NPR: Pilot #27: "Sublimation is the Real Deal"

Pilot #27: "Sublimation is the Real Deal"

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Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images Residents of Jena, Louisiana, show their support for six black teens, dubbed "The Jena Six," charged in an alleged attack on a white classmate. Protestors are converging in Jena today.

"Sublimation of an element or compound is a transition from the solid to gas phase so rapidly that the liquid phase cannot be observed." The BPP sublimates radio every day. Ponder that, and while you're at it, try to figure out during which conversation in today's show the above quote will be heard. Here's what's on tap...

-- We'll get the latest news on the Jena Six, and we'll get the pulse of the town when we talk to a local cafe owner as activists and protestors arrive there. We'll also talk Alan Greenspan with a guy who's interviewed him many times, NPR's own esteemed reporter Robert Krulwich. (Click here to download the Krulwich interview separately.)

-- A judge in the Philippines lost his position on the bench because he says he believes in three elves who give him advice. The elves are named Angel, Armand, and Luis (of course). Now a movement is afoot in the country to get the judge back on the bench. We'll talk to the reporter who's covering the story. And we'd like to ask you: Is there a difference between a judge who gets advice from elves and a judge who gets advice from saints?

-- Did you see this video of Pluto flipping out at Disney World? We'll talk to a professional mascot about the trials and tribulations of mascot-dom. And we'll look into the burgeoning movement away from clothes dryers and towards clotheslines in an effort to save energy.

-- We'll have NPR's David Folkenflik break down Dan Rather's lawsuit. Plus, the search for Steve Fossett continues, and we're very curious: Why is it so hard to find a wrecked plane in the middle of the desert? We'll find out when we talk to someone involved in the search. All that and our new favorite website, The Ramble, The Most, and so much more. Consider yourself sublimated.

Dan Pashman

10:14 AM ET | 09-20-2007 | permalink

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First Half:

I like hearing the on the street perspective from Jena, LA.

Alan Greenspan and men's underwear... Robert Krulwich is always a fun guy to listen to.

It is nice to hear some international coverage -- even if it is about an "interesting" Filipino judge.

Pluto vs. Kid: Hearing about the story behind viral videos on the Internet is interesting.

Sent by Steve Petersen | 7:24 PM ET | 09-20-2007

Second Half:

I honestly have no comment on the Dan Rather story. However, David Folkenflik is a great reporter.

In "The Most," I hope that David Buetow wasn't equating his girlfriend with a dog. Yeah, yeah. I know he didn't mean to, but that's what crossed my mind.

The Google Earth side of the Fossett story is interesting since people are freaking about finding planes when they are the searchers. Are those amateurs more distracting than a help?

There are interesting and textured stories (and international social histories) everywhere -- including clothes lines. Also, I can see a political debate around tax cuts for using a clothes line.

I quadruple dog dare BPP to post a profile page for itself on StreedCred.com! There are plenty of companies out their trying to cash in on social networking; TechCrunch has a review of nine and then 34 custom social network companies.

LOL! A website that can name that tune...

Sent by Steve Petersen | 8:24 PM ET | 09-20-2007

This was filled with a lot of interesting things-Krulwich, behind the scenes of the Fossett search, and I really enjoyed the interview with the restaurant owner in Jena. As I've just moved to a place that's not much bigger than Jena, this story has really come alive for me. I support the protesters-perhaps because a lot of my students that I work with seem to embody some of the worst attitudes on display in this situation. I see a lot of Facebook groups that they are in and the message seems to be "Hey Jena 6, don't beat up on people and you won't end up in jail!" Makes me very sad....

When are you going to begin broadcasting over the radio?

Sent by Laura | 8:50 PM ET | 09-22-2007

The Krulwich segment is great--I've gone cross-eyed reading analysis pieces--the comparative bites VERY nutritious. A little shorter and it would have been perfect.

Sent by April Baer | 3:19 PM ET | 10-02-2007

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