In Character Narcissism Part of Carrie's 'City' Charm May 30, 2008 • Is Carrie Bradshaw, the main character in Sex and the City, a narcissist? Many — including Sarah Jessica Parker, who plays her — would say "yes" without flinching. As part of our "In Character" series, NPR's Elizabeth Blair reports, self-absorption is part of Carrie Bradshaw's charm. Narcissism Part of Carrie's 'City' Charm Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90981447/90981470" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Movies 'Sex and the City' Ladies Settle Down with Style Fresh Air May 30, 2008 • Four years after Sex and the City's TV finale, Carrie Bradshaw and her posse return — a little older, a little more settled, but with Cosmos still in hand. If you loved the TV show, the movie will fly by; if you hated it, brace yourself. 'Sex and the City' Ladies Settle Down with Style Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90975413/91001769" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Opinion What's the New What? Mismatching Is the New Matching May 29, 2008 • A Youth Radio commentator is appalled by the blinding, Fruity Pebbles-hued, punk-rock fashions taking over Oakland, Calif. — and is determined to wear coordinating clothes, regardless of the mismatching trend. Mismatching Is the New Matching Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90907618/90948083" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Movies How to Escape Watching 'Sex and the City' May 29, 2008 • Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass talks about his recent article on how to get out of watching the upcoming Sex and the City movie. Listen to this 'Talk of the Nation' topic Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90950481/90950475" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Paris Hilton of Palm Beach Has a Problem May 29, 2008 • The case of Stefanie Woods, the Florida teen just convicted of stealing money from a Girl Scout, has captivated her Palm Beach community. A Palm Beach Post reporter discusses just what's so captivating. Paris Hilton of Palm Beach Has a Problem Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90931070/90930995" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Love and Marriage: Still Going Together? Fresh Air May 28, 2008 • Linguist Geoff Nunberg considers the changing definitions of "love" and "marriage." Love and Marriage: Still Going Together? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90889904/90890401" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Business Avon Concocts Scent of a Bond Girl May 28, 2008 • Avon is teaming up with the 007 franchise to create a new perfume. But what is the scent of a Bond girl? Avon Concocts Scent of a Bond Girl Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90880197/90880169" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Books Never Say Die: James Bond Returns to the Page May 28, 2008 • Ian Fleming's estate has contracted with writer Sebastian Faulks to write another installment of James Bond's adventures. The latest 007 novel — Devil May Care — features a villain with a hairy, ape hand; a psychopathic killer named Chagrin and (of course) a Bond girl or two. Never Say Die: James Bond Returns to the Page Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90860831/90880172" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Technology Cook, Eisner Try New Model for Online Video May 27, 2008 • A new venture from former Disney head Michael Eisner and best-selling author Robin Cook tests a different sort of business model for online video. The two have launched a 50-part video series that serves as a prequel to Cook's new novel. Cook, Eisner Try New Model for Online Video Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90864892/90866990" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Obituaries Sydney Pollack, Director and Actor, Dies at 73 Fresh Air May 27, 2008 • Film director and actor Sydney Pollack died Monday. He was 73. Pollack is known for his many films including Out of Africa, which won an Academy Award for Best Picture. Sydney Pollack, Director and Actor, Dies at 73 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90849612/90850463" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Business Newspapers Brace for Ad Battle as Craigslist Grows May 27, 2008 • Craigslist, the free online classified ads site, is moving to small cities and towns across the country. Now, the newspapers in those places will have to compete with Craigslist for classified ads, and that has some of them worried. Newspapers Brace for Ad Battle as Craigslist Grows Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90840984/90840946" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Newspapers Brace for Ad Battle as Craigslist Grows Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90840984/90840946" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Law It's Barbie vs. Bratz in California Courtroom Battle May 26, 2008 • Barbie vs. Bratz dolls go head-to-head in a California courtroom on Tuesday in a legal battle over whether Bratz $500 million a year in sales is the result of work done at Barbie-owner Mattel. It's Barbie vs. Bratz in California Courtroom Battle Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90828069/90828048" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Diversions The Joy of Bragging Rights at the Bid Whist Table May 26, 2008 • Bid whist is the African-American community's grand elder to the common card game "spades." Whist is all about art, style, tradition — and smack talking. It's also a gathering point for friends and family as they throw down at the card table. The Joy of Bragging Rights at the Bid Whist Table Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90828084/90828051" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National A Real-Life Archaeologist Talks About Treasure May 26, 2008 • Ever wonder what being Indiana Jones in real life is actually like? Fred Hiebert talks about his life as an archaeologist. He also talks about the amazing objects featured in a new National Gallery of Art exhibit entitled Afghanistan: Hidden Treasure. Listen to this 'Talk of the Nation' topic Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90829880/90829861" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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In Character The Dude: A Little Lebowski, Alive in All of Us May 25, 2008 • His given name is Jeffrey Lebowski — but the stoner hero of The Big Lebowski prefers to be called the Dude. As Guy Raz discovers, he's part fiction, part reality. But there's a little Dude in each of us. The Dude: A Little Lebowski, Alive in All of Us Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90725993/90817437" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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