January 20, 2001

Weekly Edition
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An index of this week's stories:

Clinton Retires (14.4 | 28.8) - In his final trip as President, Bill Clinton traveled back to his home state of Arkansas to address the Arkansas legislature and the people of Little Rock. Pam Fessler reports. - 3:57

Inaugural Boots (14.4 | 28.8) - Is it okay to wear cowboy boots with your tux at the Inaugural? At the Austin-American Statesman newspaper, the Answer Lady Jane Greig has been fielding questions like this from Texans confused about what life in Washington will be like. - 9:00

Presidential Speech (14.4 | 28.8) - Michael Waldman, former chief speechwriter for President Clinton, comments on the President's speech-making style and the importance that speeches have played during Mr. Clinton's two terms in the White House. - 3:00

Ciardi (14.4 | 28.8) - The late etymologist John Ciardi discusses political slogans. - 5:00

Iran Hostage Crisis I (14.4 | 28.8) - NPR's Ted Clark reports on the first of a three part series on the Iran hostage crisis and the effects on Jimmy Carter's presidency. - 9:02

Iran II (14.4 | 28.8) - NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports on the second piece in a three part series on the Iran Hostage Crisis and the Islamic militants who seized the American embassy in Iran in 1979 calling for reform. - 8:07

Sports Broadcasts (14.4 | 28.8) - Commentator Diana Nyad says she longs to watch and listen to a game without the high-tech bells and whistles now common to most broadcasts. - 2:03

Street Signs (14.4 | 28.8) - Dmae Roberts reports on The 12th Avenue Project, in Portland, Oregon, which consists of 52 signs that develop a written narrative about a young girl on a journey. The story references topography, landmarks and landscape as well as historical facts that have influenced and created the local neighborhoods. The first word can be seen from a car but to get the full story people have to be on foot. - 5:15

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