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Friday, March 20, 2009
Politics
Obama Sells Econ Plan During California Tour
March 20, 2009 President Obama swept through California this week, fielding questions during two town hall meetings and sitting down with Tonight Show host Jay Leno. NPR senior Washington editor Ron Elving recaps the president's trip and offers an update on the latest fallout over the AIG bonus controversy.
Interviews
Sharing The Little-Known Story Of Allensworth
March 20, 2009 News & Notes editor Sasa Woodruff recalls one of her favorite segments, which focused on the 100th anniversary of Allensworth, Calif. The town was the first in the state to be funded and founded solely by African Americans.
Analysis
Roundtable: AIG Scandal Sparks Blame Game
March 20, 2009 The AIG bonus controversy is shaping up to be the first big firestorm for the Obama administration, as the president vows to "fix the system and culture that made this possible." Plus, the hype surrounding the death of the newspaper industry is quickly becoming reality. For more, Tony Cox speaks with Jerome Vaughn and Marcus Mabry.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Interviews
Recalling Profiles Of A Politician, Jazz Legend
March 19, 2009 Producer Joanne Griffith joined News & Notes the week of the 2008 Republican National Convention. She recalls as two of her favorite segments, a feature on the personal and political life of former presidential candidate John McCain, plus a profile of jazz legend Hazel Scott.
Interviews
An Unexpected Trip Back To Hip Hop's Early Days
March 19, 2009 News & Notes producer Drew Tewksbury has worked on segments ranging from Internet addiction to Ethiopian jazz, but as he tells Tony Cox, a segment he produced featuring old school hip hoppers Yo-Yo and Spinderella remains his favorite.
Interviews
Jada Pinkett Smith Talks Career, Quells Rumors
March 19, 2009 In a career that spans almost 20 years, Jada Pinkett Smith has built a portfolio as an actress, singer, songwriter, and director. She talks with Tony Cox about her new TNT drama and addresses rumors about her marriage to actor Will Smith and allegations that a school she co-founded has ties to Scientology.
Arts & Life
Chronicling Mike Tyson's Rise To Fame, Infamy
March 19, 2009 At the age of 20, Mike Tyson burst onto the boxing scene. He soon became one of the sport's most feared and revered boxers, but along with the fame came controversy. A new documentary, Tyson, aims to shed some fresh light on this troubled life.
Sports
Obama Picks UNC In NCAA Tournament Final Four
March 19, 2009 With March Madness in full swing, even President Obama is filling out his college basketball brackets. Tony Cox talks with New York Times sports columnist Bill Rhoden.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Digital Life
Report: Digital Divide Shows Signs Of Narrowing
March 18, 2009 A new report shows the so-called "digital divide" is closing. Tony Cox talks with News & Notes producer Geoffrey Bennett about the latest findings. They are joined by Web producer Geoffrey Gardner, as the three recap the broadcast's online innovations.
U.S.
Different Times Bringing Different Politics
March 18, 2009 As News & Notes comes to a close, Tony Cox talks with Mary Frances Berry, professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania, about America's changing political landscape and the impact on African Americans.
