The more people are deluged with information, the more they need help in making sense of it. After sixty years in journalism, I conceive it as my task to bring perspective, especially historical perspective, to onrushing events. I try, as best I can, to walk the line between analysis and advocacy. "Analysis" when I say, "This is how things are." "Advocacy" if I were to say, "This is how I want them to be."
-- Daniel Schorr
Veteran reporter-commentator Daniel Schorr, the last of Edward R. Murrow's legendary CBS team still fully active in journalism, currently interprets national and international events as Senior News Analyst for National Public Radio®.
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U.S.-Russia Relations
All Things Considered, March 13, 2002
The Bush administration's relationship with Russia has been cordial and restrained, even as American troops set up camp in the former Soviet republics bordering Russia. Daniel Schorr wonders how long the former adversaries can remain so polite.
Nuclear Weapons Policy
All Things Considered, March 11, 2002
Sept. 11 brought many changes to the United States and there are hints that one of them is a new willingness to use nuclear weapons.
U.S. Mideast Policy
All Things Considered, March 6, 2002
Schorr reflects on President Bush's cautious stance toward diplomacy in the Middle East. While international pressure -- especially from the Arab world -- is building for the Bush administration to get involved, domestic political pressures are making the White House wary.
Foreign Policy & Partisanship
All Things Considered, March 4, 2002
In the nearly six months since Sept. 11, politicians have been careful to put aside partisan differences when discussing the administration's approach to the war on terrorism. NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says that's all changing.
Disinformation
All Things Considered, February 20, 2002
Schorr sees much that is old and familiar in the Pentagon's deliberations over the use of disinformation.
Enron
All Things Considered, February 18, 2002
Daniel Schorr says the latest Enron revelations confirm that the quest for corporate influence transcends partisan politics.
U.S.-Iraq Relations
All Things Considered, February 13, 2002
If there is any disagreement within the Bush administration concerning Iraq, you wouldn't know it by listening to Colin Powell. News Analyst Daniel Schorr takes a look at him and the administration's policy on Iraq.
Campaign Finance Reform
All Things Considered, February 11, 2002
Another House vote on campaign finance reform is expected Wednesday. If it passes, Daniel Schorr says that its supporters might have Enron to thank.
U.S/Russia Nuclear Talks
All Things Considered, February 6, 2002
Schorr comments on the revived nuclear rapprochement between Russia and the United States.
Enron's Political Impact
All Things Considered, February 4, 2002
NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says that the Enron mess is going to be with us for some time and might significantly change the nature of politics.
Foreign Policy and Terrorism
All Things Considered, January 30, 2002
International relations figured largely in President Bush's State of the Union address last night. NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr ponders where American foreign policy may be headed.
Detainees
All Things Considered, January 28, 2002
There are reports of ideological disagreements within the Bush administration about possible prisoner-of-war status for Afghan war combatants detained by the U.S. NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr laments the presence of ideology in such a discussion.
Enron
All Things Considered, January 23, 2002
Congress is preparing for hearings on Enron as the president gets ready for his State of the Union address. NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says that Mr. Bush would rather be dealing with issues other than the collapse of the energy trading giant.
"Inside the West Wing"
All Things Considered, January 21, 2002
Wednesday, NBC will air a behind-the-scenes documentary called "The Bush White House: Inside the Real West Wing." Daniel Schorr says the title is a misnomer and viewers will in fact be seeing a day-long "pseudo event" staged especially for the cameras.
John Walker Lindh
All Things Considered, January 16, 2002
John Walker Lindh enjoyed a relatively pleasant upbringing, yet turned against the country which afforded him such comfort. Schorr wonders why he did it.
Highs and Lows
All Things Considered, January 14, 2002
Enron's most questionable activities didn't come as top executives sought government help in the face of bankruptcy, but earlier, when the company lavished campaign contributions in return for political favors.
Arms Shipment
All Things Considered, January 9, 2002
Analyst Daniel Schorr says that Thursday's seizure of an arms shipment off the Red Sea port of Eilat is bad news not only for Israeli-Palestinian relations but also for the war on terrorism.
Politics & Taxes
All Things Considered, January 7, 2002
Democrats and Republicans are beginning to set aside their post-Sept. 11 bipartisan friendship to spar over domestic issues. NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says that President Bush should tread carefully on taxes.
The Draft
All Things Considered, January 2, 2002
Daniel Schorr suggests that meaningful national service might best be achieved through a draft.
