Hurricane Season Brings String Of Storms GOP Scuttles Most Plans For Convention's First Day August 31, 2008 • As Hurricane Gustav approached the Gulf Coast, Republicans announced the suspension of all but essential activities planned for the start of their convention in St. Paul, Minn., on Monday. President Bush and Vice President Cheney canceled plans to attend.
Food 'Glazed America:' For The Love Of Doughnuts August 31, 2008 • Anthropologist Paul Mullins considers the history of the doughnut in his new book, Glazed America. Mullins uses the doughnut to trace America's consumer culture. 'Glazed America:' For The Love Of Doughnuts Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94095945/94153179" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Ferraro: 'Wonderful To See Woman On Natl. Ticket' August 30, 2008 • In 1984, former Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro became the first female vice presidential pick on a major party ticket. Ferraro talks about what has changed in the 24 years since she ran for vice president and about John McCain's running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Ferraro: 'Wonderful To See Woman On Natl. Ticket' Listen · 4:56 4:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94143843/94145177" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 In Alaska, Pride, Disbelief At Palin VP Pick August 30, 2008 • Alaskans have reacted with a mixture of pride and disbelief to the news that their governor, Sarah Palin, has been picked as Sen. John McCain's running mate. John Ryan of member station KTOO talks with Juneau residents about Palin, who had an 80 percent approval rating in her last statewide survey. In Alaska, Pride, Disbelief At Palin VP Pick Listen · 2:30 2:30 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94145191/94145178" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Duluth Sells Historic Window To Make Ends Meet August 30, 2008 • Times are tough; city officials in Duluth, Minn. are hoping the sale of a stained glass Tiffany window can help solve some of the city's financial woes. The window, which depicts Longfellow's fictional princess Minnehaha, has been a part of Duluth's landscape since 1893. Duluth Sells Historic Window To Make Ends Meet Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94143380/94145249" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Hurricane Season Brings String Of Storms New Orleans Residents Leave As Gustav Looms August 30, 2008 • Evacuations have begun for people who need assistance in getting out of the area before Hurricane Gustav makes landfall early next week. The lines were long Saturday and the traffic heavy on main highways as people waited to get out of the city.
Science 'Urban' Villages Counter Ancient Amazon Theory August 30, 2008 • Explorers looking for the lost cities in the Amazon have famously come up empty-handed. But now, scientists have found the remains of numerous smaller villages clustered around larger villages. Urban life may have been a part of the ancient Amazon after all. 'Urban' Villages Counter Ancient Amazon Theory Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94104997/94140534" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish Braces For Gustav August 29, 2008 • Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish was put under a state of emergency Thursday night in preparation for tropical storm Gustav. Michel Claudet, president of Terrebonne Parish, criticizes the federal government's response to their pleas for help. Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish Braces For Gustav Listen · 3:52 3:52 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94118805/94118781" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Obama, Biden Campaign In Pennsylvania August 29, 2008 • Barack Obama and Joe Biden are campaigning Friday in Pennsylvania. Obama said John McCain's decision to name Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate was an indicator of how the country was moving forward. Earlier, an Obama spokesman had criticized Palin. Obama, Biden Campaign In Pennsylvania Listen · 3:04 3:04 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94118814/94118784" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 McCain Picks Alaska Gov. Palin As Running Mate August 29, 2008 • Republican presidential candidate John McCain has named Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. Palin, 44, is the first woman named to a spot on the GOP ticket. She has been Alaska's governor since 2006. McCain Picks Alaska Gov. Palin As Running Mate Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94118796/94118778" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Education The Top Party School Shoots For A Lower Ranking August 29, 2008 • The University of Florida in Gainesville is the No. 1-ranked party school. It's a distinction that surprises some students, and administrators hope new policies will help the school change that reputation. The Top Party School Shoots For A Lower Ranking Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94063925/94118789" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Republican Convention Pick Of Palin Sets Up Battle For Female Voters August 29, 2008 • Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the first woman picked for a Republican presidential ticket, appeals to social and economic conservatives — and possibly disgruntled Clinton supporters. But it appears that John McCain will forfeit a chance to question Barack Obama's relative lack of experience. Martin Kaste talks with Steve Inskeep on 'Morning Edition' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94113125/94104835" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Election 2008: On the Campaign Trail John McCain Makes Surprise VP Pick August 29, 2008 • Republican Sen. John McCain has chosen Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his presidential running mate, a surpise decision that pundits scrambling to learn more about the first-term governor. NPR's John Ydstie offers analysis on Palin's selection and what it means for McCain's prospects in November. John McCain Makes Surprise VP Pick Listen · 3:22 3:22 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94108311/94106760" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Election 2008 Is Palin A Risky Move For McCain? August 29, 2008 • What was the thinking behind John McCain's pick for vice president? Madeleine Brand talks to Republican strategist Dan Schnur about why McCain chose Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and how much "experience" matters. Republican strategist Dan Schnur discusses whether Palin is a risky choice with Madeleine Brand on 'Day to Day' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94105690/94105675" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Republican strategist Dan Schnur discusses whether Palin is a risky choice with Madeleine Brand on 'Day to Day' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94105690/94105675" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Election 2008 McCain Picks Gov. Palin As Running Mate August 29, 2008 • Sen. John McCain surprised a lot of people Friday by picking Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate. McCain is in Dayton, Ohio to make the announcement. Madeleine Brands talk to David Schaper who's at the McCain rally in Dayton. McCain Picks Gov. Palin As Running Mate Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94105684/94105673" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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