NPR Programs: 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 healthcare, 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. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:54:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Talk of the Nation http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5&ft=1&f=5 The Case Of The President's Missing Charisma Fred Barbash of Politico moderates the site's arena. Participants are responding to the question, Obama's Charisma: Where Did He Leave It? Also, political junkie Ken Rudin fills us in on the first state dinner, and Gov. Mark Sanford's (R-SC) possible impeachment. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:54:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120833801&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120833801&ft=1&f=5 Fred Barbash of Politico moderates the site's arena. Participants are responding to the question, Obama's Charisma: Where Did He Leave It? Also, political junkie Ken Rudin fills us in on the first state dinner, and Gov. Mark Sanford's (R-SC) possible impeachment.

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]]> A Caribbean Take On Shakespeare's 'Much Ado' Director Timothy Douglas looked to his Caribbean roots for inspiration for his staging of <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em>. The familiar characters in Douglas's latest production exchange barbs, rumors and lies with island accents in a vibrant alley in modern-day Washington D.C. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120833744&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120833744&ft=1&f=5 Director Timothy Douglas looked to his Caribbean roots for inspiration for his staging of Much Ado About Nothing. The familiar characters in Douglas's latest production exchange barbs, rumors and lies with island accents in a vibrant alley in modern-day Washington D.C.

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]]> How To Make Trucks Safer On Highways Last year, over 4,000 people died as a result of truck related accidents. As part of NPR's series, <em>On The Road To Safety,</em> guests look at what's being done to make big rig driving on the long haul safer for truck drivers and for motorists. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120833750&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120833750&ft=1&f=5 Last year, over 4,000 people died as a result of truck related accidents. As part of NPR's series, On The Road To Safety, guests look at what's being done to make big rig driving on the long haul safer for truck drivers and for motorists.

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]]> Ask Amy: The Art Of The Graceful Comeback Martha Stewart created a stir last week when she critiqued Rachel Ray. But many say the prize goes to Ray for her savvy and graceful response. Syndicated advice columnist Amy Dickinson talks about the art of the eloquent comeback. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120833756&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120833756&ft=1&f=5 Martha Stewart created a stir last week when she critiqued Rachel Ray. But many say the prize goes to Ray for her savvy and graceful response. Syndicated advice columnist Amy Dickinson talks about the art of the eloquent comeback.

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]]> Charges Filed In Case Of Missing Somali-Americans Federal investigators filed charges against eight people in connection with the disappearance of young Somali-Americans who allegedly left the U.S. to fight with a terrorist group in Somalia. NPR's counterterrorism correspondent Dina Temple-Raston talks about the investigation. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:01:51 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120769776&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120769776&ft=1&f=5 Federal investigators filed charges against eight people in connection with the disappearance of young Somali-Americans who allegedly left the U.S. to fight with a terrorist group in Somalia. NPR's counterterrorism correspondent Dina Temple-Raston talks about the investigation.

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]]> What Would You Give Up For Safer Roads? As part of NPR's "On The Road To Safety" series, we'll ask listeners what they'd be willing to do for safer roads. Tell us: Would you pay more taxes for better highways? Ban cell phone use entirely? Take the keys from mom and dad? Change speed limits? Buy different cars? Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120769728&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120769728&ft=1&f=5 As part of NPR's "On The Road To Safety" series, we'll ask listeners what they'd be willing to do for safer roads. Tell us: Would you pay more taxes for better highways? Ban cell phone use entirely? Take the keys from mom and dad? Change speed limits? Buy different cars?

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]]> 'Dr. Queue' Helps You Avoid Rage In Line Each December, there are stories of holiday shoppers fighting over bargains and getting violent in parking lots. MIT Professor Dick Larson, also known as "Dr. Queue," talks about the psychology of waiting in line, and how to avoid "queue rage" this holiday season. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120769732&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120769732&ft=1&f=5 Each December, there are stories of holiday shoppers fighting over bargains and getting violent in parking lots. MIT Professor Dick Larson, also known as "Dr. Queue," talks about the psychology of waiting in line, and how to avoid "queue rage" this holiday season.

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]]> Former Reporter Evaluates Possible Shield Law A federal law that would offer protection to journalists who refuse to reveal their sources is before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Toni Locy, a former <em>USA Today</em> reporter once held in contempt for not revealing her sources, assesses the proposed shield law. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120769718&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120769718&ft=1&f=5 A federal law that would offer protection to journalists who refuse to reveal their sources is before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Toni Locy, a former USA Today reporter once held in contempt for not revealing her sources, assesses the proposed shield law.

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]]> Letters: More on Mammography Guidelines Constance Lehman, medical director of radiology and director of breast imaging at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, explains what new the recommendations for routine mammograms could mean for women who do not know their risk for developing breast cancer. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120769724&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120769724&ft=1&f=5 Constance Lehman, medical director of radiology and director of breast imaging at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, explains what new the recommendations for routine mammograms could mean for women who do not know their risk for developing breast cancer.

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]]> It's Not Whether We Ration Health Care, But How Biothecist Peter Singer makes the case for health care rationing based on philosophical, economic and ethical issues. In his piece for the <em>New York Times,</em> he argues health care rationing is necessary, and done right, provides the best value for the money. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:04:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120700353&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120700353&ft=1&f=5 Biothecist Peter Singer makes the case for health care rationing based on philosophical, economic and ethical issues. In his piece for the New York Times, he argues health care rationing is necessary, and done right, provides the best value for the money.

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]]> Op-Ed: Huckabee And Palin Chose Celebrity In the <em>New York Times,</em> columnist Ross Douthat argues Mike Huckabee and Sarah Palin embraced celebrity after losses in 2008, and thus can never become president. Douthat believes republicans need a leader who prefers "leadership to the pleasures of celebrity." Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120700156&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120700156&ft=1&f=5 In the New York Times, columnist Ross Douthat argues Mike Huckabee and Sarah Palin embraced celebrity after losses in 2008, and thus can never become president. Douthat believes republicans need a leader who prefers "leadership to the pleasures of celebrity."

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]]> Who Needs College, And Who Shouldn't Go? Many parents and teachers view college as the natural path to success. But diplomas are getting more expensive, and many people succeed without a bachelor's degree. Guests address the value of a college degree, and whether the fields projected to grow require them. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120700162&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120700162&ft=1&f=5 Many parents and teachers view college as the natural path to success. But diplomas are getting more expensive, and many people succeed without a bachelor's degree. Guests address the value of a college degree, and whether the fields projected to grow require them.

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]]> Commission Member Wants Detainees In Ill. James Thompson, member of the September 11 commission, believes detention officials in Ill. are capable of handling Guantanamo Bay detainees. In a piece for the <em>Chicago Tribune,</em> he argues bringing the detainees to American soil will make the country stronger and safer. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120700166&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120700166&ft=1&f=5 James Thompson, member of the September 11 commission, believes detention officials in Ill. are capable of handling Guantanamo Bay detainees. In a piece for the Chicago Tribune, he argues bringing the detainees to American soil will make the country stronger and safer.

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]]> Real-Life Physics Problems Star On TV The stars of <em>The Big Bang Theory</em> are two fictional Caltech physicists, but the physics problems they study are real. Bill Prady, the program's co-creator and executive producer, talks about including real-world science in the script, from dark matter to magnetic monopoles. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120613274&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120613274&ft=1&f=5 The stars of The Big Bang Theory are two fictional Caltech physicists, but the physics problems they study are real. Bill Prady, the program's co-creator and executive producer, talks about including real-world science in the script, from dark matter to magnetic monopoles.

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]]> Brushing Up On Tropical Diseases Dengue fever, malaria and other tropical diseases took center stage at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference. Nathan Seppa of <em>Science News</em> offers details, including a strange story of palm trees, fruit bats and human infection. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120613361&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120613361&ft=1&f=5 Dengue fever, malaria and other tropical diseases took center stage at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference. Nathan Seppa of Science News offers details, including a strange story of palm trees, fruit bats and human infection.

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