This I Believe The Questions We Must Ask September 30, 2007 • Tamar Duke-Cohan's Jewish family inspired in her a commitment to examine the moral implications of her actions. Duke-Cohan believes in asking hard questions and arguing about the answers. The Questions We Must Ask Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14798467/14841062" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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NPR Reporter Anticipates New Assignment as Host September 29, 2007 • Andrea Seabrook introduces herself to listeners, saying the hardest thing about her new assignment has been the anticipation. She describes the relief in saying, "hello." NPR Reporter Anticipates New Assignment as Host Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14834314/14834300" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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From Our Listeners Searching for Tales of Cheating September 29, 2007 • An assignment for listeners: Talk to a stranger about whether they've ever cheated, and write us about what they say. We'll read the best stories on the air. Searching for Tales of Cheating Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14834322/14834303" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Simon Says Reflections on the Sen. Larry Craig Case September 29, 2007 • Sen. Larry Craig's (R-ID) arrest for actions in a public bathroom leads to questions about whether the police should be out looking to arrest people for their sexual behavior. Reflections on the Sen. Larry Craig Case Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14829435/14829397" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis Analysis Week in Review: Burma, Iran, Iraq September 29, 2007 • Extraordinary protests in Myanmar dominated the week's news. Also making headlines were the visit of Iran's president to the United States for a speech to the United Nations and the request by the Bush administration for more money to fund operations in Iraq. Week in Review: Burma, Iran, Iraq Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14829429/14829395" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Coming Soon, to a Theater Near You: Naked People September 28, 2007 • Maybe it's the fitness craze, and people showering together in gyms, but you just don't attract crowds to movie theaters these days with mere nakedness. Filmmakers are pushing boundaries — though most are still cautious about mixing nudity and sexuality. Coming Soon, to a Theater Near You: Naked People Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14815090/14810557" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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From Our Listeners Vocal Impressions: Hearing Voices, Round Seven September 28, 2007 • Vocal Impressions is our challenge to listeners to tell us how to describe famous voices in metaphoric language. We hear descriptions of the voices of Rodney Dangerfield, Paul Robeson, Samuel L. Jackson and "Mama" Cass Eliot, and offer four new voices. Vocal Impressions: Hearing Voices, Round Seven Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14800415/14803694" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis Analysis Economists Fear Inflation in Offing September 28, 2007 • Economists worry the Federal Reserve may have to raise interest rates by the end of the year to prevent inflation. Prices of food, gasoline, and other consumer products are surging. Their concerns come 10 days after the Fed cut interest rates in a bid to sure up the credit market. Economists Fear Inflation in Offing Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14793311/14793283" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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From Our Listeners Letters: Kansas City Sounds Off September 27, 2007 • This week we hear reactions — from appreciative to outraged — about our Kansas City coverage. Letters: Kansas City Sounds Off Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14767900/14767876" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Environment Could Moral Offsets Make Us All Sin-Neutral? September 27, 2007 • Peter Schweizer talks about his op-ed in USA Today in which he asks: Why stop at carbon offsets? Why not offset guilt from other sins as well? Schweizer's suggestions include: "The Adultery Offset" to cancel out your "adultery footprint," and "The Tofu Offset," for those who just have a hard time being vegan. Could Moral Offsets Make Us All Sin-Neutral? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14771204/14771188" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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All Things Considered Myanmar: A History of Near-Misses, and Protests September 26, 2007 • Pro-democracy marches that are pitting Buddhist monks against Myanmar's ruling military junta recall the rallies of 1988, which led to the overthrow of the long-time military dictator General Ne Win. But democracy did not take root. Instead, army generals took over. And they have ruled Myanmar ever since. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and Scholar Joshua Kurlantzick Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14738161/14738134" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Hear NPR's Melissa Block and Scholar Joshua Kurlantzick Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14738161/14738134" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Political Junkie Parties Tussle Over Electoral Votes September 26, 2007 • The Democrats cry foul over a GOP push in California to allot an electoral vote for each congressional district carried by a presidential candidate. But Democrats have tried to do the same thing in other states.
Sweetness And Light When Athletes and Fans Play the Race Card September 26, 2007 • This summer has seen a return of the race card in sports. Donovan McNabb declared that black quarterbacks are more scrutinized than white ones. And fans of Barry Bonds and Michael Vick said those athletes were treated unfairly because of their race. When Athletes and Fans Play the Race Card Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14700153/14715250" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
When Athletes and Fans Play the Race Card Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14700153/14715250" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Race Black Men and Dogs: Don't Believe Vick September 25, 2007 • Despite the problems surrounding NFL quarterback Michael Vick and dog fighting, black men don't hate dogs. Commentator Kevin Blackistone says the Michael Vick dog-fighting story might have put some black men in a bad light. Black Men and Dogs: Don't Believe Vick Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14698643/14698603" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Black Men and Dogs: Don't Believe Vick Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14698643/14698603" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
World United Nations Provides Platform for U.S. Critics September 25, 2007 • Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad makes a highly anticipated speech to the U.N. General Assembly. It may turn out to be another in a long history of controversial addresses to the United Nations by critics of the United States. United Nations Provides Platform for U.S. Critics Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14687355/14687347" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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