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Tuesday

Digital Generations

Digital Generations: Growing Up in a High-Tech World

Cell phones, PDAs, computers and MP3 music players may seem a bit confusing to the average adult -- but for kids born in the so-called digital age, these devices are second nature. The second part of the Digital Generations series profiles a 13-year old and his family, who talk about what it means to grow up as a part of the "Internet Generation."

Digital Generations: Growing Up in a High-Tech World

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Movies

The Man Behind 'Kinsey': Filmmaker Bill Condon

Fresh Air

The new biopic Kinsey takes on the story of scientist Alfred Kinsey, who pioneered research in human sexuality in the 1940s and 1950s. For the project, director Bill Condon -- who also wrote the script -- interviewed many of the scientist's colleagues.

The Man Behind 'Kinsey': Filmmaker Bill Condon

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Scenes I Wish I Had Written

The Hills Are Alive for Suzan-Lori Parks

Writer Suzan-Lori Parks has won acclaim for depictions of African-American life. The author of Topdog/Underdog discusses two of her favorite dramatic scenes, from The Sound of Music and Taxi Driver.

The Hills Are Alive for Suzan-Lori Parks

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Monday

Actor Paul Reubens, 'Pee-Wee Herman'

Fresh Air

The complete 45-episode series of the TV show Pee-Wee's Playhouse is now out on DVD. Reubens originally created the Pee-Wee character at the Los Angeles improv group called The Groundlings. Pee-Wee's Playhouse went on the air in 1986. It ran on CBS for 5 years, garnering 22 Emmys.

Actor Paul Reubens, 'Pee-Wee Herman'

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Digital Generations

Digital Generations: Rural High-Speed Web Access

Our five-part Digital Generations series begins with a report on how some rural communities are installing their own high-speed Internet connections. New research indicates that access speed is the determining factor in who uses the Internet, and faster speeds are a big draw for many young professionals looking to put down roots and set up businesses.

Digital Generations: Rural High-Speed Web Access

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Sunday

Retelling the Tale of the Feather Trade

An article in Audubon Magazine recalls the 19th century effort that ended the feather trade. Until a public outcry stopped the practice, thousands of birds across North America were slaughtered to provide decorations for women's hats. Hear Jennifer Price, author of the article, and NPR's Jennifer Ludden.

Retelling the Tale of the Feather Trade

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National

The Women of Gee's Bend

The tiny enclave of Gee’s Bend, Ala., has gained celebrity over the past few years because of a touring exhibit of locally made quilts. But the newfound fame hasn’t changed life much in the rural community of slave descendants and one-time sharecroppers. NPR's Debbie Elliott reports.

The Women of Gee's Bend

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Saturday

Music Interviews

Producer Phil Ramone Looks Back

The legendary music producer Phil Ramone's vast discography includes the likes of Bob Dylan, Stan Getz, Madonna, Billy Joel and Ray Charles. Ramone speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about his work.

Producer Phil Ramone Looks Back

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Movies

'Guerrilla' Documents Kidnapping of Patty Hearst

The documentary Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst is the first feature-length documentary about publishing heiress Patty Hearst's 1974 kidnapping at the hands of an underground group, the Symbionese Liberation Army. David D'Arcy reports.

'Guerrilla' Documents Kidnapping of Patty Hearst

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Jeunet, Tatou Team for a Romantic 'Engagement'

The latest film from director Jean-Pierre Jeunet takes place in France at the end of World War I. A Very Long Engagement is the story of a young woman's search for a fiancee she doesn't believe is dead. Audrey Tatou, who played the lead in Jeunet's 2001 comedy hit Amelie, stars again. NPR's Bob Mondello has a review.

Jeunet, Tatou Team for a Romantic 'Engagement'

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Friday

Technology

The Good, the Bad Guys and the Family-Friendly in Video Games

NPR's Michele Norris talks with Boston Globe technology reporter Hiawatha Bray about this year's video game offerings, which include realistically violent games such as Halo 2 and Doom 3; morally controversial ones such as Grand Theft Auto; and some games that the whole family can enjoy.

The Good, the Bad Guys and the Family-Friendly in Video Games

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