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Great Director Would 'Not Approve' Of 'Hitchcock'
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Friday, November 23, 2012
Superstorm Sandy: Before, During And Beyond
Cuomo, Christie And Building Consensus
November 23, 2012 WNYCGov. Chris Christie is defending local tax increases and major federal investments, despite his tough talk on spending. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is courting the spotlight as he calls for billions of dollars from Washington to rebuild. The Republican and Democrat will have to find consensus on the plan for rebuilding — together and with a divided Congress.
Author Interviews
'Unorthodox' Book Of 'Jewish Jocks' Puts Stereotypes Aside
November 23, 2012 Talking about Jews in sports touches a "very central place in the Jewish psyche," says Franklin Foer. He and co-editor Marc Tracy have compiled an "unorthodox hall of fame" celebrating Jewish contributions to American athletics.
StoryCorps' National Day Of Listening
A Father Remembers The Son He Lost To War
November 23, 2012 Gordon Bolar knew he couldn't talk his son Matthew out of joining the military, because "he was a young man who knew what he wanted to do." So, Matthew "served his country, and that was his highest calling," and his father pays tribute to that every day.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Business
On Thanksgiving, Stores Serve Up A Side Of Shopping
November 22, 2012 Black Friday is seeping into Thanksgiving Day, a new trend dubbed "Gray Thursday." Brick-and-mortar stores have been competing with online retailers that have been scooping up early holiday shoppers. But it's unclear whether the extra effort it takes to open on Thanksgiving is worth it.
Middle East
Egypt's Morsi Praised For Cease-Fire As Talks Begin
November 22, 2012 Egypt's Islamist President Mohammed Morsi spent long hours mediating among world leaders to produce a cessation of violence between Israel and Hamas. The deal brings him — and Egypt — high praise. But a key test comes Thursday, as negotiations over the details of the deal begin.
Music
'Don Giovanni' To 'Nixon In China': Holiday Feasts In Opera
November 22, 2012 As you prepare to feast upon cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and your choice of entree this Thanksgiving, there's also an operatic feast to be had. Classical commentator Miles Hoffman joins NPR's Renee Montagne to take us through a five-course meal.
The Salt
A Readable Feast: Poems To Feed 'The Hungry Ear'
November 22, 2012 According to poet Kevin Young, the best poems are like the best meals — they're made from scratch. Young has edited a new collection of poems that celebrate the pleasures of food, from "butter disappearing into whipped sweet potatoes" to oysters that taste like "starlight."
It's All Politics
Before The Showdown: The Long Road To The Fiscal Cliff
November 22, 2012 References to the fiscal cliff, set for Jan. 1, have become ubiquitous in Washington. But many may have forgotten just how and when the looming tax increases and spending cuts were first devised.
