How U.S. Arms Will Reach Syrian Rebels
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The Case For Surveillance: Keeping Up With Terrorist Tactics
()Since the leak of the National Security Agency's data-gathering program, U.S. officials have been defending their strategies. But they've been arguing for years that intelligence gathering has to keep up with the new ways America's enemies are planning and communicating.
Simon Says
Did ATMs Represent The Dawn Of The Digital Era?()
June 15, 2013 Weekend Edition Saturday Scott Simon remembers the controversy when the first automatic teller machines started popping up in the 1970s. Today there's an electronic transaction, and record, of just about everything we say, read, purchase or do.
It's All Politics
How Rock 'N' Roll Can Explain The U.S. Economy()
June 15, 2013 In music, as in so many industries, the lion's share of the money now goes to a relative handful of top performers, says White House economic adviser Alan Krueger. He says the music business offers valuable lessons about America's "superstar economy."
StoryCorps
Dad Follows The Moon To Find Military Son's Resting Place()
June 15, 2013 Robert Stokely couldn't sleep while his son was in Iraq with the National Guard. In 2005, Michael Stokely was killed by a roadside bomb. A few years later, Robert headed to Iraq himself, to find the spot where his son had died.
News
A Floating History Of The '18-Wheelers Of Their Day'()
June 15, 2013 The Lois McClure is a replica of a 19th-century canal schooner. Ships like her were cargo carriers back then, but these days she hauls a new load — delivering history to ports throughout the Northeast.
The Record
Pandora Buys A Radio Station, Songwriters' Group Calls It A 'Stunt'()
June 15, 2013 This week, the Internet radio broadcaster bought a radio station in Rapid City, S.D., in an effort to get the more favorable royalty rates given to terrestrial broadcasters. But the move has songwriters and composers up in arms.
Author Interviews
Gaiman's New 'Ocean' Is No Kiddie Pool()
June 15, 2013 Neil Gaiman says his latest novel, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, started out as a short story that just didn't stop growing. Originally, it was also a simple story about a young boy — but morphed into a much darker tale about being a child in dangerous territory.
Author Interviews
Family Tragedy With A Hollywood Connection In 'Run, Brother, Run'()
June 15, 2013 Laywer David Berg's new memoir reveals the story of his most dramatic case. Run, Brother, Run is about the 1968 murder of Berg's brother, Alan, allegedly by Charles Harrelson — the father of actor Woody Harrelson — who was ultimately acquitted.
Around the Nation
'I'm Not The Only One': Transgender Youth Battle The Odds()
June 15, 2013 National polls show a growing acceptance of gay men and women, but the transgender community often feels left out of the discussion. Young transgender people face discrimination in all aspects of life, and many find themselves on the streets.
Music
Two Generations Of Jazz Guitar Tune Up For Father's Day()
June 15, 2013 Bucky Pizzarelli and his son, John, have been collaborating since John was a kid. They perform live in NPR's studios.
