Talk of the Nation http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5&ft=1&f=5 Journalist Neal Conan leads a productive exchange of ideas and opinions on the issues that dominate the news landscape. From politics and public service to education, religion, music and health care, Talk of the Nation offers call-in listeners the opportunity to join enlightening discussions with decision-makers, authors, academicians and artists from around the world. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_talkofnation_full_75.jpg Talk of the Nation http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5&ft=1&f=5 Apple, Tech Giants And An Industrial-Age Tax Code Apple CEO Timothy Cook made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, testifying after congressional investigators revealed that Apple avoided billions in taxes. <em>The New York Times</em>' Charles Duhigg and guest host Jennifer Ludden talk about the tax code and the digital economy. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185809741/apple-tech-giants-and-an-industrial-age-tax-code?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185809741/apple-tech-giants-and-an-industrial-age-tax-code?ft=1&f=5 Apple CEO Timothy Cook made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, testifying after congressional investigators revealed that Apple avoided billions in taxes. <em>The New York Times</em>' Charles Duhigg and guest host Jennifer Ludden talk about the tax code and the digital economy. 1029 no Apple CEO Timothy Cook made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, testifying after congressional investigators revealed that Apple avoided billions in taxes. The New York Times' Charles Duhigg and guest host Jennifer Ludden talk about the tax code and the digital economy.

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]]> When Tornadoes Are A Way Of Life Monday's tornado tore through parts of Oklahoma City at 200 miles per hour and killed at least 24 people. Many more are missing orinjured. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks to KOSU reporter Michael Cross and to meteorologist Paul Douglas about why it's so hard to track tornadoes. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185809735/when-tornadoes-are-a-way-of-life?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185809735/when-tornadoes-are-a-way-of-life?ft=1&f=5 Monday's tornado tore through parts of Oklahoma City at 200 miles per hour and killed at least 24 people. Many more are missing orinjured. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks to KOSU reporter Michael Cross and to meteorologist Paul Douglas about why it's so hard to track tornadoes. 1822 no Monday's tornado tore through parts of Oklahoma City at 200 miles per hour and killed at least 24 people. Many more are missing orinjured. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks to KOSU reporter Michael Cross and to meteorologist Paul Douglas about why it's so hard to track tornadoes.

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]]> Would Lowering The Drunk Driving Threshold Make Us Safer? The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended reducing the legal limit for blood alcohol content for drivers from .08 to .05. Critics say it won't significantly help prevent drunken driving. Guest LZ Granderson argues that without more checkpoints, a lower threshold would do nothing. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185809737/would-lowering-the-drunk-driving-threshold-help?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185809737/would-lowering-the-drunk-driving-threshold-help?ft=1&f=5 The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended reducing the legal limit for blood alcohol content for drivers from .08 to .05. Critics say it won't significantly help prevent drunken driving. Guest LZ Granderson argues that without more checkpoints, a lower threshold would do nothing. 1018 no The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended reducing the legal limit for blood alcohol content for drivers from .08 to .05. Critics say it won't significantly help prevent drunken driving. Guest LZ Granderson argues that without more checkpoints, a lower threshold would do nothing.

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]]> The Art And Science Of Motivation Graduation season is upon us and that means a slew of uplifting commencement speeches trying to motivate young adults to greatness. Science and experience tell us that everyone is motivated differently, so how do speakers, coaches and business managers inspire people? Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185809739/the-art-and-science-of-motivation?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185809739/the-art-and-science-of-motivation?ft=1&f=5 Graduation season is upon us and that means a slew of uplifting commencement speeches trying to motivate young adults to greatness. Science and experience tell us that everyone is motivated differently, so how do speakers, coaches and business managers inspire people? 1819 no Graduation season is upon us and that means a slew of uplifting commencement speeches trying to motivate young adults to greatness. Science and experience tell us that everyone is motivated differently, so how do speakers, coaches and business managers inspire people?

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]]> Tiny Living: The Rise Of Small Spaces As the populations in big cities increase and more people choose to live alone, a new trend of living in very small spaces has emerged. But the tiny living movement is not without controversy as growth of these multi-unit buildings puts pressure on established neighborhoods. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/185559554/tiny-living-the-rise-of-small-spaces?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/185559554/tiny-living-the-rise-of-small-spaces?ft=1&f=5 As the populations in big cities increase and more people choose to live alone, a new trend of living in very small spaces has emerged. But the tiny living movement is not without controversy as growth of these multi-unit buildings puts pressure on established neighborhoods. 1819 no As the populations in big cities increase and more people choose to live alone, a new trend of living in very small spaces has emerged. But the tiny living movement is not without controversy as growth of these multi-unit buildings puts pressure on established neighborhoods.

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]]> The Future Of The Workers' Movement As membership in private-sector labor unions has continued to nosedive, traditional labor groups have been forced to reevaluate — just as non-union worker groups have emerged. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks to writer Josh Eidelson about what he calls 'alt-labor.' Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/185559550/the-future-of-the-workers-movement?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/185559550/the-future-of-the-workers-movement?ft=1&f=5 As membership in private-sector labor unions has continued to nosedive, traditional labor groups have been forced to reevaluate — just as non-union worker groups have emerged. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks to writer Josh Eidelson about what he calls 'alt-labor.' 1820 no As membership in private-sector labor unions has continued to nosedive, traditional labor groups have been forced to reevaluate — just as non-union worker groups have emerged. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks to writer Josh Eidelson about what he calls 'alt-labor.'

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]]> Life In Argentina's 'Little School' Prison Camp During Argentina's so-called Dirty War, thousands were abducted and taken to secret prisons like a place known as "the little school," where many were tortured and killed. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks to a former prisoner, Alicia Partnoy, about her disappearance and her time there. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185559556&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185559556&ft=1&f=5 During Argentina's so-called Dirty War, thousands were abducted and taken to secret prisons like a place known as "the little school," where many were tortured and killed. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks to a former prisoner, Alicia Partnoy, about her disappearance and her time there. 1015 no During Argentina's so-called Dirty War, thousands were abducted and taken to secret prisons like a place known as "the little school," where many were tortured and killed. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks to a former prisoner, Alicia Partnoy, about her disappearance and her time there.

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]]> Navigating Silicon Valley As A 'Woman Programmer' Prominent women such as Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg and Yahoo's Marissa Mayer are proving that women are finding their place at the table. But in an op-ed for <em>The New York Times</em>, former programmer Ellen Ullman argues that women in the field today face "a new, more virile and virulent sexism." Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/185559552/navigating-silicon-valley-as-a-woman-programmer?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/185559552/navigating-silicon-valley-as-a-woman-programmer?ft=1&f=5 Prominent women such as Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg and Yahoo's Marissa Mayer are proving that women are finding their place at the table. But in an op-ed for <em>The New York Times</em>, former programmer Ellen Ullman argues that women in the field today face "a new, more virile and virulent sexism." 1010 no Prominent women such as Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg and Yahoo's Marissa Mayer are proving that women are finding their place at the table. But in an op-ed for The New York Times, former programmer Ellen Ullman argues that women in the field today face "a new, more virile and virulent sexism."

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]]> Resetting the Theory of Time Generations of physicists have claimed that time is an illusion. But not all agree. In his book <em>Time Reborn: From the Crisis in Physics to the Future of the Universe</em>, theoretical physicist Lee Smolin argues that time exists--and he says time is key to understanding the evolution of the universe. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775924/resetting-the-theory-of-time?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775924/resetting-the-theory-of-time?ft=1&f=5 Generations of physicists have claimed that time is an illusion. But not all agree. In his book <em>Time Reborn: From the Crisis in Physics to the Future of the Universe</em>, theoretical physicist Lee Smolin argues that time exists--and he says time is key to understanding the evolution of the universe. 1262 no Generations of physicists have claimed that time is an illusion. But not all agree. In his book Time Reborn: From the Crisis in Physics to the Future of the Universe, theoretical physicist Lee Smolin argues that time exists--and he says time is key to understanding the evolution of the universe.

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]]> Researchers Report Cloning Advance For Producing Stem Cells Scientists reported this week in the journal <em>Cell</em> that they had used somatic cell nuclear transfer techniques to create a source of embryonic stem cells from the skin cells of a patient. George Daley, director of the stem cell transplantation program at Boston Children's Hospital, and Josephine Johnston of the Hastings Center discuss the research. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775918/researchers-report-cloning-advance-for-producing-stem-cells?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775918/researchers-report-cloning-advance-for-producing-stem-cells?ft=1&f=5 Scientists reported this week in the journal <em>Cell</em> that they had used somatic cell nuclear transfer techniques to create a source of embryonic stem cells from the skin cells of a patient. George Daley, director of the stem cell transplantation program at Boston Children's Hospital, and Josephine Johnston of the Hastings Center discuss the research. 1211 no Scientists reported this week in the journal Cell that they had used somatic cell nuclear transfer techniques to create a source of embryonic stem cells from the skin cells of a patient. George Daley, director of the stem cell transplantation program at Boston Children's Hospital, and Josephine Johnston of the Hastings Center discuss the research.

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]]> Insects May Be The Taste Of The Next Generation, Report Says A report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization says insects offer a huge potential for improving the world's food security. Peter Menzel, co-author of <em>Man Eating Bugs</em>, describes some insect-based cuisine and the western aversion to creepy-crawly snacks. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775920/insects-may-be-the-taste-of-the-next-generation-report-says?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775920/insects-may-be-the-taste-of-the-next-generation-report-says?ft=1&f=5 A report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization says insects offer a huge potential for improving the world's food security. Peter Menzel, co-author of <em>Man Eating Bugs</em>, describes some insect-based cuisine and the western aversion to creepy-crawly snacks. 1252 no A report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization says insects offer a huge potential for improving the world's food security. Peter Menzel, co-author of Man Eating Bugs, describes some insect-based cuisine and the western aversion to creepy-crawly snacks.

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]]> Desktop Diaries: Daniel Kahneman Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman is the latest subject in our <em>Desktop Diaries</em> series, although he has no desk. Kahneman, professor emeritus at Princeton University, won the Nobel Prize in economic sciences in 2002 for his research with the late Amos Tversky on our sometimes irrational intuitions and how they affect decision-making. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775922/desktop-diaries-daniel-kahneman?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775922/desktop-diaries-daniel-kahneman?ft=1&f=5 Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman is the latest subject in our <em>Desktop Diaries</em> series, although he has no desk. Kahneman, professor emeritus at Princeton University, won the Nobel Prize in economic sciences in 2002 for his research with the late Amos Tversky on our sometimes irrational intuitions and how they affect decision-making. 424 no Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman is the latest subject in our Desktop Diaries series, although he has no desk. Kahneman, professor emeritus at Princeton University, won the Nobel Prize in economic sciences in 2002 for his research with the late Amos Tversky on our sometimes irrational intuitions and how they affect decision-making.

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]]> When Great Scientists Got It Wrong In <em>Brilliant Blunders: From Darwin to Einstein</em>, astrophysicist Mario Livio explores the colossal errors committed by scientific greats, from chemist Linus Pauling's botched model of DNA, to Charles Darwin's failure to understand genetics--the very mechanism of natural selection. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775928/when-great-scientists-got-it-wrong?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775928/when-great-scientists-got-it-wrong?ft=1&f=5 In <em>Brilliant Blunders: From Darwin to Einstein</em>, astrophysicist Mario Livio explores the colossal errors committed by scientific greats, from chemist Linus Pauling's botched model of DNA, to Charles Darwin's failure to understand genetics--the very mechanism of natural selection. 1626 no In Brilliant Blunders: From Darwin to Einstein, astrophysicist Mario Livio explores the colossal errors committed by scientific greats, from chemist Linus Pauling's botched model of DNA, to Charles Darwin's failure to understand genetics--the very mechanism of natural selection.

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]]> Will Strong Summer Travel Be A Turning Point For Airlines? As the summer travel season approaches, air travel provides a barometer for the health of the U.S. economy — and airlines report they're having a good year. After years of financial troubles, industry representatives hope U.S. travelers are more willing to fly. NPR senior business editor Marilyn Geewax explains what summer travel tells us about the health of the economy. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184524662/will-strong-summer-travel-be-a-turning-point-for-airlines?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184524662/will-strong-summer-travel-be-a-turning-point-for-airlines?ft=1&f=5 As the summer travel season approaches, air travel provides a barometer for the health of the U.S. economy — and airlines report they're having a good year. After years of financial troubles, industry representatives hope U.S. travelers are more willing to fly. NPR senior business editor Marilyn Geewax explains what summer travel tells us about the health of the economy. 1016 no As the summer travel season approaches, air travel provides a barometer for the health of the U.S. economy — and airlines report they're having a good year. After years of financial troubles, industry representatives hope U.S. travelers are more willing to fly. NPR senior business editor Marilyn Geewax explains what summer travel tells us about the health of the economy.

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]]> Managing The $30 Million 'One Fund' To Aid Boston Victims Days after the marathon bombing, officials established the One Fund for Boston to assist victims and their families. Attorney Ken Feinberg, who managed similar funds after Sept. 11 and Virginia Tech and is managing this fund, says there's no easy way to decide who gets how much of the $30 million that's been donated. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184524656&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184524656&ft=1&f=5 Days after the marathon bombing, officials established the One Fund for Boston to assist victims and their families. Attorney Ken Feinberg, who managed similar funds after Sept. 11 and Virginia Tech and is managing this fund, says there's no easy way to decide who gets how much of the $30 million that's been donated. 1819 no Days after the marathon bombing, officials established the One Fund for Boston to assist victims and their families. Attorney Ken Feinberg, who managed similar funds after Sept. 11 and Virginia Tech and is managing this fund, says there's no easy way to decide who gets how much of the $30 million that's been donated.

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]]> Ex-Ambassador To Iraq Weighs In On Talking To 'Monsters' As the death toll in Syria climbs and critics blast the Obama administration for not taking more decisive action, former ambassador Christopher Hill points instead to a failure of diplomacy in an op-ed in the <em>New York Times</em>. Hill talks about what the U.S. faces in facilitating talks between the regime and Syrian rebels. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184524658/ex-ambassador-to-iraq-weighs-in-on-talking-to-monsters?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184524658/ex-ambassador-to-iraq-weighs-in-on-talking-to-monsters?ft=1&f=5 As the death toll in Syria climbs and critics blast the Obama administration for not taking more decisive action, former ambassador Christopher Hill points instead to a failure of diplomacy in an op-ed in the <em>New York Times</em>. Hill talks about what the U.S. faces in facilitating talks between the regime and Syrian rebels. 1016 no As the death toll in Syria climbs and critics blast the Obama administration for not taking more decisive action, former ambassador Christopher Hill points instead to a failure of diplomacy in an op-ed in the New York Times. Hill talks about what the U.S. faces in facilitating talks between the regime and Syrian rebels.

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]]> Looking Ahead With The Wonders Of Krulwich In the latest installment of our "Looking Ahead" series, NPR science correspondent and Radiolab co-host Robert Krulwich talks about reporting on big ideas in imaginative ways, the old days at NPR and what he's wondering about today. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184524660/looking-ahead-with-the-wonders-of-krulwich?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184524660/looking-ahead-with-the-wonders-of-krulwich?ft=1&f=5 In the latest installment of our "Looking Ahead" series, NPR science correspondent and Radiolab co-host Robert Krulwich talks about reporting on big ideas in imaginative ways, the old days at NPR and what he's wondering about today. 1820 no In the latest installment of our "Looking Ahead" series, NPR science correspondent and Radiolab co-host Robert Krulwich talks about reporting on big ideas in imaginative ways, the old days at NPR and what he's wondering about today.

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]]> Treadmill Desks And The Benefits Of 'Walking Alive' <em>New Yorker</em> staff writer Susan Orlean has spent years trying to find the right desk chair. She considered a pricy museum-worthy chair, a kneeling chair and a yoga ball before ditching the seat altogether for a treadmill desk — and discovering the health benefits of moving at work. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232468/treadmill-desks-and-the-benefits-of-walking-alive?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232468/treadmill-desks-and-the-benefits-of-walking-alive?ft=1&f=5 <em>New Yorker</em> staff writer Susan Orlean has spent years trying to find the right desk chair. She considered a pricy museum-worthy chair, a kneeling chair and a yoga ball before ditching the seat altogether for a treadmill desk — and discovering the health benefits of moving at work. 1013 no New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean has spent years trying to find the right desk chair. She considered a pricy museum-worthy chair, a kneeling chair and a yoga ball before ditching the seat altogether for a treadmill desk — and discovering the health benefits of moving at work.

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]]> Looking Ahead: Chris Hedges On Poverty, Politics, U.S. Culture In the latest installment of our "Looking Ahead" series, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former <em>New York Times</em> Middle East bureau chief Chris Hedges talks about the decisions that led him on his career path, and where he sees the country going in the next decade. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232470/looking-ahead-chris-hedges-on-poverty-politics-u-s-culture?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232470/looking-ahead-chris-hedges-on-poverty-politics-u-s-culture?ft=1&f=5 In the latest installment of our "Looking Ahead" series, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former <em>New York Times</em> Middle East bureau chief Chris Hedges talks about the decisions that led him on his career path, and where he sees the country going in the next decade. 1819 no In the latest installment of our "Looking Ahead" series, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former New York Times Middle East bureau chief Chris Hedges talks about the decisions that led him on his career path, and where he sees the country going in the next decade.

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]]> Analyzing The Language Of Suicide Notes To Help Save Lives About a third of people who attempt suicide leave a note. John Pestian and others at Cincinnati Children's Hospital are merging psychology and computer analysis to see if such notes can help diagnose suicidal tendencies in the living. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232472/analyzing-the-language-of-suicide-notes-to-help-save-lives?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232472/analyzing-the-language-of-suicide-notes-to-help-save-lives?ft=1&f=5 About a third of people who attempt suicide leave a note. John Pestian and others at Cincinnati Children's Hospital are merging psychology and computer analysis to see if such notes can help diagnose suicidal tendencies in the living. 1015 no About a third of people who attempt suicide leave a note. John Pestian and others at Cincinnati Children's Hospital are merging psychology and computer analysis to see if such notes can help diagnose suicidal tendencies in the living.

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]]> The White House Under Fire And The Democratic Party's Future As questions linger about the official response to the Benghazi attack, the White House faces new challenges related to probes by the IRS and the Justice Department. Political Junkie Ken Rudin discusses the week in politics and the future of the Democratic Party with former DNC chair Howard Dean. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232466/the-white-house-under-fire-and-the-future-of-the-democratic-party?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232466/the-white-house-under-fire-and-the-future-of-the-democratic-party?ft=1&f=5 As questions linger about the official response to the Benghazi attack, the White House faces new challenges related to probes by the IRS and the Justice Department. Political Junkie Ken Rudin discusses the week in politics and the future of the Democratic Party with former DNC chair Howard Dean. 1817 no As questions linger about the official response to the Benghazi attack, the White House faces new challenges related to probes by the IRS and the Justice Department. Political Junkie Ken Rudin discusses the week in politics and the future of the Democratic Party with former DNC chair Howard Dean.

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]]> The Legacy Of Gen. Ridgway And America's War In Korea The ongoing conflict on the Korean Peninsula is the legacy of the Korean War, which helps explain relations between the north and south. In a new book, historian Victor Davis Hanson discusses how the strategies of U.S. Gen. Matthew Ridgway helped to turn around what appeared to be "a lost war." Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950904/the-legacy-of-gen-ridgway-and-americas-war-in-korea?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950904/the-legacy-of-gen-ridgway-and-americas-war-in-korea?ft=1&f=5 The ongoing conflict on the Korean Peninsula is the legacy of the Korean War, which helps explain relations between the north and south. In a new book, historian Victor Davis Hanson discusses how the strategies of U.S. Gen. Matthew Ridgway helped to turn around what appeared to be "a lost war." 1820 no The ongoing conflict on the Korean Peninsula is the legacy of the Korean War, which helps explain relations between the north and south. In a new book, historian Victor Davis Hanson discusses how the strategies of U.S. Gen. Matthew Ridgway helped to turn around what appeared to be "a lost war."

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]]> Letters: New Orleans, Buzz Aldrin NPR's Neal Conan reads from listener comments on previous show topics, including postcards from New Orleans and our talk with astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950902/letters-new-orleans-buzz-aldrin?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950902/letters-new-orleans-buzz-aldrin?ft=1&f=5 NPR's Neal Conan reads from listener comments on previous show topics, including postcards from New Orleans and our talk with astronaut Buzz Aldrin. 299 no NPR's Neal Conan reads from listener comments on previous show topics, including postcards from New Orleans and our talk with astronaut Buzz Aldrin.

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]]> The Promise And Limitations Of Telemedicine Telemedicine is nothing new, but advancements in technology have made it even more widely available. Neurologists can now treat Parkinson's patients from miles away, therapists can reach service members overseas, and general practitioners can work in rural areas without actually going there at all. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950898/the-promise-and-limitations-of-telemedicine?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950898/the-promise-and-limitations-of-telemedicine?ft=1&f=5 Telemedicine is nothing new, but advancements in technology have made it even more widely available. Neurologists can now treat Parkinson's patients from miles away, therapists can reach service members overseas, and general practitioners can work in rural areas without actually going there at all. 1819 no Telemedicine is nothing new, but advancements in technology have made it even more widely available. Neurologists can now treat Parkinson's patients from miles away, therapists can reach service members overseas, and general practitioners can work in rural areas without actually going there at all.

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]]> Guatemalan Dictator's Genocide Conviction A First Last week's guilty verdict makes former dictator Gen. Efrain Rios Montt the first head of state to be convicted of genocide by a national court in the country where the crimes took place. American University law professor Diane Orentlicher examines the significance of Montt's conviction. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950900/guatemalan-dictators-genocide-conviction-a-first?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950900/guatemalan-dictators-genocide-conviction-a-first?ft=1&f=5 Last week's guilty verdict makes former dictator Gen. Efrain Rios Montt the first head of state to be convicted of genocide by a national court in the country where the crimes took place. American University law professor Diane Orentlicher examines the significance of Montt's conviction. 690 no Last week's guilty verdict makes former dictator Gen. Efrain Rios Montt the first head of state to be convicted of genocide by a national court in the country where the crimes took place. American University law professor Diane Orentlicher examines the significance of Montt's conviction.

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]]> Neil Gaiman Turns His Grad Speech Into 'Good Art' Neil Gaiman's new book is based on a speech he delivered to graduates of Philadelphia's University of the Arts. When life gets tough, he told them, "make good art." It's advice that served him well when he turned a failed '90s TV series into the "much-loved" novel <em>Neverwhere.</em> Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950906/author-neil-gaiman-on-making-good-art?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950906/author-neil-gaiman-on-making-good-art?ft=1&f=5 Neil Gaiman's new book is based on a speech he delivered to graduates of Philadelphia's University of the Arts. When life gets tough, he told them, "make good art." It's advice that served him well when he turned a failed '90s TV series into the "much-loved" novel <em>Neverwhere.</em> 1020 no Neil Gaiman's new book is based on a speech he delivered to graduates of Philadelphia's University of the Arts. When life gets tough, he told them, "make good art." It's advice that served him well when he turned a failed '90s TV series into the "much-loved" novel Neverwhere.

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]]> Drawing Security Lessons From Benghazi Mission Attack The debate continues over the handling of the September attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya. But retired Marine Col. Gary Anderson says some important lessons have already been learned about strengthening diplomatic security and inter-agency communication. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/183659329/drawing-security-lessons-from-benghazi-mission-attack?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/183659329/drawing-security-lessons-from-benghazi-mission-attack?ft=1&f=5 The debate continues over the handling of the September attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya. But retired Marine Col. Gary Anderson says some important lessons have already been learned about strengthening diplomatic security and inter-agency communication. 1014 no The debate continues over the handling of the September attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya. But retired Marine Col. Gary Anderson says some important lessons have already been learned about strengthening diplomatic security and inter-agency communication.

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]]> Bangladesh Reveals Uphill Battle For Fair Trade Clothes Retailers are under pressure after a building collapse killed more than 1,100 garment workers in Bangladesh. But global demand for inexpensive clothing shows no sign of abating. <em>The New York Times</em>' Steven Greenhouse and Elizabeth Cline, author of <em>Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion</em>, unravel the prospects for improved safety in the garment industry. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/183659323/bangladesh-reveals-uphill-battle-for-fair-trade-clothes?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/183659323/bangladesh-reveals-uphill-battle-for-fair-trade-clothes?ft=1&f=5 Retailers are under pressure after a building collapse killed more than 1,100 garment workers in Bangladesh. But global demand for inexpensive clothing shows no sign of abating. <em>The New York Times</em>' Steven Greenhouse and Elizabeth Cline, author of <em>Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion</em>, unravel the prospects for improved safety in the garment industry. 1819 no Retailers are under pressure after a building collapse killed more than 1,100 garment workers in Bangladesh. But global demand for inexpensive clothing shows no sign of abating. The New York Times' Steven Greenhouse and Elizabeth Cline, author of Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion, unravel the prospects for improved safety in the garment industry.

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]]> Why We Can't Look Away From True-Life Courtroom Dramas The trial of Jodi Arias, convicted of murdering her boyfriend, has become a national media sensation. Former <em>Law and Order</em> producer Robert Nathan and authors Laura Lippman and Walter Mosley explore why Americans are so drawn to real-life courtroom dramas. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/183659327/why-we-cant-look-away-from-true-life-courtroom-dramas?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/183659327/why-we-cant-look-away-from-true-life-courtroom-dramas?ft=1&f=5 The trial of Jodi Arias, convicted of murdering her boyfriend, has become a national media sensation. Former <em>Law and Order</em> producer Robert Nathan and authors Laura Lippman and Walter Mosley explore why Americans are so drawn to real-life courtroom dramas. 1819 no The trial of Jodi Arias, convicted of murdering her boyfriend, has become a national media sensation. Former Law and Order producer Robert Nathan and authors Laura Lippman and Walter Mosley explore why Americans are so drawn to real-life courtroom dramas.

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]]> Understanding Tax-Exempt Status The IRS is under fire for singling out conservative organizations applying for charitable status for extra scrutiny. Associated Press reporter Stephen Ohlemacher, who broke the story, explains tax-exempt status and what kinds of organizations do and do not qualify. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/183659325/understanding-tax-exempt-status?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/183659325/understanding-tax-exempt-status?ft=1&f=5 The IRS is under fire for singling out conservative organizations applying for charitable status for extra scrutiny. Associated Press reporter Stephen Ohlemacher, who broke the story, explains tax-exempt status and what kinds of organizations do and do not qualify. 1016 no The IRS is under fire for singling out conservative organizations applying for charitable status for extra scrutiny. Associated Press reporter Stephen Ohlemacher, who broke the story, explains tax-exempt status and what kinds of organizations do and do not qualify.

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