Political Junkie The Democrats' Fight to the Finish April 30, 2008 • It has become a campaign like no other. Continuing to throw conventional wisdom out the window, it defies description or logic. Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama can't even agree on who has the most votes. And the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and Bill Clinton loom large.
Sweetness And Light What's Wrong with the Kentucky Derby? April 30, 2008 • When the gates swing open at Saturday's Kentucky Derby, 20 thoroughbreds will kick off a mad dash that crams three of the sport's most prestigious races into five weeks. And, at a mile and a quarter, the Derby's racecourse is just too long for young horses to cover. What's Wrong with the Kentucky Derby? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90035093/90061030" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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From Our Listeners Letters: Rev. Wright; Farming Family April 29, 2008 • Robert Siegel and Melissa Block read listeners' responses to Monday's program, including comments about NPR's coverage of remarks by Barack Obama's former pastor, Jeremiah Wright. There's also reaction to a story about a family farming corn in central Iowa. Letters: Rev. Wright; Farming Family Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90041686/90041666" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Religion Analysis: Rev. Wright's Comments on 'Black Church' April 29, 2008 • The Rev. Jeremiah Wright told the National Press Club that attacks on him are really attacks on the black church. Earlier comments about race and the Sept. 11 attacks by Barack Obama's former pastor have caused controversy for the presidential campaign. Analysis: Rev. Wright's Comments on 'Black Church' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90024842/90024814" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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From Our Listeners Letters: Pa. Primary, Pope, Food Banks, Carter April 28, 2008 • Hosts Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep read listeners' responses to coverage of the Pennsylvania presidential primary, Pope Benedict's U.S. visit, Jimmy Carter's meeting with Hamas leaders and the effects of rising food prices on U.S. food banks. Letters: Pa. Primary, Pope, Food Banks, Carter Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89990597/89990613" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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From Our Listeners Letters: Sunday Soapbox, Pope April 27, 2008 • Listeners react to segments about a new political blog from Weekend Edition Sunday and to coverage of Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United States. Letters: Sunday Soapbox, Pope Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89979924/89979910" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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News Analysis Who Benefits from a Bad Nominating System? April 27, 2008 • The complicated battle for the Democratic presidential nomination has many calling for a simpler way to pick a White House nominee. But the chaotic system actually offers major benefits for some players. A single national primary may be the only way to right the "chaotic" march to the White House. Listen to Dan Schorr's commentary Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89979937/89979970" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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A Vote for the 'Right to Tumble Dry' Movement April 27, 2008 • Environmentalists want people to curb their use of tumble dryers. But some refuse to let go of their dryer sheets. Essayist Diane Roberts says a tumble dryer is "an instrument of moral rectitude," and helps keep her neighborhood harmonic because no one knows who wears a thong. A Vote for the 'Right to Tumble Dry' Movement Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89979943/89979973" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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This I Believe Adapting to the Possibilities of Life April 27, 2008 • When Dr. Donald Rosenstein discovered his son was autistic, he grieved the loss of many of his own dreams. But in watching his son grow, Rosenstein came to believe in the ability people have to adapt to, and even find joy in, difficult circumstances. Adapting to the Possibilities of Life Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89920017/89979972" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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From Our Listeners Homework: Lost Jobs April 26, 2008 • When a door closes, sometimes a window opens. That's what a lot of listeners told us when they wrote in for this week's homework segment. No one seemed to be much worse for having lost his or her job. For next week, tell us stories of senior pranks. Homework: Lost Jobs Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89971066/89971042" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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From Our Listeners Letters: Have Pet, Will Travel ... Safely April 25, 2008 • Pet owners respond to a California proposal that would make driving with a dog in your lap illegal. Two women describe accidents involving their dogs: One was restrained and the other was not. Letters: Have Pet, Will Travel ... Safely Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89953771/89955406" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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From Our Listeners Vocal Impressions: Jesse Jackson, Seinfeld, More April 24, 2008 • In this month's "Vocal Impressions" challenge, listeners provided word pictures brought to mind by the distinctive voices of Jesse Jackson, Jerry Seinfeld, Grace Slick and Paula Winslowe, who did the voice of Bambi's mom. One listener said Jackson has a rough voice like a Brillo pad. Seinfeld's voice is a "freckle-faced kid bouncing on a pogo stick." Vocal Impressions: Jesse Jackson, Seinfeld, More Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89853006/89925651" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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From Our Listeners Responding to Your Letters April 24, 2008 • Farai Chideya and News & Notes editor and producer Christopher Johnson respond to listeners' letters, including a recent bloggers' roundtable conversation about Pope Benedict's visit to the United States and our coverage of Alphonso Jackson's legal troubles. Responding to Your Letters Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89915601/89915589" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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From Our Listeners Letters: Pa. Primary Coverage; Shakira April 23, 2008 • Melissa Block and Robert Siegel read from listeners' responses to Tuesday's program, listeners' responses to yesterday's program, including criticism of our coverage of Pennsylvania's Democratic primary and gratitude for the coda in our conversation with Shakira. Letters: Pa. Primary Coverage; Shakira Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89886007/89885979" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Intelligence Squared U.S. Is Islam Dominated by Radicals? April 23, 2008 • Since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, a debate has raged about the nature of the Muslim faith. A group of six experts tackles the question of whether the religion is dominated by extremists in the Intelligence Squared U.S. series. The Edited Broadcast of the Debate Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89812103/89878591" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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