Halloween Tricks And Audio Treats Defining Dracula: A Century Of Vampire Evolution October 30, 2008 • Dracula can't see his own reflection in the mirror because he is a reflection of the culture around him. Vampire expert Eric Nuzum explains how depictions of Transylvania's most famous son vary widely from the Victorian era to the Cold War.
National Hudson Tragedy Spotlights Chicago's Crime Problem October 28, 2008 • The mother and brother of singer and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson were found dead in an apparent homicide in the Hudson's family home last week. Yesterday, Julian King, her seven-year-old nephew — who'd been missing since the murders — was found dead. The tragedy has stoked concerns about violent crime in Chicago. Hudson Tragedy Spotlights Chicago's Crime Problem Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96211739/96211735" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Culture Terrence Howard Talks Tunes, Family, Science October 18, 2008 • Two weeks ago, Terrence Howard's mother died. In the wake of her death, he is considering his family, his music and his career. He says it was not until two weeks ago that he became a grown man. Terrence Howard Talks Tunes, Family, Science Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95833828/95862804" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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'Doctor Atomic' Opera Brings Science To The Stage October 17, 2008 • Doctor Atomic, an opera by composer John Adams, examines the conditions and attitudes in Los Alamos leading up to the Manhattan Project's "Trinity" atomic test. Much of the libretto is made up of actual statements from scientists and military and government officials. 'Doctor Atomic' Opera Brings Science To The Stage Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95814474/95814711" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Music Reviews Chiwoniso Plays Zimbabwean 'Rebel' Music October 14, 2008 • On her new album, Rebel Woman, Chiwoniso shows off an assertive style that no other female singer in Zimbabwe can match. In her songs, she stands up for her country's children and poor. One of the most compelling voices in African music today, she confidently borrows from other genres — especially American ones. Chiwoniso Plays Zimbabwean 'Rebel' Music Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95610443/95702858" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Interviews Girl Talk Chops Pop Music To Pieces October 10, 2008 • Mash-up artist Girl Talk may feature more than 300 samples on his new album, Feed the Animals, but creator Greg Gillis says that he has only 100 MP3s on his laptop. He's more interested in the bits and pieces of music, even when it's only a split second. Girl Talk Chops Pop Music To Pieces Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95596414/95603177" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Culture Comedian Chews Up Midlife Foibles Fresh Air October 9, 2008 • Comic and actor Louis C.K. sends up middle-aged American life — including his own difficulties raising his four-year-old daughter — in the new Showtime special, Chewed Up. C.K. previously played a part-time auto mechanic struggling to be a family man in the HBO sitcom Lucky Louie. Comedian Chews Up Midlife Foibles Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95567572/95599250" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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'Fela!' Celebrates The Father Of Afrobeat October 5, 2008 • A new musical by choreographer Bill T. Jones explores the controversial life and legacy of Nigerian musical revolutionary Fela Kuti. Fela pioneered Afrobeat, blending African harmonies and rhythms, jazz, funk (and even a little James Brown) with satirical lyrics criticizing the Nigerian government. 'Fela!' Celebrates The Father Of Afrobeat Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95187083/95408442" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Holmes Makes Broadway Debut In 'All My Sons' October 4, 2008 • Tickets for the Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's play All My Sons have been selling out, and John Lithgow and Dianne Wiest have received accolades for their performances. But the chance to see Katie Holmes' Broadway debut really has theatergoers excited. Holmes Makes Broadway Debut In 'All My Sons' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95366710/95394198" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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For Pioneering Black Theater, A Season-Long Salute October 4, 2008 • New York's Negro Ensemble Company helped launch the careers of many a notable name — and it was a first-of-its-kind venue for black playwrights writing about the African-American experience. Margot Adler reports on its lasting influence. For Pioneering Black Theater, A Season-Long Salute Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95102107/95415776" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Writer Hampton Transforms 'The Seagull' On Stage October 3, 2008 • The latest version of Anton Chekhov's famous play hit Broadway on Thursday. Christopher Hampton, who adapted the play, says he drew on Chekhov's muscular, blunt words for the critically acclaimed production. Writer Hampton Transforms 'The Seagull' On Stage Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95338431/95338946" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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All-Male 'Romeo And Juliet' True To Bard's Time October 2, 2008 • Shakespeare's plays were all-male affairs during his day. And that means Juliet — one of his greatest female leads — was originally performed by a boy. Washington, D.C.'s Shakespeare Theater Company is staging a new production of Romeo and Juliet with men playing every role. Listen to this 'Talk of the Nation' topic Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95284702/95296181" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Obituaries Newman Reflects On An Acting (And Active) Life Fresh Air September 29, 2008 • Oscar Award-winning actor Paul Newman died on Sept. 26 of complications from lung cancer. In this 2003 interview, the star of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Cool Hand Luke discusses his early work — both as an actor and as a salesman. Newman Reflects On An Acting (And Active) Life Listen · 4:47 4:47 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95167691/95167749" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Election 2008 Performance Group Blends Video Art, Public Service September 27, 2008 • Three MIT grads have devised a way to "remix" the presidential debates — live. Friday night in Boston, they used custom computer software to analyze the candidates' movements and speech patterns in real time, with a nightclub vibe. Performance Group Blends Video Art, Public Service Listen · 4:14 4:14 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95135033/95135015" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Obituaries Legendary Actor, Philanthropist Paul Newman Dies September 27, 2008 • Screen legend Paul Newman — who navigated celebrity without scandal, gave effortlessly to charity and even made getting old a graceful process — died Friday at the age of 83 after battling cancer. Legendary Actor, Philanthropist Paul Newman Dies Listen · 7:02 7:02 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95129189/95128835" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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