a debate about the credentials I don't hear a. pure
been listening very carefully to the comments that have been made and the discussion of certain issues; but when it comes to the issue of judge alito's credentials, i don't hear a debate about the credentials. i don't hear a pure cry.
The Rhythm and Blues Foundation, they asked me to be on the board of directors about three years ago. And I think that their mission is one that's very noble and needs to be supported. We took the model that happened in Nashville many years ago with the Country Music Association.
the, rhythm and blues foundation they asked me to be on the board of directors about three years, ago; and, i think that their mission is one that's very noble and needs to be, supported we took the model that happened in. nashville many years ago with the country music
The Rhythm and Blues Foundation they, asked, me to be on the board of directors about three years ago And I think that. their; mission, is one that's very noble and needs to be supported We took the model. that happened in. Nashville many years ago with the Country Music,
the rhythm and blues foundation, they asked me to be on the board of directors about three years ago. and i think that their mission is one that's very noble and needs to be supported. we took the model that happened in nashville many years ago with the country music association.
And so we invited the Rhythm and Blues Foundation to move to Philadelphia, which they did. We got tremendous support from the state and the city, and our goal and objective is to make Philadelphia the home for rhythm and blues. In other words, there's other places that have their history in rhythm and blues, but we're ...
and so we invited the rhythm and blues foundation to, move. to philadelphia which they did we got tremendous support from the state and the city and, our. goal, and objective is to make philadelphia the home for rhythm and blues in other words there's other places that have their history in rhythm and blues but we're g...
And so we invited the Rhythm and Blues Foundation, to move to Philadelphia which they did We got tremendous support from the state and the city; and our goal and objective is to make Philadelphia the home for rhythm and blues In other words there's other places that have their history in rhythm and blues but we're. giv...
and so we invited the rhythm and blues foundation to move to philadelphia, which they did. we got tremendous support from the state and the city, and our goal and objective is to make philadelphia the home for rhythm and blues. in other words, there's other places that have their history in rhythm and blues, but we're ...
Our interest is how do we market and promote the legacy of rhythm and blues music. It's the history of a country, it's the history of a people that you're dealing with.
our interest; is how do we market and promote the legacy of rhythm and blues music it's the history of a country it's, the history of a people that you're dealing,
Our; interest. is, how do we market and promote the legacy of rhythm and blues music It's the history of a country it's the history of a people that you're dealing
our interest is how do we market and promote the legacy of rhythm and blues music. it's the history of a country, it's the history of a people that you're dealing with.
What's remarkable to me about the music that you made - and unfortunately, I think we've gone away from that and I'd love to see it come back - the idea that - and it's a name of one of your songs, Message in Our Music - that that was very important to you guys when you put this music out. That it went beyond the great...
what's remarkable to me about, the music that you made, - and unfortunately, i think we've gone away from; that and i'd love to see it come back - the idea that - and it's a name of one. of your songs message in our music - that that was very important to you guys when you put this music, out that it went beyond the gr...
What's remarkable to me about the music that you made, - and unfortunately I think we've gone away from. that and I'd, love to see it come back - the idea that - and. it's a name of one of your songs Message in Our Music - that that was. very important to you guys when you put this music; out That. it went beyond the g...
what's remarkable to me about the music that you made - and unfortunately, i think we've gone away from that and i'd love to see it come back - the idea that - and it's a name of one of your songs, message in our music - that that was very important to you guys when you put this music out. that it went beyond the great...
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The O'JAYS: So we're going to talk about, all the things that's been going down (going down, going down). Get your information from this means of communication.
the o'jays: so we're going to talk about. all the things that's been going down (going down going down). get your information, from this means of
The O'JAYS: So we're going to talk about all the things that's been going down (going down going down). Get your information from this means of
the o'jays: so we're going to talk about, all the things that's been going down (going down, going down). get your information from this means of communication.
The message, you know, a positive message about the community, making it better, a better place for everybody to, you know, to live. That's always been our feeling about writing songs. Communicating to the masses about social issues was always important to us.
the message you know a. positive message about the community making it better a better place for everybody, to you know to live that's always been our feeling about writing songs communicating to the. masses about social issues was always important to
The message you know a positive message about the community making it better a better place for everybody, to you. know to live That's always. been our feeling about writing. songs Communicating to the masses about social issues was always important to
the message, you know, a positive message about the community, making it better, a better place for everybody to, you know, to live. that's always been our feeling about writing songs. communicating to the masses about social issues was always important to us.
Much of the messages was like clean up the ghetto and wake up everybody. These songs, they're still around today. And we're trying to do a lot of that in much of the work that's happening in South Philadelphia. By rebuilding neighborhoods, and rebuilding the infrastructure of the African-American community.
much of the messages. was. like. clean up the. ghetto and wake up everybody these songs they're still around today and we're trying to do a lot, of that in much of the, work, that's happening in south; philadelphia by rebuilding neighborhoods and rebuilding, the infrastructure of the, african-american
Much of the messages was like clean up the ghetto and wake, up everybody These songs, they're, still, around today And we're trying to do a lot of that in much of the work that's happening in South Philadelphia By rebuilding neighborhoods, and rebuilding the infrastructure of the African-American
much of the messages was like clean up the ghetto and wake up everybody. these songs, they're still around today. and we're trying to do a lot of that in much of the work that's happening in south philadelphia. by rebuilding neighborhoods, and rebuilding the infrastructure of the african-american community.
What we have done is taken a portion of South Philadelphia and renovated many of the blighted houses. And we're expanded now into doing rebuilding of schools. Because most of the schools in the African-American community are deplorable. We're building a school in Camden, New Jersey, and we're building a school in Phila...
what we have done is taken a portion of south philadelphia and renovated many of the blighted, houses and we're expanded now into. doing rebuilding of schools because most of the schools, in the african-american community. are deplorable, we're, building a school in camden new jersey, and we're building a, school in
What we have done is, taken a portion of, South Philadelphia and renovated many of the blighted houses And we're expanded now into doing rebuilding of schools Because most. of the schools in the African-American community are deplorable We're building a school in Camden. New Jersey and we're building a, school in
what we have done is taken a portion of south philadelphia and renovated many of the blighted houses. and we're expanded now into doing rebuilding of schools. because most of the schools in the african-american community are deplorable. we're building a school in camden, new jersey, and we're building a school in phila...
In doing so, we've taken a neighborhood that was, for all intents and purposes, this neighborhood was dead. It was full of nothing but crack houses, prostitution and all these different things that plague our communities. But the investment that was made has turned this neighborhood around, and we're really proud that ...
in doing so we've taken a neighborhood that was for all intents and purposes, this neighborhood was dead it was full of nothing but crack houses prostitution and all these different things that plague. our communities but the investment that was made has turned this. neighborhood around and we're really proud that we h...
In doing so we've taken a neighborhood that was for all intents. and purposes this neighborhood was, dead It was full of nothing but crack houses prostitution; and all these different. things that plague our communities But the investment that was made has turned this neighborhood around and we're really proud that, we...
in doing so, we've taken a neighborhood that was, for all intents and purposes, this neighborhood was dead. it was full of nothing but crack houses, prostitution and all these different things that plague our communities. but the investment that was made has turned this neighborhood around, and we're really proud that ...
We salute you guys and thank you for everything, and it's always good to talk to you both.
we salute you guys and thank you for everything and it's always good to talk to you
We salute you guys and, thank you for everything and it's always good to talk to you.
we salute you guys and thank you for everything, and it's always good to talk to you both.
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Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff founded Philadelphia International Records 35 years ago.
kenny gamble and leon huff founded philadelphia international records 35 years
Kenny Gamble and, Leon Huff founded Philadelphia International Records 35 years
kenny gamble and leon huff founded philadelphia international records 35 years ago.
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I'm Ed Gordon. This is NEWS & NOTES.
i'm ed gordon this is news
I'm Ed Gordon This is NEWS
i'm ed gordon. this is news & notes.
Joining us now, Paul Kelly, senior vice president of federal and state government affairs for the Retail Industry Leaders Association, a retail industrial trade group. Mr. Kelly, thanks for joining us.
joining, us now, paul kelly senior, vice president of federal and state government affairs for the retail; industry leaders association a retail industrial trade group mr kelly thanks. for joining
Joining us now Paul Kelly senior vice president of federal and, state government affairs for the Retail Industry Leaders Association a, retail industrial trade group Mr Kelly thanks for joining;
joining us now, paul kelly, senior vice president of federal and state government affairs for the retail industry leaders association, a retail industrial trade group. mr. kelly, thanks for joining us.
What do you tell people who say government has to step in, that ultimately, the Wal-Mart business model is not good for American workers?
what do you tell people who say government has to step in. that ultimately the wal-mart business model is not good for american
What do, you tell people who say government has to step in that ultimately the Wal-Mart business model is not good for American
what do you tell people who say government has to step in, that ultimately, the wal-mart business model is not good for american workers?
Thank you, Mr. Gordon, for the opportunity. Our position on this is that the federal government has been very clear in passing a law that says multiple state employers like those RILA represents, that their health plans are governed by federal law, not state law. That's why we've stepped in to challenge the Maryland la...
thank you mr gordon for the opportunity. our position on this is that the federal government has been very clear in passing a law that says multiple state employers like those rila. represents that their health plans are governed by federal law not state law that's why we've stepped, in to challenge the, maryland law b...
Thank you Mr Gordon for the opportunity Our position on this is that the federal government has been very clear in passing a law that says multiple state employers like those RILA represents that their health plans are governed by; federal law not state law That's why we've stepped in to challenge the Maryland law beca...
thank you, mr. gordon, for the opportunity. our position on this is that the federal government has been very clear in passing a law that says multiple state employers like those rila represents, that their health plans are governed by federal law, not state law. that's why we've stepped in to challenge the maryland la...
And what of those who say, for instance, Wal-Mart makes it known by its commercials and the like that they put their employees first. But there will be those who will say that they are putting profit before employees?
and what of those who say for instance wal-mart makes it; known by its commercials, and the like that they put their employees first but there will be those who will say that they are putting profit before
And what of. those who say for instance Wal-Mart makes it known by its commercials and the, like that they put their employees first But there will be those who will say that they are putting profit before,
and what of those who say, for instance, wal-mart makes it known by its commercials and the like that they put their employees first. but there will be those who will say that they are putting profit before employees?
Well, our association represents many companies, large employers, large retailers. They work very hard to provide benefits packages that meet the unique needs of their work force. They are in competition with other businesses for good workers. So they want to provide good benefits, good health benefits, good wages. The...
well our association represents many companies large employers large retailers they work, very hard to provide benefits packages that meet the unique needs; of their work force they are in competition with other businesses for good workers so they, want to provide good benefits good health benefits good, wages they do ...
Well our association represents many companies large employers large retailers They, work very. hard to provide benefits; packages that. meet the unique needs of their work force They; are in competition with; other businesses for good, workers So they want to provide good benefits good health benefits, good wages They...
well, our association represents many companies, large employers, large retailers. they work very hard to provide benefits packages that meet the unique needs of their work force. they are in competition with other businesses for good workers. so they want to provide good benefits, good health benefits, good wages. the...
But the real reason we've brought these lawsuits is because we think the Maryland law and those like it which are being proposed around the country really miss the point. The point should not be to force businesses to pay more for health care. We want lawmakers and politicians to focus on bringing down healthcare costs...
but the real reason we've; brought these lawsuits is because we think the maryland law and those like it which are being proposed around the country really miss. the point. the point should not be to force businesses, to pay more for health care we want. lawmakers and politicians to, focus on bringing down healthcare c...
But the real reason we've brought these lawsuits is because we think the Maryland law. and those like it which are being proposed around the country, really, miss the point The. point, should not be to force businesses to pay more for health. care We want lawmakers and politicians to focus on bringing down healthcare, ...
but the real reason we've brought these lawsuits is because we think the maryland law and those like it which are being proposed around the country really miss the point. the point should not be to force businesses to pay more for health care. we want lawmakers and politicians to focus on bringing down healthcare costs...
And what of those who are very concerned, quite frankly, that this will become a trend not only of large retailers, but it will become a watershed that other companies will use to move in this direction?
and what of those who are very concerned quite frankly that this will become a. trend not only. of large retailers but it, will become a, watershed that other companies will use to move in this
And what of those who are very concerned quite frankly that this will become a trend not only of large retailers, but it will become, a watershed that other companies will use to move in this
and what of those who are very concerned, quite frankly, that this will become a trend not only of large retailers, but it will become a watershed that other companies will use to move in this direction?
Well, I would just say that companies continue to work very hard to provide good benefits to their employees. We're concerned, frankly, about a precedent in the other direction where states might start to think this is a good idea. It really represents a failure on the part of politicians, in our opinion, to address th...
well i would just say that companies continue to work very hard, to provide good, benefits to their employees we're concerned frankly about a precedent. in the other direction; where states, might start to, think this is a good idea it really represents a failure on the part of politicians in our opinion to address the...
Well I would just say that companies; continue to work very hard to provide good benefits to their. employees We're concerned frankly about a precedent in; the other direction where states might start to; think this is a. good. idea It really represents a; failure on the part of politicians in our opinion to; address t...
well, i would just say that companies continue to work very hard to provide good benefits to their employees. we're concerned, frankly, about a precedent in the other direction where states might start to think this is a good idea. it really represents a failure on the part of politicians, in our opinion, to address th...
Simply forcing a sector of the economy to pay a specific amount of really expensive healthcare doesn't make any sense. Let's address the root causes, which is healthcare costs are too high; we need to figure out a way to bring them down so my members can afford to provide better benefits, and state governments can affo...
simply forcing a sector of the economy to. pay a, specific amount of really expensive healthcare doesn't make. any sense let's address the root causes which is, healthcare costs are too high we need to figure out a way to bring them down so my members can afford to provide, better benefits and state governments can aff...
Simply forcing a sector of the economy to, pay a specific amount. of really expensive healthcare doesn't make, any sense Let's. address; the root causes which is healthcare costs are too high, we need; to figure out a way to bring them down so my members can afford. to provide better benefits and; state governments can...
simply forcing a sector of the economy to pay a specific amount of really expensive healthcare doesn't make any sense. let's address the root causes, which is healthcare costs are too high; we need to figure out a way to bring them down so my members can afford to provide better benefits, and state governments can affo...
It's a debate that could go on into next week. David Welna, NPR News, the Capitol.
it's a debate that could go; on into next week. david welna npr news the
It's a debate that could go on into next week, David Welna NPR News the
it's a debate that could go on into next week. david welna, npr news, the capitol.
Well, it's always important to wear seat belts, especially when driving slowly on the ranch. But I think it's in point of fact something that, you know, we encourage everybody to wear their seat belts.
well; it's always important. to wear seat belts especially when driving slowly on the ranch but i think it's. in point of fact something that you. know we encourage everybody to wear their seat
Well it's; always important to wear seat belts. especially when driving slowly on the ranch But I. think it's in point of fact something that you know we encourage everybody to wear their seat
well, it's always important to wear seat belts, especially when driving slowly on the ranch. but i think it's in point of fact something that, you know, we encourage everybody to wear their seat belts.
As for presidential motorcades, which speed down highways and on city streets, Snow said he doesn't know if Mr. Bush is belted in then.
as, for presidential motorcades which speed down highways and on city streets snow said he doesn't know if mr bush is belted in
As for. presidential. motorcades which speed down highways and on city streets Snow; said he doesn't know, if Mr, Bush is belted in
as for presidential motorcades, which speed down highways and on city streets, snow said he doesn't know if mr. bush is belted in then.
The Secret Service, I guarantee you, takes - looks after the president, is absolutely determined to interest safety in every way possible.
the secret service, i guarantee you takes - looks after the president is absolutely determined. to interest safety in every way.
The Secret Service I guarantee you takes - looks after the, president is absolutely determined to interest safety in every, way
the secret service, i guarantee you, takes - looks after the president, is absolutely determined to interest safety in every way possible.
That photo of the president sans seat belt was snapped on Sunday, the day before National Seat belt Day, and at the start of a stepped-up period of enforcement, time to promote good summertime driving habits beginning with the Memorial Day weekend. The president's home state of Texas is among those participating.
that photo. of the president sans seat belt was snapped on sunday the day before national seat, belt day and at the start of a stepped-up period of enforcement time to promote good summertime driving habits beginning with. the memorial day weekend the president's home state of texas is among those
That photo of the president sans seat, belt was snapped on Sunday the day before National Seat belt Day and at the, start of a stepped-up period of enforcement time to promote good summertime driving habits beginning with the, Memorial Day weekend The president's home state; of Texas is among those
that photo of the president sans seat belt was snapped on sunday, the day before national seat belt day, and at the start of a stepped-up period of enforcement, time to promote good summertime driving habits beginning with the memorial day weekend. the president's home state of texas is among those participating.
Don Gonyea, NPR News, the White House.
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Now, joining us as she always does every week, Flora Lichtman, with our Pick of the Week - our video Pick of the Week. Flora, welcome back.
now joining us as she always does every week flora, lichtman with, our pick of the, week - our video pick of the week flora welcome
Now joining us as. she always does every week Flora Lichtman with our Pick of the Week - our video Pick. of the Week Flora. welcome
now, joining us as she always does every week, flora lichtman, with our pick of the week - our video pick of the week. flora, welcome back.
Hi.
hi.
What have we got this week? Something seasonal?
what have we got this week? something
What have we got this week? Something
what have we got this week? something seasonal?
Timely.
timely.
Timely. That's even better.
timely that's even
Timely That's even
timely. that's even better.
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This week, we take a look at a researcher who has put a new spin on an old map, that I'm sure most of you have seen a lot.
this week we take a look at a researcher who. has put a new spin on an old map that i'm sure most of, you have seen a
This week. we take a look at a researcher who has put a new spin on an old map, that I'm sure most of you have seen a
this week, we take a look at a researcher who has put a new spin on an old map, that i'm sure most of you have seen a lot.
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Have sick - you're definitely sick of seeing it.
have sick; - you're definitely sick of seeing
Have sick - you're definitely sick of seeing
have sick - you're definitely sick of seeing it.
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Right. So, Mark Newman is a physicist at the University of Michigan, and he studies networks. And to one of his projects is to look at maps and reshape them. And it's a little bit hard to explain, which is why it's a better video.
right so mark newman is a physicist at the university of michigan. and he studies networks and to one of his projects is to look, at maps and reshape them and it's, a little bit hard to, explain which is why it's a better
Right. So Mark Newman is, a physicist at the, University of Michigan and he studies networks And. to one of his projects is to look at maps and reshape them. And it's a. little bit hard to explain; which is why it's a better
right. so, mark newman is a physicist at the university of michigan, and he studies networks. and to one of his projects is to look at maps and reshape them. and it's a little bit hard to explain, which is why it's a better video.
Sciencefriday.com. Look at the video Pick of the Week.
sciencefriday.com look at the video pick of the
Sciencefriday.com Look at. the. video Pick of the
sciencefriday.com. look at the video pick of the week.
Right. And you'll get to see the United States drawn. Basically, the states aren't going to be drawn by acreage. They're going to be drawn by population. So big population states kind of puff up and explode, and little population states shrink. And this actually may help you understand how people voted in this ele...
right and you'll get to see the. united states drawn. basically the states aren't going to be drawn by acreage they're going to be drawn by population so big population states kind of puff up and explode; and little population states shrink and this actually may help you understand. how people voted in this electi...
Right And, you'll get to see the United States drawn Basically the states, aren't going to be drawn by acreage They're. going to, be drawn by population So big population states kind of puff up and explode and little population. states shrink And this actually may help you understand how people voted in this elect...
right. and you'll get to see the united states drawn. basically, the states aren't going to be drawn by acreage. they're going to be drawn by population. so big population states kind of puff up and explode, and little population states shrink. and this actually may help you understand how people voted in this ele...
Yeah. So, you went out and you interviewed him, and then you took his maps, and you put his words onto the maps and he explained it.
yeah so you went out and you interviewed, him and then you took his maps and you, put his words onto the maps and he explained
Yeah So you went. out and. you interviewed him and then you took his maps and you put his words onto the maps and. he explained
yeah. so, you went out and you interviewed him, and then you took his maps, and you put his words onto the maps and he explained it.
Yes. You can hear him explain it. He is better at explaining than I am. I assure you.
yes you can hear him, explain it he is better at explaining than i am i assure
Yes You can hear him explain it He is better at explaining than I am I assure.
yes. you can hear him explain it. he is better at explaining than i am. i assure you.
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Actually, looking at the map, it looks almost - it looks like a bird to me. My - is this just me, my Rorschach test?
actually looking at, the map it, looks almost - it looks like a bird to me my - is, this just me my rorschach
Actually looking at the map it looks almost - it looks like a bird, to me My; - is this just me my Rorschach
actually, looking at the map, it looks almost - it looks like a bird to me. my - is this just me, my rorschach test?
I think it's you, and I'm sure that seems like a good analysis for Rorschach. I don't know, but...
i think it's you and i'm sure that seems like a good analysis for rorschach i don't know
I think it's you and I'm sure that seems. like a good analysis for, Rorschach I don't, know
i think it's you, and i'm sure that seems like a good analysis for rorschach. i don't know, but...
You're telling the United States that they're looking like a bird, but it's very pretty.
you're telling the united states that they're looking like a bird but it's very;
You're telling the United States that they're looking like a bird but it's very
you're telling the united states that they're looking like a bird, but it's very pretty.
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very artistic.
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and he's blended his color. it's beautiful.
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All right. So the Science Friday Pick of the Week on sciencefriday.com. Look at the video and you could find it there, and Flora Lichtman put that together for us. And we'll see you next week.
all right so; the science friday pick. of the week on sciencefriday.com, look at the video and you could find. it there and; flora lichtman put that together for us and we'll see you next
All right; So the Science Friday Pick of the Week on sciencefriday.com Look at the video and you could find it there and; Flora Lichtman put that together for us And we'll see you next
all right. so the science friday pick of the week on sciencefriday.com. look at the video and you could find it there, and flora lichtman put that together for us. and we'll see you next week.
Thanks.
thanks.
That's about all the time we have today. I'm Ira Flatow in New York.
that's about all the time we have, today, i'm ira flatow in new
That's about all the time we have today I'm Ira Flatow in New
that's about all the time we have today. i'm ira flatow in new york.
And in his press conference the President praised Judge Samuel Alito today as senator's debate for a second day whether Alito should be the next Supreme Court Justice. The votes are there, more than half the members have already said they'll vote to confirm Alito and Democrats seem unwilling to mount a filibuster.
and in his press conference the president, praised judge samuel alito today as senator's debate for a, second day whether alito should be the, next supreme, court justice the votes are, there more than half the members, have already said they'll vote, to confirm alito and democrats, seem unwilling to mount a
And in his press conference the President, praised Judge, Samuel Alito today as senator's debate for a second day whether Alito should be the next Supreme, Court Justice The votes are there more than half the members have already said they'll vote to confirm Alito and Democrats seem unwilling to mount a
and in his press conference the president praised judge samuel alito today as senator's debate for a second day whether alito should be the next supreme court justice. the votes are there, more than half the members have already said they'll vote to confirm alito and democrats seem unwilling to mount a filibuster.
More now from NPR's David Welna at the capital.
more now from npr's david welna at; the
More now from NPR's David Welna at the
more now from npr's david welna at the capital.
When John Roberts was confirmed as Chief Justice last fall twenty-two Democrats voted for him. But Samuel Alito appears certain to pick up much less support from the minority party and he may even be opposed by some Republicans who back abortion rights. This morning at the White House President Bush once again prodded ...
when john roberts was confirmed as chief justice last fall twenty-two democrats voted for him but, samuel alito appears certain to pick up much less support from the minority party and he may even be opposed by some republicans who back abortion, rights this morning at the white house president bush once again prodded ...
When John Roberts was confirmed as Chief Justice last fall twenty-two Democrats voted for him But Samuel Alito appears certain to pick up much, less, support from the minority party and he may even be opposed by some Republicans who back abortion rights This morning, at the. White House President Bush once again prodde...
when john roberts was confirmed as chief justice last fall twenty-two democrats voted for him. but samuel alito appears certain to pick up much less support from the minority party and he may even be opposed by some republicans who back abortion rights. this morning at the white house president bush once again prodded ...
My point is that he has broad support from people that know him, people from both political parties, because he's a decent man who's got a lot of experience and he deserves an up or down vote on the floor of the Senate.
my point is that he has broad support from people. that know, him. people from both political parties because he's a. decent man who's got. a lot, of experience and he deserves an up or. down vote on the floor of the
My point, is that he has broad support from, people that know him people from both political parties because he's a decent man who's got a lot of experience, and. he deserves an up, or down vote on the floor of the
my point is that he has broad support from people that know him, people from both political parties, because he's a decent man who's got a lot of experience and he deserves an up or down vote on the floor of the senate.
The President would clearly like to tout Alito's confirmation in his State of the Union Address he's to deliver next Tuesday, but Democrats have reached no agreement yet with Senate Republicans on a date certain for holding a final confirmation vote. In the mean time, Arlen Specter the Republican Chair of the Judiciary...
the president would clearly like to tout alito's confirmation in his state of the union address he's; to deliver next tuesday but democrats have reached no. agreement yet with senate republicans on a date. certain for holding a final confirmation vote in the mean time, arlen specter the republican chair of the judiciar...
The President would clearly like to tout Alito's. confirmation in his State of the Union Address he's to, deliver next Tuesday but Democrats have reached no agreement yet with Senate Republicans on a date certain for holding a final confirmation vote, In the mean time Arlen Specter the Republican Chair of the Judiciary...
the president would clearly like to tout alito's confirmation in his state of the union address he's to deliver next tuesday, but democrats have reached no agreement yet with senate republicans on a date certain for holding a final confirmation vote. in the mean time, arlen specter the republican chair of the judiciary...
It is important for Judge Alito to have supporters who favor a woman's right to choose so that he does not feel in any way beholden to, or confirmed by, people who have one idea on some of these questions or have another idea on some of these questions.
it is important for judge alito to have supporters who favor a woman's right. to choose so that he does not feel in any way beholden to or confirmed by people who have one idea on some of these questions or have another idea on, some of these,
It is important for Judge Alito to have supporters who favor a woman's right, to choose so that he does not feel in any way beholden to or confirmed by people who have one idea on some of these questions or have another idea on some of these
it is important for judge alito to have supporters who favor a woman's right to choose so that he does not feel in any way beholden to, or confirmed by, people who have one idea on some of these questions or have another idea on some of these questions.
The California Democrat Dianne Feinstein argued on the Senate floor this morning that Alito's negative statements on abortion in the past do not bode well for how he might rule as a Supreme Court Justice.
the california democrat dianne feinstein argued on the, senate floor this morning that alito's negative statements on abortion in the past do not bode well for how he might rule as a supreme court
The, California Democrat Dianne. Feinstein argued on the Senate floor this morning that Alito's. negative statements on abortion in the past do not bode well for how he might, rule as a Supreme Court
the california democrat dianne feinstein argued on the senate floor this morning that alito's negative statements on abortion in the past do not bode well for how he might rule as a supreme court justice.
If one is pro-choice in this day and age with the balance of the court at stake, one cannot vote for Judge Alito. I for one really believe there comes a time when you just have to stand up. Particularly when you know the majority of people stand as you do.
if one is pro-choice in this day and age with the balance of the court at stake one cannot vote for judge alito i for one really believe there comes a time when you just have to, stand up particularly when you know the majority of. people stand as you
If one is pro-choice in this day and age with the. balance of the court at, stake one cannot vote for. Judge Alito I for one really believe there comes a time. when you just have to stand up Particularly when, you know the majority of people stand as you
if one is pro-choice in this day and age with the balance of the court at stake, one cannot vote for judge alito. i for one really believe there comes a time when you just have to stand up. particularly when you know the majority of people stand as you do.
Feinstein cited a recent Gallup poll in which 63% of Americans wanted the Roe vs. Wade decision establishing nationwide abortion rights to stand. But Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski, who favors such rights and who spoke after Feinstein, said she intends to vote for Alito.
feinstein cited a recent gallup poll. in which, 63% of americans wanted the roe vs wade decision. establishing nationwide, abortion rights. to stand, but alaska. republican lisa murkowski who favors such rights and who spoke after. feinstein said she intends to vote for
Feinstein cited a recent Gallup poll in which 63% of Americans wanted the Roe, vs Wade decision establishing nationwide abortion rights to stand But Alaska Republican Lisa, Murkowski who favors such rights and who, spoke after Feinstein said she intends to vote for
feinstein cited a recent gallup poll in which 63% of americans wanted the roe vs. wade decision establishing nationwide abortion rights to stand. but alaska republican lisa murkowski, who favors such rights and who spoke after feinstein, said she intends to vote for alito.
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they will do very well there's a significant amount of affluence in shanghai and it's only going to continue to strengthen and grow with a more, diverse, type, of population people. from, other parts of the world that already know saks fifth, avenue from even new york, and. other places. where they travel they'll find ...
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they will do very well. there's a significant amount of affluence in shanghai, and it's only going to continue to strengthen and grow with a more diverse type of population, people from other parts of the world that already know saks fifth avenue from even new york and other places where they travel. they'll find it ri...
You know, John, when I think of China, I don't really think of luxury brands. I think of cheap knockoffs. Is that going to be a problem?
you know. john when i think of china i don't really think of luxury brands i think of cheap knockoffs is that going to be a
You know John when I think of China, I don't really think. of luxury brands I think of cheap knockoffs Is that going to be a
you know, john, when i think of china, i don't really think of luxury brands. i think of cheap knockoffs. is that going to be a problem?
Well, that's a risk that's scared away plenty of other big-name retailers. But there are some signs that foreign-owned stores are getting a better handle on that. One analyst I talked to said many of the things that Saks will be selling are made in China, and that should make it easier for the company to limit counterf...
well that's, a risk that's scared away plenty of other big-name retailers but there are some signs that foreign-owned stores, are getting a better handle on that one analyst i. talked to said many of the things that saks will be selling are made in china. and that should make it easier for the company to limit, counter...
Well that's a risk that's scared away plenty of other big-name retailers But there are. some, signs that foreign-owned stores are; getting. a better handle on that. One analyst I talked to. said many of the things. that Saks will be selling, are made in China and that should, make it, easier for the company to limit co...
well, that's a risk that's scared away plenty of other big-name retailers. but there are some signs that foreign-owned stores are getting a better handle on that. one analyst i talked to said many of the things that saks will be selling are made in china, and that should make it easier for the company to limit counterf...
Here's a company doing so poorly in its base business in the United States; going off on a venture like this, you really have to wonder if management is diverting their attention from the massive problems they have right here as their brains are being beaten out by companies like Nordstrom and Nieman Marcus. It makes y...
here's. a company doing so poorly in its base. business in the united, states going off on. a venture like this you really have, to wonder if management is diverting. their attention from the massive problems they. have right. here as, their brains are being beaten out by companies; like nordstrom and, nieman marcus it...
Here's a company doing so poorly in, its base business in the United States, going, off on. a venture like this you really have to wonder if management; is diverting their attention from the massive. problems they have right here as their brains are being beaten out by companies like Nordstrom and Nieman Marcus It make...
here's a company doing so poorly in its base business in the united states; going off on a venture like this, you really have to wonder if management is diverting their attention from the massive problems they have right here as their brains are being beaten out by companies like nordstrom and nieman marcus. it makes y...
You know, John, another company not doing so well, The Gap. It makes you wonder what they're doing in the Middle East.
you know john another company not doing so well the gap it makes you wonder what they're doing in the middle
You know John another company. not doing so well The Gap It makes you wonder what they're doing in the Middle
you know, john, another company not doing so well, the gap. it makes you wonder what they're doing in the middle east.
That's right. They've moving into the wealthy Emirates around the Persian Gulf: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, which also have this emerging luxury consumer class; although, as you noted, Gap's clothing is a little more casual, aimed at the middle class. But Davidowitz, again, sees the same sort of problem. Gap's really been s...
that's right they've moving into the wealthy emirates around. the persian gulf: bahrain kuwait, oman which also have this emerging luxury consumer class although as you noted gap's clothing is a little. more casual aimed at the middle class but davidowitz again sees the same sort of problem gap's really been struggling...
That's right They've moving into the wealthy Emirates around the Persian Gulf: Bahrain Kuwait Oman which also have this emerging. luxury consumer class although, as. you noted Gap's clothing is a little more casual aimed at the middle class But Davidowitz again sees the same sort of problem Gap's really been struggling...
that's right. they've moving into the wealthy emirates around the persian gulf: bahrain, kuwait, oman, which also have this emerging luxury consumer class; although, as you noted, gap's clothing is a little more casual, aimed at the middle class. but davidowitz, again, sees the same sort of problem. gap's really been s...
Coming up on Marketplace, our series on intellectual property piracy continues with a look at pirated pharmaceuticals.
coming up on, marketplace our series on intellectual property piracy continues with a look at pirated
Coming up on Marketplace our, series on intellectual property piracy continues with a look at pirated
coming up on marketplace, our series on intellectual property piracy continues with a look at pirated pharmaceuticals.
Thank you, John. John Dimsdale of public radio's daily business show, Marketplace. It's produced by American Public Media.
thank you. john john dimsdale, of public radio's daily business show marketplace it's produced by american public
Thank you John John, Dimsdale of public. radio's daily business show Marketplace It's, produced by American Public
thank you, john. john dimsdale of public radio's daily business show, marketplace. it's produced by american public media.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions was back on Capitol Hill today, and a lot has changed since the last time he testified on the Hill. The Russia investigations have revealed apparent inconsistencies in what Sessions says he knew about contacts between the Trump campaign and Russia. NPR's Ryan Lucas spent the day listening...
attorney general jeff sessions was back on capitol, hill today and a lot has changed since the last. time he testified, on. the hill the russia investigations have revealed apparent inconsistencies, in what sessions says he knew about contacts between, the trump. campaign and russia npr's ryan lucas spent the day liste...
Attorney General Jeff Sessions was back on Capitol Hill today and. a, lot. has changed since the last time. he. testified on the Hill The Russia investigations have, revealed apparent inconsistencies in what, Sessions says he. knew about, contacts between the Trump campaign and Russia NPR's Ryan Lucas. spent the day li...
attorney general jeff sessions was back on capitol hill today, and a lot has changed since the last time he testified on the hill. the russia investigations have revealed apparent inconsistencies in what sessions says he knew about contacts between the trump campaign and russia. npr's ryan lucas spent the day listening...
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