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Publisher: National Public Radio (NPR) Remembrances: American Playwright Arthur Miller Dies at 89 
 Series of National Public Radio (NPR) stories on playwright Arthur Miller, who died in February 2005. Features tributes, pieces on Miller's works (such as "The Crucible" and "Death of a Salesman"), and related stories. Includes related Web links. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4495305 Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Performing Arts, Writing Last updated Feb 16, 2005 Movie Legend Marlon Brando Dies at 80
Information about the life and work of actor Marlon Brando, who died in July 2004. Also provides links to related stories and Web sites. Includes audio and video clips. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3097019 Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Notable People, Performing Arts, Recreation Last updated Oct 4, 2004 Adventures to Read All Through the Summer
"Librarian Nancy Pearl has options other than Harry Potter for parents, kids, and fans of the series." Includes summaries of books that should "keep fans of interesting fantasy writing occupied — and happy — throughout the summer." Includes links to other book lists. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4646599 Topics: Children's Literature, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Summer Reading Last updated May 19, 2005 Present at the Creation: The Marlboro Man
This special report from National Public Radio, which first aired in October, 2001, describes "the origins of the icon that helped to transform Marlboro from the lowliest of brands in Philip Morris' stable of cigarettes into the company's prize money winner." Includes interviews with former Marlboro Men, advertising posters, and related links. The site confirms the frequently-heard word-of-mouth that two former Marlboro Men died of lung cancer. http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/patc/marlboroman/ Topics: Advertising & Marketing, Business, Cancer, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Apr 29, 2003 The Legacy of Medgar Evers
Information about the legacy of the 1963 murder of Mississippi civil rights leader Medgar Evers. The story notes that "once the leader in the number of lynchings in America, today Mississippi leads in the number of elected black officials." Includes audio of the show, Evers speaking, and the "Ballad of Medgar Evers," sung by the SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) Freedom Singers. Also includes links to related material. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1294360 Topics: Black Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Musicians, Social Issues Last updated Jun 15, 2005 Jack Hamann, Rewriting History in "American Soil"
This companion to a National Public Radio (NPR) program features the text of the first chapter of "On American Soil." Using declassified evidence, Hamann revisits the hanging of an Italian prisoner of war near a U.S. Army base in Washington state and the subsequent court martial of African American soldiers charged with the assault. Includes links to background information, a timeline, and an interview with the author. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4659346 Topics: Activism, Black Resources, Crime, Military, Mysteries and More, U.S. History By Place, Wars & Conflicts Last updated May 26, 2005 Americans' Views on Taxes
Information about a poll conducted in 2003 by NPR, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and Harvard's Kennedy School of Government about perceptions of the U.S. federal tax system by individuals. The survey showed "that most Americans believe that other things are more important than cutting taxes." Includes the text of the results of the poll and links to related radio programs about taxation. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/news/specials/polls/taxes2003/ Topics: Tax Filing Season Last updated Nov 2, 2005 NPR: Katrina & Recovery
Compilation of news stories about the immediate effects of Hurricane Katrina on Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the rest of the U.S. Topics include the rescue of survivors, efforts to return the floodwaters to Lake Pontchartrain, cost to insurers, the tapping of strategic oil reserves, and displaced students. Includes links to charitable organizations. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1093 Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Q&A: An Update on Efforts to Drain New Orleans
A FAQ dated September 6, 2005 about efforts to drain flood waters from New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. Topics addressed include how water got into the city, the difference between a floodwall and a levee, and strategies for getting the water out. Includes a map. From the National Public Radio (NPR) science correspondent. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4826934 Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Science, Technology, U.S. History By Place, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 8, 2005 NPR: The Long View
Audio of radio programs from "an occasional series of 'Morning Edition' conversations with people of significant experience, people who can both reflect on the past and look ahead to the future." Features individuals such as John Wooden (on college basketball's lost beauty), Stan Lee (on realism in the world of comic heroes), P.D. James (on the mystery novel's changing form), and Kurt Vonnegut (on modern society). From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5070722 Topics: Society & Social Science Last updated Apr 19, 2007 Hidden Kitchens
Companion site to a National Public Radio (NPR) series that "explores the world of hidden kitchens: street-corner cooking, legendary meals and eating traditions ... how communities come together through food." Topics include NASCAR kitchens, the "Chili Queens of San Antonio," and the George Foreman grill. Provides recipes, sounds clips of music related to the meals, and related stories and links. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91851784 Topics: Recipes by Region: United States, Society & Social Science, United States History Last updated Aug 19, 2008 Big Trees and the Lives They've Changed
Companion to a National Public Radio (NPR) series providing "a look at majestic giants of nature and their effects on humans." Shows discuss California's redwood trees, Washington's Douglas firs, and Georgia's live oaks. Features audio clips from shows (including readings from poet Wendell Berry), images of trees, and related links. http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/2003/nov/bigtrees/ Topics: Plants, Poetry Last updated Dec 16, 2003 The End of Life: Exploring Death in America
This National Public Radio (NPR) series from 1997-1998 explores a variety of aspects of death and dying in the United States. Topics include terminal illness, grief and bereavement, funeral homes, do-it-yourself and alternative funerals, reincarnation, and related subjects. Includes readings (poetry, essays, religious texts, images, and excerpts from novels, short stories, and plays) and a bibliography. http://www.npr.org/programs/death/ Topics: Death & Dying, Diseases & Conditions, Families, Literature: Fiction, Poetry, Society & Social Science, United States History Last updated Aug 17, 2005 Recalling Nixon's Resignation
National Public Radio (NPR) program broadcast on the 30th anniversary (August 8, 2004) of the resignation of former President Richard Nixon. Includes related stories about the resignation and about Watergate. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3839857 Topics: Presidents by Name, United States History Last updated Nov 19, 2008 Voices of Reflection: NPR Special Coverage
A site that points to radio coverage for National Public Radio (NPR) stories that marked the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Includes links to news, personal narratives, slide shows, a poem by NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu, and the "Sonic Memorial Project," "a collection of radio stories and sound chronicling the life and history of the [World Trade Center] and its neighborhood." http://www.npr.org/news/specials/091102reflections/ Topics: Archives, Holidays and Observances Individually, Media, September 11 & Beyond, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Aug 17, 2005 The World Series at 100
National Public Radio (NPR) special feature from October 2003, marking "the 100th anniversary of the World Series." Includes audio clips of "Memorable Moments in World Series History," an interview with the author of "Autumn Glory" (an account of the first World Series), and related Web links and NPR stories. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1466981 Topics: Baseball, Holidays and Observances Individually, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Thousands of Inca Mummies Unearthed in Peru
This site from National Public Radio (NPR) describes the 2002 discovery announced by the National Geographic Society "of more than 2,000 Inca mummies at a site near Lima, Peru" which were believed to have been buried between 1480 and 1535. It features audio of the story, images, and links to related information. http://www.npr.org/programs/atc/features/2002/apr/mummies/ Topics: Archaeology Last updated Mar 8, 2004 Fashion Week in New York City
This September 2003 radio program series "follows a young designer as she prepares a show alongside the biggest names in the business, explores what goes into making great music for models to parade to, reveals the secrets behind fashion trends, looks at why designs aren't protected by copyright laws, and checks out what it really means to be well-heeled." Includes audio, images, and stories. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/2003/sept/fashion/ Topics: Fashion, Industries Last updated Feb 14, 2005 America Transformed: NPR Coverage Sept. 11 - Oct. 8, 2001
An archive of National Public Radio coverage in the weeks immediately following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Includes articles, images, essays, audio, and other resources, "indexed by show with the most recent audio listed first." http://www.npr.org/news/specials/americatransformed/ Topics: Media, September 11 & Beyond, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Aug 17, 2005 The Span of War
Collection of human interest stories related to U.S. armed forces in Iraq. Covers topics such as families of soldiers, injuries and deaths, immigrant soldiers, the recruitment gap, National Guard training, and mental health concerns. Includes images and audio of the programs. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/topics/topic.php?topicId=1078 Topics: U.S. Military, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 5, 2005 Walter Cronkite on NPR
"In a series of occasional essays for NPR [National Public Radio], journalist Walter Cronkite comments on news events he reported on over the past century that still resonate today." Includes audio and selected photographs on topics such as the Vietnam War, the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago, and Sputnik. http://www.npr.org/news/specials/cronkite/ Topics: Notable People, United States History Last updated Oct 14, 2004 Movies: The Making of 'Murderball'
This radio program discusses the documentary film "Murderball," which "looks at the rough-and-tumble world of quad rugby -- otherwise known as 'murderball,'" a sport that is played by wheelchair users. Includes audio of the program, clips from the film, and links to related sites about the movie and about quad rugby. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4715570 Topics: Disabilities, Film: Genres & Themes, Sports Last updated Jun 28, 2005 Timeline: Women in Space
"Hundreds of humans have flown in space. Only 40 women have made the journey -- including Eileen M. Collins, who commands the Space Shuttle Discovery on NASA's historic return to flight" in 2005. This timeline features photos and brief information about some of these women, including Valentina Tereshkova (the first woman in space), Sally Ride (first U.S. woman astronaut), and Kathryn Sullivan (first American woman to perform a spacewalk). From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4770249 Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Technology Last updated Jul 27, 2005 Hammett's 'Maltese Falcon,' 75 Years Later
Audio appreciation from 2005 celebrating the 75th anniversary of the publication of Dashiell Hammett's novel "The Maltese Falcon." Also includes links to a related story about this book that has been "hailed as one of the greatest detective novels of all time," and to an excerpt from the novel. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4492312 Topics: Mysteries and More Last updated Feb 19, 2007 Inside Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison
Radio program about country music singer Johnny Cash's 1968 concert at Folsom Prison, California. Features sound clips from the performance, both from the official album and from a reporter's recordings. Also includes links to related stories about Cash, including an obituary (2003) and a review of the 2005 film "Walk the Line." From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5018930 Topics: Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Nov 21, 2005 Baseball's Steroid Hearings
Collection of stories from National Public Radio (NPR) on the hearings by U.S. Congress in 2005 "about use of performance-enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball. Current and past stars testify, including former home run king Mark McGwire. Lawmakers also hear from Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig and from parents of children who died after using steroids." http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4540278 Topics: Baseball, Drugs & Medications by Type, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated May 1, 2006 O'Connor Taking Swing Vote Into Retirement
Collection of news stories related to the retirement in July 2005 of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor from the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition to information about O'Connor's career (including a 2002 interview), this site provides analysis on Supreme Court succession. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4726166 Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process, Notable People: Women Last updated Jul 6, 2005 Ketzel Levine's Talking Plants
This companion site to an ongoing National Public Radio (NPR) show contains transcripts and audio clips from programs covering horticulture and gardening topics such as Irish gardens, plant diseases, ferns, and desert gardening. The site also features plant profiles, and photos. http://www.npr.org/programs/talkingplants/ Topics: Media, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated May 19, 2006 Xeni Tech
A collection of reports by technology writer Xeni Jardin, who is also a writer for Wired and cofounder of the BoingBoing blog. Features stories on topics such as podcasting, video games, privacy, online file sharing, and robots. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4465031 Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Technology Last updated Jul 5, 2005 Timeline: London's Explosive History
"London has lived through many devastating bombings in the 20th century, among them, the German Blitz of World War II, which remains an important symbolic part of the city's history and character." This site provides brief information about London bombing incidents, including German Zeppelin bombings during World War I and IRA bombings beginning in the 1970s. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4734400 Topics: History By Place, Weapons Last updated Jul 12, 2005 Papers Turn to Podcasting, the Newest of Media
"Desperate to reach a more mobile audience, some newspapers are turning to podcasting" (subscription-based Internet audio broadcasts). Includes audio of a National Public Radio (NPR) program discussing podcasting in the news media, links to newspaper podcasts, and related stories on podcasting. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4673646 Topics: Media, Media, Newspapers by Place: United States Last updated Oct 13, 2009 William Rehnquist, 1924-2005
Collection of news stories about U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who died in September 2005. Includes a brief biography, information about notable decisions during his 33-year Supreme Court career (19 years as Chief Justice), audio clips from Rehnquist, a tribute by President George W. Bush, and links to related stories. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4832100 Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process, Law, Law, Presidents by Name Last updated Sep 6, 2005 Election 2004: Hot-Button Campaign Issues
"NPR [National Public Radio] examines the key issues voters are pondering as they choose which candidate to back" in the 2004 presidential election. Features a series of reports on issues such as health care, homeland security, job growth and the economy, taxes, the personality of President George W. Bush, and the occupation of Iraq. Includes audio files and links to related NPR stories. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1599678 Topics: 2004 Presidential Election, Presidents by Name, Terrorism Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Religion and Politics: A Tale of Two Churches
Companion to a National Public Radio (NPR) Morning Edition series "on the role of religion in the 2004 campaign." Features comments from congregants at two churches in Pennsylvania and programs on the faiths of President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry. Includes links to many related NPR programs on religion and politics, faith-based initiatives, and the 2004 presidential election. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4057906 Topics: 2004 Presidential Election, Presidents by Name, Social Issues Last updated Oct 19, 2004 New Pope Greets the World
News stories about the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany to succeed Pope John Paul II. "Ratzinger will be known as Pope Benedict XVI." Features a "look at the new Pope Benedict XVI's accomplishment and beliefs," and reactions from U.S. communities, Latin America, young Catholics, theologists, and other groups. Also includes data on "Popes through the years." From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4602980 Topics: Christianity, Holidays & Observances Last updated Apr 20, 2005 The Summit of the Americas
Collection of audio news reports on this event (November 2005 in Mar del Plata, Argentina), which "aims to create jobs and promote democracy throughout Latin America." Covers U.S.-Venezuelan relations, protests, and other topics related to the summit, in which "[n]egotiators were unable to agree on a U.S.-favored free-trade zone covering most of North and South America." From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4990596 Topics: International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements Last updated Nov 9, 2005 Iraq
This special report from National Public Radio (NPR) provides ongoing coverage of the postwar efforts to build a new Iraqi government and rejuvenate the nation's oil-based economy. Includes essays on topics including humanitarian issues and casualties, "personal accounts and reflections of individuals affected by the Iraq war, from the combat zone to the home front," commentaries, maps, and related resources. Note: this site is the successor to NPR's "Beyond the War in Iraq" feature. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1010 Topics: Oil & Gas, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Pope John Paul II: His Life Remembered
Special report on Catholic leader Pope John Paul II, who died in April 2005. Features a timeline, photos, audio clips of speeches, news stories, and articles about the papal transition and potential successors. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4571796 Topics: Christianity Last updated Apr 5, 2005 Television Chef Julia Child Dies at Age 91
A collection of National Public Radio (NPR) broadcasts on chef Julia Child. Includes remembrances, interviews, photos, a few recipes, and links to related sites. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3850087 Topics: Food & Cooking, Notable People Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Carols for Christmas Yet to Come
2003 radio interview with the artistic director of a choral ensemble that co-sponsors a Christmas carol contest about what makes a great Christmas carol. Also includes audio of the two winning carols. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1554954 Topics: Christmas Last updated Dec 14, 2004 NPR: Holidays
Holiday-related features from National Public Radio (NPR) programs. Includes audio from programs on memories and traditions, food, music, and movies. Also features commentaries and selections from NPR's recipe and music archives. http://www.npr.org/nprholidays/ Topics: Christmas, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Music, Musical Genres Last updated Feb 17, 2007 The New SAT
In 2005, "the College Board has introduced a new version of the SAT that is longer and harder than previous versions and, for the first time, includes a mandatory writing component." This series of news stories reports on the new SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). The site also includes opinion pieces on the SAT from education administrators and links to fact sheets and other resources about the test. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4528303 Topics: College and University Education, Education Last updated Mar 15, 2005 Looking Beyond SARS
"NPR presents a five-part series on the world after SARS, examining such issues as the science behind detecting and treating the disease, to the response by health care workers on the front lines." Features audio clips of the programs, a fact sheet and timeline on SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome), commentary, and links to related coverage from National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/news/specials/sars/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health & Medical Disciplines, Infectious Diseases, Public Health & Safety Last updated Oct 21, 2003 A History of Conflict in High Court Appointments
"As President Bush prepares to nominate a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor [in July 2005], Washington is bracing for the possibility of a confirmation battle. Here's a look at recent conflicts over high court nominees." Includes discussions about confirmation conflicts relating to Clarence Thomas, Robert H. Bork, Abe Fortas, and others. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4732341 Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process, Law, Law Last updated Aug 2, 2005 Taking Issue: Judicial Filibuster
March 2005 articles by a professor of political science at Rutgers University and a professor of constitutional law at Pepperdine University debating whether the filibuster should be used to try to block the confirmation of federal judicial nominees in the U.S Senate. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/takingissue/20050324_takingissue_judicial.html Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Politics, Politics by Place, Social Science Last updated May 9, 2005 NPR: Summer Reading
A collection of summer reading lists from critics and NPR correspondents and listeners. Includes titles for children and an audiofile of the broadcast program. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10497458 Topics: Literature & Books, Summer Reading Last updated May 29, 2007 Taking Issue: The Origins of Life vs. Origins of Species
"At its extremes, the current debate over teaching Darwin's theory of evolution pits science against religion. ... Taking Issue asks religious leaders what their faith tells them about the origins of life and whether it can be reconciled with evolution." This August 2005 compilation of views includes Catholic, Evangelical Baptist, Episcopal, Muslim, and Jewish perspectives. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/takingissue/20050803_takingissue_origins.html Topics: Religion, Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Aug 9, 2005 Detainees at Guantanamo Bay
Collection of stories on "the history of the [Guantanamo Bay] U.S. military base [in Cuba] and detention of 'enemy combatants,' plus an analysis of the Bush administration's detainee policies." Includes news stories, timelines, and questions and answers about Guantanamo Bay and the detainees held since the invasion of Afghanistan in early 2002. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4711397 Topics: Crime, Terrorism Last updated Jun 29, 2005 Father Cares: The Last of Jonestown
"On November 18, 1978, 913 men, women, and children -- followers of cult leader Jim Jones -- died during a mass suicide and murder in Jonestown, Guyana. In the months preceding the tragedy, Jim Jones and his People's Temple followers recorded their thoughts" on audio tape. These tapes form the basis of the 1981 radio documentary presented on this page. Also includes an interview with a survivor. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/programs/specials/jonestown.html Topics: Death & Dying, Religion Last updated Nov 18, 2008 Big Churches Use Technology to Branch Out
August 2005 radio program and accompanying article about a trend for "mega-churches" to reach local areas using "video technology, with pre-recorded sermons on DVD and elaborate simulcasts on video screens." The story focuses on the Willow Creek Association, "which has thousands of member churches." Includes links to related stories, such as one about sermons for MP3 players. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4788676 Topics: Film, Movies, & Video Last updated Mar 1, 2008 The 2004 Democratic Presidential Candidates
This "series of Morning Edition Interviews with White House Hopefuls" offers audio recordings, transcripts, links to candidate Web sites, and an analysis of buzzwords used by the candidates. From National Public Radio. http://www.npr.org/programs/specials/democrats2004/ Topics: 2004 Presidential Election, Political Parties & Theories Last updated Sep 10, 2003 Prairie Diaries
Companion to a National Public Radio (NPR) program featuring diary entries from Kansas residents created for the "A Day in My Community" project that was designed "to leave a historical record of their lives at the beginning of the millennium." Includes personal stories about farming, pioneer trails, sports, and more. Provides audio clips of diary excerpts, tips on starting a community history project, and links to related NPR features. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1468140 Topics: History, Nonfiction by Genre, U.S. History By Place, Writing Last updated Oct 2, 2004 "Other People's Pictures"
June 2004 story about "a new documentary from filmmakers Lorca Shepperd and Cabot Philbrick, [which] examines the lives and minds of nine people who collect these lost and discarded photographs," often gathered from flea markets. Includes selected images on topics such as "'male affection' snapshots of men embracing or holding hands" and "photos of Nazis in everyday situations." From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1964382 Topics: Film: Genres & Themes, Photograph Collections Last updated Apr 26, 2005 Bolton Nomination Comes to a Close
Compilation of stories about the "contentious nomination process" that culminated in the August 2005 recess appointment of John Bolton as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Stories go back to March 2005 when President Bush nominated Undersecretary of State John Bolton for the position. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4586094&sourceCode=gaw Topics: Government, Government, International Governments Last updated Aug 3, 2005 Dogwoods Bloom, and Music Echoes
This companion site to a National Public Radio (NPR) program features music "experts imagined as the voice of the dogwood" tree in bloom. Provides audio of the program and music clips. Also includes background information about the dogwood, an article on disease-resistant dogwoods, photos, and related links. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4600468 Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Apr 19, 2005 Folk Legend Pete Seeger Looks Back
"Pete Seeger has written some of the best-known ballads of the 20th century: 'If I Had a Hammer,' 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone' and 'Turn, Turn, Turn' among them." The site includes audio of an interview of Seeger and of a May 2005 concert celebration of Seeger's music. Also includes links to related stories. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4726633 Topics: Activism, Music, Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Jul 6, 2005 Latke Festival Offers New Takes on Holiday Favorite
Features several recipes from the Long Island (New York) Latke Festival, including pesto latkes, firecracker latke poppers, and curried sweet potato latkes. Provides audio of the broadcast and links to related articles on Hanukkah cooking. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4225878 Topics: Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Dec 14, 2004 Q&A: What the Fall of the Dollar Really Means
Questions and answers related to the autumn 2004 decline in value of the U.S. dollar. Include audio clips from shows on the topic and links to related stories on the dollar and the U.S. economy. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4186041 Topics: Money, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Travel Last updated Dec 1, 2004 Remembering Henri Cartier-Bresson
National Public Radio (NPR) program on photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, who died in 2004. "Dubbed 'the eye of the century,' Cartier-Bresson is known for capturing historic events such as the death of Mahatma Gandhi and the liberation of Paris, in addition to moments of everyday life." Also includes a related story about the photographer, a review of a 1999 exhibit of his work at the National Portrait Gallery (Washington, D.C.), and links to related Web resources. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3816733 Topics: Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photography, Technology Last updated Oct 2, 2004 The International Reach of the Mara Salvatrucha
Feature on the Latino street gang Mara Salvatrucha, also know as MS-13, whose reach is thought to extend through Central America, Mexico, and the U.S. Includes audio clips, a photo gallery, and links to related news stories and Web sites. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4539688 Topics: Communities & Groups, Crime, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Mar 30, 2005 Ronald Reagan Dead at 93
Provides an overview of the events in the life of former President Ronald Reagan, covering both his acting and political careers. Features several audio clips of Reagan's speeches, including his denial of the arms-for-hostages deal with Iran and his acknowledgement of his "'mistake' in the Iran-Contra affair." Includes a timeline, photos, and related links. Also includes an overview of funeral plans. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/news/specials/obits/reagan/ Topics: Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name Last updated Jun 9, 2004 Fresh Air from WHYY
The companion site for "the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues" hosted by Terry Gross. Includes links to the current show, and searchable and browsable broadcast archives. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/programs/fa/ Topics: Media, Nonfiction by Genre, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Oct 24, 2005 Artie Shaw
Companion to a National Public Radio (NPR) show about jazz clarinetist and swing bandleader Artie Shaw, who died in December 2004. Includes sound clips of a 2002 interview with Shaw, samples of his music, photos, and links to related information. http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/2002/mar/shaw/ Topics: Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Jan 5, 2005 Hunter S. Thompson Found Dead at His Home
Audio of story about the February 2005 death of "counter-culture author Hunter Thompson, who popularized a new form of personalized journalism," known as "gonzo journalism." Thompson was the author of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and other works. Includes a link to an interview with Thompson from 1997. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4507067 Topics: Communications, News Last updated Feb 22, 2005 The 2005 Pulitzer Prize Winners
Collection of articles about the Pulitzer Prizes, along with interviews with some of the 2005 winners, a list of the 2005 winners, excerpts and samples of work from winners, and links to stories about Pulitzer Prizes going back to 2000. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4577478 Topics: Literature & Books, News, Writing Last updated Apr 11, 2005 Lost & Found Sound
A compilation of stories that ran on the National Public Radio (NPR) All Things Considered program from 1999-2004 about non-traditional sound recordings. Topics include the Green Street Mortuary Band from San Francisco's Chinatown, carnival talkers (barkers), a 1938 commentary by a Gettysburg Address eyewitness, and harmonica lessons. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1074 Topics: Internet, Media, Music, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Sep 9, 2009 NPR's Mideast Coverage
This site from National Public Radio provides "transcripts and audio of reports about the Mideast produced by NPR in its newsmagazines and talk shows." http://www.npr.org/news/specials/mideast/ Topics: International Governments, Media, Regions of the World, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Feb 17, 2007 Justice Harry Blackmun's Papers
This site provides access to audio recordings of a National Public Radio (NPR) series developed by Nina Totenberg from the collected papers of Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, author of the Roe vs. Wade majority opinion. Describes the "inner workings of the court" during Blackmun's tenure (1970-1994). Includes audio and video of Blackmun. http://www.npr.org/news/specials/blackmun/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process, Law, Law Last updated Mar 10, 2004 Roberts Nominated as Chief Justice
Collection of news stories about the confirmation process for Supreme Court chief justice nominee John Roberts. Includes a brief overview of his working career, a discussion of the outlook for his confirmation, NPR coverage of three cases that Roberts has argued before the Supreme Court, and links to records relating to Roberts prior work in the U.S. government. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4761752 Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process, Law, Law Last updated Sep 14, 2005 Kee Malesky, NPR Librarian
Kee Malesky is a librarian whose name is repeated at the end of many National Public Radio programs. Read her professional biography and never again wonder if it's "Key," "Kee," or "Keem." http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100844 Topics: Media, Notable People, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jan 23, 2005 Q&A: Risks Associated With Taking Celebrex
Questions and answers about "a study that found an increased risk of heart attacks in patients taking [the pain medication] Celebrex" and the FDA's December 2004 request to pharmaceutical company Pfizer to stop advertising the painkiller. Includes highlights from the study, from the FDA requests, and from related studies involving Celebrex and other anti-inflammatory drugs such as Vioxx. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4236757 Topics: Business, Drugs, Industries, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jul 21, 2005 The 9-11 Commission: An Audio Chronicle
Collection of National Public Radio (NPR) news stories on the 2004 hearings of the independent commission created to investigate the government's response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Includes commentary on National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice's testimony, a copy of the declassified government memo known as the "Bin Laden Brief," and audio files of NPR shows related to the hearings. http://www.npr.org/911hearings/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Sep 20, 2006 Q & A: Israel's Pullout From Gaza
Questions and answers about "Israel's plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip beginning Aug. 17 [2005, which] has been controversial within Israel and raises huge challenges for Palestinian leaders." Features audio of comments from Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, President Bush, and others. Includes links to related stories. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4775357 Topics: International Governments Last updated Aug 3, 2005 Administration Employing State Secrets Privilege at Quick Clip
Audio file of a news story about how "the Bush administration is increasingly using the state secrets privilege. It is a series of precedents that allow the government to dismiss court cases on the grounds that evidence introduced in the trial could jeopardize national security." Includes information about how this privilege is explained in a 1953 U.S. Supreme Court decision and more current uses of the privilege. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4838701&ft=1&f=1001 Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Science Last updated Sep 12, 2006 Article 15-6 Investigation of the 800th Military Police Brigade
Full text of the report, prepared by Maj. Gen. Antonio M. Taguba of the U.S. Army, on alleged abuse of prisoners at the Abu Ghraib Prison in Baghdad, Iraq. The investigation was ordered by Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, commander of Joint Task Force-7 and the senior U.S. military official in Iraq. Opens directly into a PDF file. http://www.npr.org/iraq/2004/prison_abuse_report.pdf Topics: Crime, Military, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 5, 2005 [NPR] Sunday Puzzle
This site from National Public Radio (NPR) presents the weekly on-air quiz from The New York Times Crossword Puzzle editor and Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz. Includes instructions for submitting entries, the past month's challenges and answers, an archive of past puzzles, and for you Will Shortz groupies, his mug shot. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4473090 Topics: English Language, Games & Puzzles, Mysteries and More Last updated Sep 14, 2009 All Songs Considered
"Listen to music, watch videos and slideshows and hear interviews with NPR reviewers about their favorite CDs," which may be by artists that don't get much airplay. Browse music interludes from your favorite National Public Radio programs or search the archives dating back to 2000. Listeners may also submit original music for possible use on the show. http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=37&agg=1 Topics: Media, Media, Music, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jul 10, 2008 The Best in Political Fiction
"To prepare us for the long [2004] election season ahead, librarian Nancy Pearl has compiled a list of reading material for people who are interested in politics, but disgusted with today's political rhetoric." Features a list of over a dozen books with brief descriptions, audio, and related links. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1890288 Topics: Communications Last updated Oct 9, 2004 Florida Case Puts Focus on End-of-Life Decisions
Online companion to October 2003 "All Things Considered" radio program exploring the "legal battle over the care of Florida's Terri Schiavo," and how his story "has focused the nation on the rights of severely injured patients — and the plight of family members who often must decide when to end life support." Includes audio of the program, and the process of setting up a living will; and related links. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1478797 Topics: Death & Dying Last updated Oct 2, 2004 The History and Mentality of Self-Mutilation
This National Public Radio (NPR) program discusses the history of self-injury. It notes that "self-mutilation isn't exclusively a modern adolescent issue. The disorder is an ancient one, and it is best understood as an attempt to relieve rather than inflict pain." Includes links to related information. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4697319 Topics: Mental Conditions Last updated Jun 13, 2005 The Odor of a Bygone World
Companion to a National Public Radio (NPR) program "about the sensations and memories provoked by the scent of stale cigarette smoke." Features audio of the program, images of smoking in historical ads and movies, and links to related NPR stories. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1609951 Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Raising the Curve: Designer Eva Zeisel
Companion to a National Public Radio (NPR) program about this porcelain and glassware designer who is "considered one of the premier industrial designers of the 20th century," and is known for the "whimsical curves" of her designs. Includes photos. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4510966 Topics: Collectors & Collecting, Food & Cooking Last updated Jul 6, 2005 Wine Tips, From the Author of 'The Wine Bible'
Companion to a National Public Radio (NPR) program on tips for "wine lovers to expand their tasting universe." Features an article on buying and storing wine and pairing wine with food, an audio clip of an interview with author Karen MacNeil, and related links. http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/2002/apr/wine/ Topics: Wine Last updated Jan 3, 2004 Karaoke's Creator Wins Ig Nobel Prize
Audio of National Public Radio (NPR) story about "Daisuke Inoue, the inventor of karaoke, [who] was awarded the 2004 Ig Nobel Peace Prize ... 'for inventing karaoke, thereby providing an entirely new way for people to learn to tolerate each other.' The Ig Nobel Prizes are awarded annually for achievements that 'celebrate the unusual' and 'honor the imaginative,' according to its organizers, The Annals of Improbable Research." http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4057291 Topics: Music, Performing Arts, Technology Last updated Mar 28, 2005 Harriet Miers Nominated for Supreme Court
Compilation of stories about the nomination by President George W. Bush of White House counsel Harriet Miers to replace Sandra Day O'Connor on the U.S. Supreme Court. Provides audio files of broadcasts with information about her legal background, and a brief discussion of justices who had not previously served in the judiciary (such as Earl Warren, William O. Douglas, Felix Frankfurter, Hugo Black, Louis Brandeis, and Abe Fortas). From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4933926 Topics: Judicial Process, Law Last updated Oct 7, 2005 NPR Podcast Directory
Dozens of free podcasts (audio downloads suitable for computers or handheld computer devices) produced by National Public Radio and partner organizations. Includes podcasts of morning and evening news, shows such as "Pacific Time," "Michael Feldman's Whad'Ya Know," "The California Report," and much more. Also find reader-friendly explanations of podcasting. Browsable, with annotations for each program, but not searchable. http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast/podcast_directory.php Topics: Media Last updated Oct 13, 2005 Saddam Hussein on Trial
Collection of audio files of news programs on the first Saddam Hussein trial (beginning October 2005) in which "he stands accused of ordering the massacre of 143 in the village of Dujail," Iraq. Discusses the war crimes tribunal established by Iraq's governing council, reactions to the trial, comparison of the trial with those in U.S. courts, and related material. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4962517 Topics: Crime, International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Oct 19, 2005 Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Thinking Positive
This 2004 radio program profiles a patient who used a form of psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, to deal with her social phobia. Also includes links to related programs about cognitive behavior therapy's founder Dr. Albert Ellis, and about treating adolescents suffering from depression with cognitive behavior therapy. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1920052 Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Oct 26, 2005 Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks Dies
Radio program about Rosa Parks (1913-2005), known as the "'mother of the civil rights movement' ... [for turning] the course of American history by refusing in 1955 to give up her seat on a bus for a white man." Includes audio of past interviews with Parks, images, and links to related stories. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4973548 Topics: Black Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Notable People: Women Last updated Oct 25, 2005 Bush Picks Conservative Alito for High Court
Compilation of radio programs and related material about judge Samuel Alito, who was nominated by President George W. Bush in October 2005 to succeed Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Includes "a look at some of Alito's rulings on key issues likely to come up in Senate confirmation hearings" and conservative and liberal reactions to his nomination. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4982475 Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process Last updated Nov 2, 2005 Locating the Source of the Plame Leak
Collection of news stories (audio files) and background information on the events surrounding the CIA leak case, in which "identity of an undercover CIA operative, Valerie Plame, appeared in the press, with Bush administration officials cited as the source. An ongoing investigation has resulted in the indictment of Lewis Libby, ... chief of staff for Vice President Dick Cheney." Includes a timeline (2002-2005), questions and answers, and legal documents from the case. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4961847 Topics: Government, Media Last updated Nov 3, 2005 Riots Prompt State of Emergency in France
Radio news stories about the 2005 rioting in France "that has spread from the immigrant communities of the Paris suburbs to hundreds of towns across the country." The riots "began following the death of two teenagers of African origin who were electrocuted ... while apparently fleeing police." From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4994164 Topics: Activism, Politics by Place Last updated Nov 9, 2005 Vatican Considers Ban on Gay Priests
Audio of a September 2005 radio program that discusses how "the Vatican is expected to release a document saying homosexuals will be banned from joining the priesthood even if they are celibate." Includes commentary by Vatican correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter, a pastor, and the author of a book about sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4865796 Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Religion Last updated Nov 14, 2005 Intelligent Design in the Classroom
Series of stories on intelligent design--"the theory that an intelligent force had a role to play in the creation of the universe"--and the educational system. Includes a look at the debate in several states and links to related articles about evolution, creation myths, academic freedom, and related topics. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5011327 Topics: K-12 Education, Religion, Science, Social Issues Last updated Nov 16, 2005 Medicare "Drug Finder" Hits Snag
November 2005 article and audio file of a radio story about issues with the implementation of Medicare's "Prescription Drug Plan Finder" website, which is "supposed to help people pick their drug coverage" under Medicare's prescription drug plan (Medicare Part D), registration for which begins November 15, 2005. Includes a link to the Medicare website and a toll-free telephone number. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5008698 Topics: Drugs, Federal (U.S.) Government, Health, Senior Health Last updated Nov 16, 2005 Kitchen Window
This National Public Radio (NPR) column focuses on seasonal cooking and entertaining. The website features commentaries on food and recipes for dishes such as pear tartlets, black bean pumpkin soup, root vegetable cassoulet, roasted chicken, kalbi (Korean barbecue short ribs), ceviche, honeysuckle sorbet, and lavender martinis. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4578972 Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Nov 15, 2005 'My Lobotomy': Howard Dully's Journey
This feature looks at lobotomies--brain surgeries that were used to treat certain types of mental illness--and some of the people who received the treatments (such as 12-year-old Howard Dully). Includes a FAQ discussing prefrontal and transorbital ("ice-pick") lobotomies, a timeline, oral histories from patients and witnesses, images, audio of the program, and links to related resources. From National Public Radio (NPR); produced by Sound Portraits Productions. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5014080 Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Nov 22, 2005 Social Security Debate
A collection of stories about government ideas during the second George W. Bush administration for reforming the Social Security program, including a plan for "putting the current Social Security surplus into individual accounts." These audio files of radio programs include stories about the history of Social Security and the impact of living longer, as well as a summary of the three main proposals to privatize Social Security. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1083 Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Investing, Seniors Last updated Nov 1, 2009 Demand Grows for Upside-Down Christmas Trees
Audio of a November 2005 radio program that looks at the "latest rage in holiday decorating": upside-down Christmas trees. "Originally a retailer's trick to gain more floor space for products, upside-down Christmas trees are catching on for home use." Program also considers the history of the 12th-century tradition in Central Europe of upside-down trees representing the Holy Trinity. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5006258 Topics: Christmas, Holidays & Observances Last updated Dec 8, 2005 Debating the Patriot Act
Compilation of audio of radio programs and related written material about the December 2005 rejection by the Senate "to reauthorize key surveillance provisions of the USA Patriot Act. ... The 16 provisions in question, including those authorizing secret searches of records and roving wiretaps, are set to expire Dec. 31 [2005]." Includes an overview of key areas of controversy. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4759727&sourceCode=gaw Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Librarianship Last updated Dec 19, 2005 Present at the Creation: American Gothic
Article and audio of accompanying 2002 radio program about Grant Wood's iconic 1930 painting "American Gothic." Includes images of the painting, a 1942 photo of Wood's sister and the family dentist (who had served as the models), and a photo of a recent tenant of the house in Eldon, Iowa, that served as the backdrop of "American Gothic." Also includes links to related information. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/patc/americangothic/ Topics: Art, Notable People: Arts & Humanities Last updated Jan 3, 2006 A Guide to the NSA Eavesdropping Debate
Collection of articles that provide background about "Senate held hearings Feb. 6 [2006] on the National Security Agency's domestic wiretapping program." Topics include an overview of NSA warrantless domestic wiretapping, a timeline of "Wiretaps' Use and Abuse," and summaries of legal arguments (pro and con) from the White House and the Congressional Research Service. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5189144 Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, National Security, Technology Last updated Feb 14, 2006 If a Library Is Bookless, What's In It?
This 2006 radio program looks at the role of public libraries in the 21st century, given the advances in information technology. The program focuses on these questions: "What is the library's role -- and who should pay for it?" Includes links to opinions about "bookless libraries" and public library services of the future. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5235518 Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Feb 28, 2006 NPR Replay: The Prom
Collection of radio stories about the modern high school prom. Topics range from "bidding for a date online to building your own tux -- out of tape." From National Public Radio (NPR). The website splash page features "misty watercolored memories" of NPR personalities in prom garb. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4646126 Topics: Communities & Groups, Society & Social Science Last updated Apr 6, 2006 The Immigration Debate
In addition to news stories from 2006 about potential reforms to U.S. immigration policy, this collection features questions and answers about immigration debates (immigration policy in general, illegal immigrants and the U.S. economy, and the U.S.-Mexico border), and opinions about immigration from politicians and other leaders. Includes stories on guest workers, border control, public opinion of immigration laws, immigration rights protests, and related topics. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5310549 Topics: Emigration & Immigration Last updated Apr 29, 2006 100 Years After the San Francisco Quake
Radio programs and associated material about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and how the next quake could affect the San Francisco Bay Area. Topics include rebuilding Chinatown after the quake, the art scene after the quake (such as a performance by Sarah Bernhardt a month after the quake and an outdoor concert by Louisa Tetrazzini in a rebuilt downtown in 1910), and eyewitness accounts. Includes links to related sites. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5337518 Topics: California: History, Geology Last updated Apr 17, 2006 Vioxx: The Downfall of a Drug
Compilation of radio stories and related material about a Merck painkiller that was removed "from the market in 2004 after a study showed Vioxx caused an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events, such as stroke and heart attack." Includes a timeline back to 1999, an overview of health risks, material about a controversial Vioxx study from the 1990s, updates about Vioxx litigation, and links to statements and findings. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5033105 Topics: Drugs Last updated Jun 12, 2006 Columnist Art Buchwald Leaves Us Laughing
Remembrance for Pulitzer Prize-winning author and columnist Art Buchwald, who was known for his humorous writings "poke[ing] fun at the foibles of celebrities and politicians," and who died in January 2007. Also covers his battle with depression and his writings about his last illness. Includes a February 2006 column, audio of a June 2006 interview with Buchwald, and other audio clips. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5249437 Topics: Notable People Last updated Jan 22, 2007 A President's Legacy
Collection of audio news and analysis and related material about the presidency and funeral of Gerald Ford, who died in December 2006. The "Gerald Ford: The Accidental President" section includes a Ford timeline, descriptions of his appointment as vice president and his pardon of Richard Nixon, and audio clips of Ford speaking. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6685289 Topics: Presidents by Name Last updated Jan 2, 2007 Declaring for President is a Dance of Seven Veils
This December 2006 essay discusses the steps potential presidential candidates might take before they declare that they are running for election. Possible steps considered include "testing the waters," television appearances, and the formation of an exploratory committee. ("The exploratory committee has been around for decades, and technically it creates a legal shell for a candidate who expects to spend more than $5,000 while contemplating an actual run.") From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6581302 Topics: The United States Presidency Last updated Jan 29, 2007 Colts and Bears Make Super Bowl History
Collection of radio stories about Super Bowl XLI in February 2007. "In its 41-year history, the championship has never seen an African-American head coach. This year, both teams' head coaches are black." Features stories about the teams (Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts), players, black athletes and coaches, and related topics. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7007672 Topics: Sports Last updated Jan 29, 2007 The Partisans of Ali: A History of Shia Faith and Politics
This five-part series looks "at the origins of the Sunni-Shia split in Islam, the religious and historical differences, how Iran became Shiite, and how conflicts involving Shiism have made an impact beyond the Middle East." Discusses origins, key individuals, and related topics. Includes a chronology, map, and bibliography. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7346199 Topics: Faiths Last updated Feb 12, 2007 NPR: Media
Compilation of news stories and analysis about the media industry. Some of the topics include advertising, online journalism and blogging, embedded journalists, transactions (such as sales of newspapers), controversies (such as the 2007 firing of Don Imus), and more. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1020 Topics: Media Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Climate Connections
This yearlong exploration of climate change throughout the world provides news and features about energy, fuel efficiency, carbon emissions, effects of climate change on plants and animals, activism, and other environmental topics. Also includes video clips, podcasts, images, and an interactive map showing coverage and conditions around the globe. From National Public Radio (NPR) and National Geographic. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9657621 Topics: Environment Last updated May 14, 2007 Fifty Years After "Brown v. Board of Education"
Collection of five radio programs from 2004 about school segregation in California. Topics include a Los Angeles school with a required 40 percent white and 60 percent minority enrollment, desegregation efforts in San Francisco, and "the little-known school desegregation case of 'Mendez v. Westminster'. This California case won access for Mexican Americans to white schools in 1947." From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1751945 Topics: Black Resources, California: Education, Education Last updated Jan 2, 2008 Televangelist, Christian Leader Jerry Falwell Dies
Article and associated radio program about "Rev. Jerry Falwell, a pioneer among televangelists who later became a leading voice in the national debate over Christian values," and who died in May 2007. Also includes video and sound clips of Falwell, a timeline that covers events such as his founding Liberty University (1971) and organization of the political lobbyist group the Moral Majority (1979), and related material. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10188427 Topics: Christianity, Notable People Last updated May 17, 2007 Summer Books '07
Collection of summer reading lists and articles, including critics' lists, the "You Must Read This" series, cookbook suggestions, book excerpts, and interviews with "actors, academics, musicians and many others about what they are reading." From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10628227 Topics: Summer Reading Last updated Jun 18, 2007 Moore's "Sicko" Lands Blows on U.S. Health Care
This June 2007 article reviews Michael Moore's movie "Sicko," which is "an indictment of the U.S. health care system, highlighting insurance horror stories and profiling countries with universal health care." Also features an interview with Moore and links to sites with data about health care in the U.S. and abroad. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11285514 Topics: Health Costs & Insurance Last updated Jul 16, 2007 The Mortgage Market: What Happened?
This April 2007 article provides an overview of how, as "nationwide real-estate boom of recent years goes bust, economists and regulators are questioning the role that mortgage lenders played in helping to create an overheated housing environment." Includes discussions of risky loans and types of adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), growth in subprime lending (loans to borrowers with poor credit), and unethical practices. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9855669 Topics: Housing, Investing Last updated Aug 13, 2007 Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty
This 2004 National Public Radio (NPR) program considers how forty years previously President Lyndon B. Johnson declared a "A War on Poverty" in his first state of the Union speech. Includes links to the text of the address (audio is not available here). Also includes links to other NPR stories about Johnson. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1589660 Topics: Presidents by Name Last updated Aug 22, 2007 Present at the Creation: Kerouac's "On the Road"
2002 report about the creation of Jack Kerouac's novel "On the Road," which was published in 1957 and had been "completed -- from start to finish -- in only three weeks. And he used just one long, scrolled piece of paper, improvising endlessly, just like a jazz musician." Features audio and video of Kerouac reading, image of the scroll, excerpt from the book, and links to related material. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/patc/ontheroad/ Topics: Literary Movements and Periods Last updated Aug 20, 2007 Examining Bhutto's Significance in Pakistan
Audio of October 2007 radio program and associated article about "who Benazir Bhutto is, why she's so popular, and why she's a target for assassination." The article describes how Bhutto "has twice been the prime minister of Pakistan, and twice been deposed amid allegations of corruption." Also includes links to related material. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15460493 Topics: Politics by Place Last updated Oct 22, 2007 Argentina's Next Leader Faces Inflation Quandary
October 2007 story about how if "Christina Fernandez de Kirchner does win [as president of Argentina], it will set the stage for a rare handover of power between democratically elected spouses." Includes related radio story and print article about how "not since General Juan Peron's iconic wife Evita has there been such a buzz about a female politician in Argentina," and about parallels with U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15673527 Topics: Notable People: Women, Politics by Place Last updated Oct 31, 2007 Songs of the Criminal Life: Reviving the Ballads of Calabria's Original Mafia
Feature about "a CD collection of songs that glorify ... [the] violent code of honor" of the 'Ndrangheta, "the most secretive and elusive of the Italian Mafias." Provides audio of the report, sound clips from the CD collection, and background about the 'Ndrangheta. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/programs/atc/features/2002/oct/mafiamusic/ Topics: Crime, Music Last updated Nov 16, 2007 Oil Turmoil: Pricey Fuel's Impact
"As the price of oil approaches $100 a barrel [this series] looks at the reasons for the run-up in prices and the implications for the world economy." News stories and opinion pieces discuss how oil prices affect many products, oil profits from future explorations, the U.S. military's oil needs, and whether higher oil prices will prompt energy-efficient habits. Includes an interactive map and graphics. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16223995 Topics: Industries, Oil & Gas Last updated Dec 5, 2007 "Straight Outta Compton," 20 Years Later
Story for the 20th anniversary (in 2007) of this defining album for West Coast hip hop/gangsta rap, accompanied by two tracks from the album by the Los Angeles-based N.W.A. Includes links to interviews with musicians, and related stories about music and about Compton, California. Note: profanities have been censored from audio tracks, but music contains some violent themes. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16853159 Topics: Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Dec 14, 2007 "Big Chiefs" Continue Mardi Gras Indian Tradition
Audio of a 2006 radio story and associated photos about how "in neighborhoods throughout New Orleans, black men don Indian costumes they worked on all year -- suits they carefully stitch and bead by hand" to wear in Mardi Gras parades. Features discussion of the history of this tradition. Includes links to related stories. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5237773 Topics: Black Resources, Holidays and Observances Individually, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jan 23, 2008 Why Not Just Walk Away From a Home?
This February 2008 article discusses companies that suggest home owners voluntarily walk away from their mortgages, "engaging in a practice the mortgage industry calls 'ruthless default'" instead of going through the foreclosure process. Also describes alternatives to foreclosure or walking away that borrowers should consider. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18958049 Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Housing Last updated Mar 4, 2008 The Gulf Coast's Everyday Heroes
This 2008 ongoing series profiles "some of these little-known heroes who are making a difference" in the rebuilding of New Orleans and Gulf Coast following 2005's Hurricane Katrina. Profiles include educators, religious leaders, a doctor, and the developer of a community database. Includes audio and print pieces. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=87994823 Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Mar 25, 2008 "Wings of Defeat": Kamikaze Stories, Told in Person
2008 article and audio of a radio program about surviving kamikaze pilots ("the Japanese warriors trained to crash their planes into Allied targets in World War II") and a documentary about them "called 'Wings of Defeat,' which examines the frantic, desperate nationalism that engulfed Japan toward the end of the war. The film makes clear that the kamikaze corpsmen weren't volunteers." Includes video clips and links to related stories. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89622063 Topics: World War II Last updated May 1, 2008 Retelling Tales of Contentious Conventions
2004 feature about recent contentious Republican and Democratic presidential nominating conventions. Features stories and audio related to the 1952 Republican convention in which Dwight D. Eisenhower was selected, the 1968 Democratic convention and Chicago riots, and conventions in 1960, 1964, 1976, and 1988. Also includes links to related material. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3613724 Topics: The United States Presidency, U.S. Elections Last updated May 21, 2008 Gay Marriage May Affect the 2008 Election
This May 2008 print article and audio discusses the potential impact of the same-sex marriage issue on the 2008 presidential election. The article notes that "social conservatives are already calling the California Supreme Court ruling [legalizing same-sex marriage under California law] a wake-up call." From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90534233&ft=1&f=1001 Topics: 2008 Presidential Election, Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People Last updated May 28, 2008 The New Ad Age
"This four-part series [from 2007] looks at the world of advertising -- the ethical and legal challenges posed by digital media and the Internet, the explosion of viral ads and what experts predict for the future." Includes articles and associated audio on topics such as word-of-mouth advertising (also called "buzz marketing" or "viral advertising"), how ads stand out, and how the advertising industry keeps up with new technology. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10078705 Topics: Advertising & Marketing Last updated Nov 4, 2008 Scooter Rundown: Best Fits From Tall to Small
This 2008 article covers points related to choosing a motor scooter, noting that "[r]ecord numbers of Americans are getting out of their cars and hopping onto scooters, spurred by high gas prices and concerns for the environment." Covers scooter size and weight, engine size, and pricing. Includes photos, a link to an article about scooter safety, and links to related websites. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93434949 Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Aug 26, 2008 Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets
Collection of print and audio stories about the fall 2008 financial crisis "that began with flagging home sales ... [and spread] to global markets." Topics include the U.S. government bailout plan, stock market fluctuations, financial regulation, investing, mortgage problems, and unemployment. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94624938 Topics: Finance, Investing Last updated Nov 3, 2008 Analyst: Big Three Still Lag on Fuel Efficiency
This June 2008 article and accompanying radio program discusses how Detroit's Big Three automakers (Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors) have not anticipated the need for more fuel efficient cars as well as Japanese car companies have. The article notes that "American manufacturers are making more fuel-efficient cars overseas than they are selling here." Also describes planned U.S. innovation such as the Chevy Volt (a gas/electric hybrid plug-in). From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91371638 Topics: Automobiles, Industries Last updated Nov 26, 2008 In Character
Audio and essays about the "tricksters, vamps, heroes, [and] scamps [who have become] indelible American characters." Covers fictional characters such as Charlotte the spider, Uncle Tom, The Joker from Batman, Nancy Drew, Jo March, Charlie Brown, Philip Marlowe, Indiana Jones, Dora the Explorer, Holden Caulfield, Lassie, Barbie (who turns 50 in 2009), and more. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17914370 Topics: Literature: Fiction Last updated Mar 9, 2009 MOSE Project Aims to Part Venice Floods
This January 2008 article and accompanying radio program discusses the progress of the construction of the MOSE ("the acronym in Italian for experimental electromechanic module") project, "the biggest public works project in Italian history," which is designed to prevent flooding in Venice. Discusses how no Venetians live on the ground floor any more because of rising sea levels, the project of 78 floodgates, and protests to construction. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17855145 Topics: Water Last updated Dec 8, 2008 Valentine's Day
Collection of radio programs and written features about Valentine's Day, which "elicits a variety of responses: joy, glee, bliss, and even annoyance." Topics include hickeys, kissing, Valentine's Day poetry, mix tape playlists, the meaning of the color red in textiles, gold, recipes for chocolate raspberry heart cake and a vegan cake, and more. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4497726 Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Jan 22, 2009 President's Day
Small collection of radio programs about President's Day. "Originally a celebration of Washington's birthday, the third Monday in February is a time for citizens, gardeners and poets to comment on the chief executive." Topics include Carl Sandburg delivering a speech about Abraham Lincoln before a 1959 joint session of Congress, and presidential trivia. Also includes a beer recipe favored by George Washington. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5203695 Topics: The United States Presidency Last updated Feb 11, 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Collection of radio pieces and online resources related to "the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. [who] remains one of the most revered figures in contemporary history -- his struggle for civil rights is widely regarded as helping to advance not only black America, but the entire nation." Topics include the role of music for King, photos of Martin Luther King streets across America, and bus boycotts. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4283063 Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Jan 5, 2009 States Take Lead in Stem-Cell Funding
This 2007 article describes how state governments "have taken the unusual step of funding biomedical research -- usually done with federal grants -- because of federal political decisions to restrict funding for embryonic stem-cell research." Features a timeline in key moments in the stem cell debate and a look at "the facts and fictions behind stem-cell science." From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9244363 Topics: Science Last updated Mar 12, 2009 Annoying Music
Collection of radio program audio files showcasing "stinky," "neglected," or otherwise "bad music." Music is presented for themes such as Valentine's Day, campaign songs, Elvis Presley, May Day, Mother's Day, Halloween, and the winter holidays. Archive goes back to 1999. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19348132 Topics: Music Last updated May 6, 2009 |
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