100 Days: On The Road In Troubled Times
The first 100 days can be a yardstick for what can be accomplished in a president's term. To mark this crucial period, NPR is traveling the U.S., talking to people about the economic crisis. And we'd like your help.
Road Trip Underscores Americans' Shared Humanity()
May 2, 2009 David Greene has spent the last 100 days crisscrossing the country. From marinas in southern Kentucky and a snowy parking lot in Paradise, Mich., to a new ballpark in Reno, Nev., he's been chronicling the effect the recession has had on the unemployed, retirees, business owners, and people in their 20s and 30s.
The Recession: A Live Q&A With David Greene()
April 27, 2009 David Greene has crisscrossed the country for 100 days. Now, he takes your questions about how this recession is affecting all parts of the country.
Obama's First 100 Days: The View From The Road()
April 27, 2009 This week marks President Obama's 100th day in office. NPR's David Greene has just wrapped up a cross-country road trip talking with Americans about the president. He and David Gergen examine President Obama's first 100 days. How has your life changed since he took office?
New Reno Ballpark Offers Escape From Troubles()
April 24, 2009 The new baseball stadium in downtown Reno — and the arrival of the Aces, a Triple A team playing its first season there — has been seen as a local stimulus package of sorts. The stadium, with all those classic minor league trappings, has created several hundred new jobs and a sense of optimism.
Budget Casino, Restaurant Survives In Vegas()
April 23, 2009 Business is down noticeably at the Ellis Island Casino and Brewery, but it is doing much better than other places in Las Vegas. Some tourists seeking cheap eats and entertainment find their way here, but it is the locals who really keep the budget-minded casino going.
With Jobs Scarce, Soldiers Re-Enlist()
April 10, 2009 This recession is forcing U.S. military personnel into some hard decisions. When jobs are scarce, it's tougher to let go of that military paycheck and the benefits that come with it.
Recession Tests Citizens' Patience With Obama()
March 25, 2009 President Obama says bringing the country out of recession will take "many months and many different solutions." But some Americans may be losing patience with Obama as he struggles to improve the economy.
Job Crunch Sends Younger Adults Back Home()
April 4, 2009 The U.S. economy has lost millions of jobs in this downturn, leaving unemployed people scrambling for ways to cope. For some Americans in their 20s, the answer has been to move back home. One upside is that it has brought some families closer.
Factory And Auto Towns Shift Gears()
March 30, 2009 Some of the hardest-hit communities in this recession are the towns and cities that have lost jobs in the automobile industry — or worse, saw an entire auto plant close. It's a predicament the steel towns around Pittsburgh know well.
Lessons From The Recession In The Classroom()
March 19, 2009 Private colleges and universities have seen their enrollment drop in this recession because students can't afford college right now. But at many public institutions like Luzerne County Community College in northeastern Pennsylvania, the recession has flooded classrooms.
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