A Political Place For Evangelicals November 30, 2008 • While many evangelicals did support the McCain-Palin ticket, their votes weren't enough to overcome those of independents and Republicans who came out for Barack Obama and Joe Biden. What's the political future for evangelicals? A Political Place For Evangelicals Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97616639/97616616" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Taking The Republican Party Online November 30, 2008 • Since the GOP's inability to take advantage of the Internet during the presidential campaign, a new, tech-savvy generation of Republicans is trying to help the GOP reach out to younger voters online. Taking The Republican Party Online Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97616642/97616617" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Pop Culture Making Fun Of The News November 29, 2008 • Daily Show writer Kevin Bleyer tells us how satirists will fill the vacuum President Bush leaves behind. Making Fun Of The News Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97602372/97602330" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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End In Sight For Ga., Minn. Elections November 29, 2008 • For those who thought this week's holiday was to give thanks to the fact that the elections are over, think again. Minnesota's still counting votes, and Georgia's headed back to the polls. End In Sight For Ga., Minn. Elections Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97602343/97602320" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Environment An Uneasy Peace Plan For Congo's Gorillas November 29, 2008 • Caught in the crossfire of eastern Congo's deadly conflict are some of the world's last remaining mountain gorillas. But for more than a year, that gorilla sector in the nation's east has been mostly off limits --- and in the hands of a rebel army. An Uneasy Peace Plan For Congo's Gorillas Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97602346/97602321" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Memo To The President Few Options For Obama In War On Al-Qaida November 28, 2008 • President-elect Barack Obama has charged that the Bush administration "took its eyes off the ball," allowing Osama bin Laden to escape and al-Qaida to regroup. But recently, the Bush administration has intensified its efforts to go after al-Qaida. Few Options For Obama In War On Al-Qaida Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97518356/97591462" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Morning Edition What The Bushes Will Miss About The White House November 27, 2008 • As part of StoryCorps' National Day of Listening project, Dorothy Bush Koch talks with her brother President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush. The project encourages people to sit down with a loved one on Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving, and record a meaningful conversation. What The Bushes Will Miss About The White House Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97533443/97569086" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Health Care Medicare's Creation May Offer Health Care Clues November 26, 2008 • President-elect Obama says he wants to make expanding health care coverage a priority for his new administration. Health policy expert David Blumenthal says there are lessons to learn from the biggest expansion of health care: The creation of Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare's Creation May Offer Health Care Clues Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97556568/97547890" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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What Obama Picks Tell Us About Economic Policy November 26, 2008 • In August, David Leonhardt, an economics columnist for The New York Times, wrote a profile of Barack Obama's economic policies. Leonhardt offers his insight into Obama's newly announced team of economic advisers and what they say about Obamanomics. What Obama Picks Tell Us About Economic Policy Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97546243/97546211" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Obama Vows Emphasis On Job Creation November 26, 2008 • President-elect Obama held his third news conference in as many days and announced the formation of a White House panel aimed at creating jobs. Obama picked former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker to head the panel. Obama Vows Emphasis On Job Creation Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97546240/97546210" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Political Junkie: Obama Selects His Team November 26, 2008 • In this week's edition of the Political Junkie, Matt Bai, writer for The New York Times Magazine, gives a rundown of this week's news in politics. Also: Lanny Davis, former special counsel to President Bill Clinton, talks about President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet and White House picks. Political Junkie: Obama Selects His Team Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97516493/97534538" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Ex-Fed Chief To Head Obama Advisory Panel November 26, 2008 • President-elect Obama has named former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker to head a new White House panel to help the new administration create jobs and bring stability to the ailing financial system. Obama's announcement Wednesday came during his third news conference in as many days on the economy.
Bush Or Obama Overseeing The Economy? November 26, 2008 • With President Bush on his way out of the White House and President-elect Obama on his way in, who's safeguarding the economy? For more, NPR's Tony Cox speaks with Mary Frances Berry and Robert Traynham. Bush Or Obama Overseeing The Economy? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97487492/97487489" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Three-Word Summaries Describe Bailout November 26, 2008 • Former Bush economic adviser Gregory Mankiw writes a blog that collects three-word summaries of proposals for Congress to stimulate the economy. Mankiw predicts that President-elect Obama will want a stimulus that's helpful, hopeful and humongous. Mankiw says critics fear it might end up pointless, political and pork-filled. Three-Word Summaries Describe Bailout Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97502926/97502112" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Adviser Withdraws From Consideration As CIA Head November 26, 2008 • A top candidate to serve as CIA director in the Obama administration has asked that his name be withdrawn from consideration. John Brennan, a 25-year veteran of the agency, has been serving for months as Barack Obama's top adviser on intelligence issues. Adviser Withdraws From Consideration As CIA Head Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97502074/97502110" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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