Obituaries Studs Terkel, Oral Historian And Radio Legend, 96 October 31, 2008 • Terkel, who came of age during the Great Depression, often said America suffered from what he called a national Alzheimer's disease. His oral histories and radio interviews with everyday Americans helped document the nation's past. Studs Terkel, Oral Historian And Radio Legend, 96 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94573985/96404218" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Modern Vampire: Bloodthirsty, But Chivalrous October 31, 2008 • A new generation of vampire heroes is dominating best-seller lists, movies and TV. The modern-day vampire gentleman is eerily alluring in all the old-fashioned, bloodsucking ways but reins in his baser instincts in an impressive display of control. The Modern Vampire: Bloodthirsty, But Chivalrous Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96356392/96403090" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movies Shticky Stuff: 'Zack And Miri' And A Fluid Or Two October 31, 2008 • Lively, naughty and crude, it's exactly the film you'd expect from Kevin Smith. Maybe too much so: The director's sentimental passions (and his frat-boy urges) have congealed into shtick.
Review Movies 'The Other End of the Line': Phoning It In October 31, 2008 • James Dodson's cross-cultural romantic comedy brings its unlikely lovers together from home bases that are oceans apart. It's implausible and formulaic — but the stars are charming enough.
Review Movies 'Changeling': Against The Odds, A Mother's Fight Fresh Air October 31, 2008 • Clint Eastwood's film recounts the based-on-a-true-story tale of a Los Angeles woman's struggle to find her missing son — after police return the wrong child to her. David Edelstein has a review. 'Changeling': Against The Odds, A Mother's Fight Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96376857/96376866" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Movies Movie-Reality Check: How Real Is 'Real,' Anyway? October 31, 2008 • There's a reason people say "based" on a true story: Movies, however scrupulous, tend to heighten reality. Critic Kenneth Turan wonders how true a "true story" can ever really be on the big screen. Movie-Reality Check: How Real Is 'Real,' Anyway? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96294653/96369289" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music News The Beatles Sign 'Rock Band' Video Game Deal October 30, 2008 • MTV Networks announced Thursday a deal to use songs by The Beatles in its popular "Rock Band" video game series. This would be the group's first digital licensing deal. It would also be a huge coup for Viacom, which owns "Rock Band." The company's been vying with rival video game, "Guitar Hero," for the valuable repertoire. The Beatles Sign 'Rock Band' Video Game Deal Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96311174/96311153" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Taking Baby Steps In Stilettos October 29, 2008 • Women are stalking around town in stiletto heels this season — and it's not easy. But in cities like LA and New York, there are classes to teach ladies how to walk in very high heels without hurting themselves. Taking Baby Steps In Stilettos Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96262886/96262852" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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'30 Rock': Tina Fey Sitcom Back For a Third Season Fresh Air October 29, 2008 • The NBC comedy returns tomorrow night. Critic David Bianculli has a preview. '30 Rock': Tina Fey Sitcom Back For a Third Season Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96262551/96266519" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Technology Indie Video Game Developers Have Room To Play October 28, 2008 • As developers become increasingly frustrated with the big gaming industry, they are moving to smaller companies where they have more creative freedom. The result? New titles such as: Mushroom Men, Hail to the Chimp and Ninja Reflex. Indie Video Game Developers Have Room To Play Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95955896/96232443" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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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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Music News Wilco Offers Free Download If You Promise To Vote October 27, 2008 • The rock band Wilco is offering a free download to fans who promise to vote. The song is a version of Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released" recorded this summer in collaboration with Fleet Foxes. Nearly 50,000 people have downloaded the song so far, after clicking on a box pledging to vote. The band supports Barack Obama, although the get-out-the-vote effort is nonpartisan. Wilco Offers Free Download If You Promise To Vote Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96162063/96162032" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movies In 'Synecdoche, N.Y.,' A State Of Mind Expanded October 26, 2008 • A theatrical director, driven by ambition and anxiety, restages his own life — on a full-scale New York set he builds in the shelter of a huge warehouse. Bob Mondello says it's one heck of a head-trip. (Recommended) In 'Synecdoche, N.Y.,' A State Of Mind Expanded Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96076454/96154011" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Opinion Why I Love 'Mad Men' October 26, 2008 • The season finale of the TV series Mad Men airs Sunday night. The show has a small, devoted following, including commentator Jake Halpern. After two seasons, he's finally figured out why. Why I Love 'Mad Men' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96087492/96154263" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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TV Shows Offer Clues To Political Leanings October 25, 2008 • Can what you choose to watch on television determine how you'll vote for president? The folks at the Nielsen think so. Host Andrea Seabrook samples a few of the shows that Democrats flock to and a few that Republicans can't miss. TV Shows Offer Clues To Political Leanings Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96139125/96140134" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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