Talk of the Nation http://www.npr.org Talk of the Nation en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:10:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Talk of the Nation http://www.npr.org Malik Bendjelloul Hearts NPR Malik Bendjelloul talked to NPR Host Neal Conan back when he was "just" a Best Documentary nominee. Last night he won the Oscar for <em>Searching for Sugar Man, </em>but earlier this month he won our hearts with NPR love. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:10:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2013/02/25/172886046/malik-bendjelloul-hearts-npr?ft=1&f=125937709 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2013/02/25/172886046/malik-bendjelloul-hearts-npr?ft=1&f=125937709 Malik Bendjelloul talked to NPR Host Neal Conan back when he was "just" a Best Documentary nominee. Last night he won the Oscar for Searching for Sugar Man, but earlier this month he won our hearts with NPR love.

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]]> Mixing Up Great Call-In Radio With Screeners, Hosts And Listeners For NPR and Member Stations, it is the callers that make the call-in programs, and there is somewhat of a formula to producing a great show. NPR's Sue Goodwin, WBUR's Alex Kingsbury, and NHPR's Keith Shields discuss the recipe for the secret sauce. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:53:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2013/01/28/169356447/mixing-up-great-call-in-radio-with-screeners-hosts-and-listeners?ft=1&f=125937709 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2013/01/28/169356447/mixing-up-great-call-in-radio-with-screeners-hosts-and-listeners?ft=1&f=125937709 For NPR and Member Stations, it is the callers that make the call-in programs, and there is somewhat of a formula to producing a great show. NPR's Sue Goodwin, WBUR's Alex Kingsbury, and NHPR's Keith Shields discuss the recipe for the secret sauce.

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]]> 'Political Junkie' Fuels Inauguration Talk With Fun And Politics On The Same Stage A "Political Junkie Road Show" in review: the interactive show met an enthusiastic crowd, with residents of the nation's capital gearing up for an atypical weekend of Presidential Inauguration. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:09:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2013/01/21/169738233/political-junkie-fuels-inauguration-talk-with-fun-and-politics-on-the-same-stage?ft=1&f=125937709 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2013/01/21/169738233/political-junkie-fuels-inauguration-talk-with-fun-and-politics-on-the-same-stage?ft=1&f=125937709 A "Political Junkie Road Show" in review: the interactive show met an enthusiastic crowd, with residents of the nation's capital gearing up for an atypical weekend of Presidential Inauguration.

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]]> Tony Bennett Hearts (And Sketches) NPR Veteran singer Tony Bennett took calls on <em>Talk of the Nation </em>from fans who shared what they have learned from the singer's success. Bennett also sketched a very special NPR 'thank you' note. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:47:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/12/13/167048196/tony-bennett-hearts-and-sketches-npr?ft=1&f=125937709 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/12/13/167048196/tony-bennett-hearts-and-sketches-npr?ft=1&f=125937709 Veteran singer Tony Bennett took calls on Talk of the Nation from fans who shared what they have learned from the singer's success. Bennett also sketched a very special NPR 'thank you' note.

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]]> Sally Field Hearts NPR Actress Sally Field joined guest host Jennifer Ludden on <em>Talk of the Nation</em> last week to talk about her extensive preparation to take on the iconic role as first lady Mary Todd Lincoln in the film <em>Lincoln</em>. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:05:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/11/29/166154565/sally-field-hearts-npr?ft=1&f=125937709 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/11/29/166154565/sally-field-hearts-npr?ft=1&f=125937709 Actress Sally Field joined guest host Jennifer Ludden on Talk of the Nation last week to talk about her extensive preparation to take on the iconic role as first lady Mary Todd Lincoln in the film Lincoln.

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]]> Webcast: NPR & Wilson Center Host National Conversation On Foreign Policy <em>Talk of the Nation</em> and the Wilson Center are teaming up Thursday afternoon for a live conversation with experts and NPR correspondents. They'll also discuss how the U.S. can avoid getting into another Cold War and the possibility of a world where there are as many women leaders as men. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:15:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/11/29/166151625/webcast-npr-wilson-center-host-national-conversation-on-foreign-policy?ft=1&f=125937709 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/11/29/166151625/webcast-npr-wilson-center-host-national-conversation-on-foreign-policy?ft=1&f=125937709 Talk of the Nation and the Wilson Center are teaming up Thursday afternoon for a live conversation with experts and NPR correspondents. They'll also discuss how the U.S. can avoid getting into another Cold War and the possibility of a world where there are as many women leaders as men.

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]]> Pete Townshend Hearts NPR Rocker Pete Townshend stopped by NPR HQ in Washington, D.C., yesterday for a live interview and call in with fans on <em>Talk of the Nation. </em>On his way out, we at NPR got our own special "Who moment" as Townshend posed to show he's a fan of ours. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/11/13/165035845/pete-townshend-hearts-npr?ft=1&f=125937709 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/11/13/165035845/pete-townshend-hearts-npr?ft=1&f=125937709 Rocker Pete Townshend stopped by NPR HQ in Washington, D.C., yesterday for a live interview and call in with fans on Talk of the Nation. On his way out, we at NPR got our own special "Who moment" as Townshend posed to show he's a fan of ours.

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]]> Kathleen Turner Hearts NPR Actress Kathleen Turner set aside a few minutes to show her NPR love today while at our Washington HQ for an interview on <em>Talk of the Nation.</em> Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/09/06/160701616/kathleen-turner-hearts-npr?ft=1&f=125937709 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/09/06/160701616/kathleen-turner-hearts-npr?ft=1&f=125937709 Actress Kathleen Turner set aside a few minutes to show her NPR love today while at our Washington HQ for an interview on Talk of the Nation.

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]]> Elton John Hearts NPR Elton John stopped by NPR HQ today for a live interview with NPR's <em>Talk of the Nation, </em>and it turns out, he has a sweet spot for NPR. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/07/24/157309406/elton-john-hearts-npr?ft=1&f=125937709 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/07/24/157309406/elton-john-hearts-npr?ft=1&f=125937709 Elton John stopped by NPR HQ today for a live interview with NPR's Talk of the Nation, and it turns out, he has a sweet spot for NPR.

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]]> NPR Takes "Talk of the Nation" to America's Front Yard NPR's <em>Talk of the Nation</em> was live at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., yesterday. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:39:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/07/06/156393856/npr-takes-talk-of-the-nation-to-americas-front-yard?ft=1&f=125937709 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/07/06/156393856/npr-takes-talk-of-the-nation-to-americas-front-yard?ft=1&f=125937709 NPR's Talk of the Nation was live at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., yesterday.

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]]> Comedian Trevor Noah Hearts NPR Comedian Trevor Noah was on <em>Talk of the Nation</em> yesterday during the show's live broadcast from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Trevor stayed cool in the DC heat by showing NPR some love. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 12:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/07/06/156376931/comedian-trevor-noah-hearts-npr?ft=1&f=125937709 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/07/06/156376931/comedian-trevor-noah-hearts-npr?ft=1&f=125937709 Comedian Trevor Noah was on Talk of the Nation yesterday during the show's live broadcast from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Trevor stayed cool in the DC heat by showing NPR some love.

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]]> Get Smart with NPR's "Talk of the Nation" Live from the Aspen Ideas Festival Get smart. Join NPR's <em>Talk of the Nation</em> LIVE from the Aspen Ideas Festival. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:54:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/06/26/155792109/npr-s-talk-of-the-nation-is-getting-smart-at-the-aspen-ideas-festival?ft=1&f=125937709 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/06/26/155792109/npr-s-talk-of-the-nation-is-getting-smart-at-the-aspen-ideas-festival?ft=1&f=125937709 Get smart. Join NPR's Talk of the Nation LIVE from the Aspen Ideas Festival.

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]]> Push Girls Love NPR Two stars from the Sundance Channel reality show <em>Push Girls</em> – Mia Schaikewitz and Auti Angel – joined NPR's Neal Conan on <em>Talk of the Nation</em> to chat about their new series that's pushing boundaries. Mia and Auti were happy to show love for NPR during their visit to NPR West. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:46:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/06/18/155269327/push-girls-love-npr?ft=1&f=125937709 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/06/18/155269327/push-girls-love-npr?ft=1&f=125937709 Two stars from the Sundance Channel reality show Push Girls – Mia Schaikewitz and Auti Angel – joined NPR's Neal Conan on Talk of the Nation to chat about their new series that's pushing boundaries. Mia and Auti were happy to show love for NPR during their visit to NPR West.

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]]> VIDEO: 'Zuul The Terrordog' Howls Along To 'Talk Of The Nation' Theme A Weimaraner who listens to NPR seems to have something to say — or sing — about <em>Talk of the Nation</em>. Wed, 02 May 2012 09:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/05/02/151839526/video-zuul-the-terrordog-howls-along-to-talk-of-the-nation-theme?ft=1&f=125937709 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/05/02/151839526/video-zuul-the-terrordog-howls-along-to-talk-of-the-nation-theme?ft=1&f=125937709 A Weimaraner who listens to NPR seems to have something to say — or sing — about Talk of the Nation.

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]]> Political Junkie takes on the Florida Primary, for its first-ever live show NPR's <em>Talk of The Nation</em> packed it's bags and hit the road for Orlando with "Political Junkie" to soak up all of the Florida Primary action in person. See photos from the event at 'This is NPR.'<em> </em> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:10:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/01/27/141985027/political-junkie-takes-on-the-florida-primary-for-its-first-ever-live-show?ft=1&f=125937709 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thisisnpr/2012/01/27/141985027/political-junkie-takes-on-the-florida-primary-for-its-first-ever-live-show?ft=1&f=125937709 NPR's Talk of The Nation packed it's bags and hit the road for Orlando with "Political Junkie" to soak up all of the Florida Primary action in person. See photos from the event at 'This is NPR.'

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