NPR Topics: Interviews http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1022&ft=1&f=1022 NPR interviews famous and everyday individuals, including world leaders and political figures, artists, writers, musicians, and unique people in your community. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:03:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Interviews http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1022&ft=1&f=1022 yes Week In Politics Examined Senate Democrats hoped to have enough votes this week to pass a health care bill, Obama Cabinet officials faced hostile lawmakers on Capitol Hill and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's much-awaited book hit bookstores. Political analysts E.J. Dionne, of <em>The Washington Post</em>, and David Brooks, of <em>The New York Times</em>, offer their insight. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:03:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120624692&ft=1&f=1022 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120624692&ft=1&f=1022 Senate Democrats hoped to have enough votes this week to pass a health care bill, Obama Cabinet officials faced hostile lawmakers on Capitol Hill and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's much-awaited book hit bookstores. Political analysts E.J. Dionne, of <em>The Washington Post</em>, and David Brooks, of <em>The New York Times</em>, offer their insight. 482 no Senate Democrats hoped to have enough votes this week to pass a health care bill, Obama Cabinet officials faced hostile lawmakers on Capitol Hill and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's much-awaited book hit bookstores. Political analysts E.J. Dionne, of The Washington Post, and David Brooks, of The New York Times, offer their insight.

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]]> Scientist: 'Don't Give Up' On Stopping Asian Carp Two Asian carp species that could devastate the Great Lakes ecosystem may be a few miles from Lake Michigan. To halt their migration, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built an underwater electric fence on a canal 20 miles south of the lake. But tests conducted by David Lodge at Notre Dame indicate that they have gotten close to the lake despite the barrier. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120624300&ft=1&f=1022 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120624300&ft=1&f=1022 Two Asian carp species that could devastate the Great Lakes ecosystem may be a few miles from Lake Michigan. To halt their migration, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built an underwater electric fence on a canal 20 miles south of the lake. But tests conducted by David Lodge at Notre Dame indicate that they have gotten close to the lake despite the barrier. 240 no Two Asian carp species that could devastate the Great Lakes ecosystem may be a few miles from Lake Michigan. To halt their migration, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built an underwater electric fence on a canal 20 miles south of the lake. But tests conducted by David Lodge at Notre Dame indicate that they have gotten close to the lake despite the barrier.

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]]> Costs Of Prescription Drugs Spike Prices for brand-name prescription drugs are on the rise. In some cases, they are up by more than 8 percent despite a decline in generic drug prices. Uwe Reinhardt, a professor of economics and public affairs at Princeton University, offers his insight. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120624314&ft=1&f=1022 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120624314&ft=1&f=1022 Prices for brand-name prescription drugs are on the rise. In some cases, they are up by more than 8 percent despite a decline in generic drug prices. Uwe Reinhardt, a professor of economics and public affairs at Princeton University, offers his insight. 264 no Prices for brand-name prescription drugs are on the rise. In some cases, they are up by more than 8 percent despite a decline in generic drug prices. Uwe Reinhardt, a professor of economics and public affairs at Princeton University, offers his insight.

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]]> Assessing Oprah's Farewell In 2011 Oprah Winfrey told her audience today that her talk show will end in 2011. Maureen Ryan, TV critic for the <em>Chicago Tribune</em>, discusses Winfrey's decision and if her power of network TV can translate to cable. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120624332&ft=1&f=1022 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120624332&ft=1&f=1022 Oprah Winfrey told her audience today that her talk show will end in 2011. Maureen Ryan, TV critic for the <em>Chicago Tribune</em>, discusses Winfrey's decision and if her power of network TV can translate to cable. 325 no Oprah Winfrey told her audience today that her talk show will end in 2011. Maureen Ryan, TV critic for the Chicago Tribune, discusses Winfrey's decision and if her power of network TV can translate to cable.

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]]> Army Mom Refuses To Deploy Army Specialist Alexis Hutchinson is facing a special court martial for missing her deployment to Iraq. The army says Hutchinson went AWOL. But she says she deliberately didn't4 go because she couldn't find adequate child care for the year that she would be away. Host Michel Martin speaks to Hutchinson’s civilian attorney Rai Sue Sussman about the charges. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120608132&ft=1&f=1022 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120608132&ft=1&f=1022 Army Specialist Alexis Hutchinson is facing a special court martial for missing her deployment to Iraq. The army says Hutchinson went AWOL. But she says she deliberately didn't4 go because she couldn't find adequate child care for the year that she would be away. Host Michel Martin speaks to Hutchinson’s civilian attorney Rai Sue Sussman about the charges. 506 no Army Specialist Alexis Hutchinson is facing a special court martial for missing her deployment to Iraq. The army says Hutchinson went AWOL. But she says she deliberately didn't4 go because she couldn't find adequate child care for the year that she would be away. Host Michel Martin speaks to Hutchinson’s civilian attorney Rai Sue Sussman about the charges.

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]]> Palin Does Oprah, Oprah Calls It Quits ... For Now Freelance journalist Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette and NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin give their take on the latest headlines. This week, the guys discuss former GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's return to the national stage, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to try 9/11 co-conspirators in civilian court and Oprah's big announcement that "The Oprah Winfrey Show" will end In 2011. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120608140&ft=1&f=1022 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120608140&ft=1&f=1022 Freelance journalist Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette and NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin give their take on the latest headlines. This week, the guys discuss former GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's return to the national stage, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to try 9/11 co-conspirators in civilian court and Oprah's big announcement that "The Oprah Winfrey Show" will end In 2011. 1069 no Freelance journalist Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette and NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin give their take on the latest headlines. This week, the guys discuss former GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's return to the national stage, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to try 9/11 co-conspirators in civilian court and Oprah's big announcement that "The Oprah Winfrey Show" will end In 2011.

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]]> Without Further Ado, Sarah Palin Returns Cultural and political phenomenon Sarah Palin returned to the national spotlight this week to promote her memoir "Going Rogue" and fielded questions about a possible run for the White House in 2012. Host Michel Martin talks with Mary Kate Cary, a columnist with U.S. News and World Report, and Matt Continetti, author of "The Persecution of Sarah Palin: How the Elite Media Tried to Bring Down a Rising Star" about what might be next for the former Alaska governor. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:11:01 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120609997&ft=1&f=1022 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120609997&ft=1&f=1022 Cultural and political phenomenon Sarah Palin returned to the national spotlight this week to promote her memoir "Going Rogue" and fielded questions about a possible run for the White House in 2012. Host Michel Martin talks with Mary Kate Cary, a columnist with U.S. News and World Report, and Matt Continetti, author of "The Persecution of Sarah Palin: How the Elite Media Tried to Bring Down a Rising Star" about what might be next for the former Alaska governor. 1040 no Cultural and political phenomenon Sarah Palin returned to the national spotlight this week to promote her memoir "Going Rogue" and fielded questions about a possible run for the White House in 2012. Host Michel Martin talks with Mary Kate Cary, a columnist with U.S. News and World Report, and Matt Continetti, author of "The Persecution of Sarah Palin: How the Elite Media Tried to Bring Down a Rising Star" about what might be next for the former Alaska governor.

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]]> Judd Apatow On The Alchemy Of 'Funny People' Judd Apatow, known for films like <em>The 40 Year Old Virgin</em> and <em>Knocked Up</em>, was the guiding force behind the comedy <em>Funny People,</em> out now on DVD. The movie focuses on a comedian (Adam Sandler) who reassesses his life after a dire medical diagnosis. Apatow, a former comic himself, talks about why he made the movie &mdash; and what he finds funny. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:53:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120608834&ft=1&f=1022 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120608834&ft=1&f=1022 Judd Apatow, known for films like <em>The 40 Year Old Virgin</em> and <em>Knocked Up</em>, was the guiding force behind the comedy <em>Funny People,</em> out now on DVD. The movie focuses on a comedian (Adam Sandler) who reassesses his life after a dire medical diagnosis. Apatow, a former comic himself, talks about why he made the movie &mdash; and what he finds funny. 2386 no Judd Apatow, known for films like The 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up, was the guiding force behind the comedy Funny People, out now on DVD. The movie focuses on a comedian (Adam Sandler) who reassesses his life after a dire medical diagnosis. Apatow, a former comic himself, talks about why he made the movie — and what he finds funny.

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]]> Go Pink: Stamberg And Reichl Make Cranberry Relish In an NPR tradition, the Friday before Thanksgiving is the time for Susan Stamberg to share her weird-sounding &mdash; but delicious &mdash; recipe for cranberry relish. This year, she's found a real fan: food expert Ruth Reichl. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120545671&ft=1&f=1022 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120545671&ft=1&f=1022 In an NPR tradition, the Friday before Thanksgiving is the time for Susan Stamberg to share her weird-sounding &mdash; but delicious &mdash; recipe for cranberry relish. This year, she's found a real fan: food expert Ruth Reichl. 295 no In an NPR tradition, the Friday before Thanksgiving is the time for Susan Stamberg to share her weird-sounding — but delicious — recipe for cranberry relish. This year, she's found a real fan: food expert Ruth Reichl.

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]]> Computer Glitch, Grounds Flights, Passengers A computer glitch at the Federal Aviation Administration caused widespread flight cancellations and delays, causing air travelers across the nation to revise their plans. The glitch was reminiscent of a software malfunction that delayed flights around the country last year. Matthew Wald, a reporter for <em>The New York Times</em>, says there have been intermittent systemic disruptions for years. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583668&ft=1&f=1022 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583668&ft=1&f=1022 A computer glitch at the Federal Aviation Administration caused widespread flight cancellations and delays, causing air travelers across the nation to revise their plans. The glitch was reminiscent of a software malfunction that delayed flights around the country last year. Matthew Wald, a reporter for <em>The New York Times</em>, says there have been intermittent systemic disruptions for years. 219 no A computer glitch at the Federal Aviation Administration caused widespread flight cancellations and delays, causing air travelers across the nation to revise their plans. The glitch was reminiscent of a software malfunction that delayed flights around the country last year. Matthew Wald, a reporter for The New York Times, says there have been intermittent systemic disruptions for years.

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]]> On Mammogram Recommendation, An Intense Debate Recommendations from an independent panel that most women don't need mammograms in their 40s, and should get one every two years starting at 50 have spurred intense debate. The recommendation is contrary to the American Cancer Society's long-standing position that women should get annual mammograms starting at age 40. Dr. Therese Bevers, medical director of the Cancer Prevention Center at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and Barron Lerner, author of <em>Breast Cancer Wars: Hope, Fear, and the Pursuit of a Cure in Twentieth-Century America</em>, offer their insight. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583674&ft=1&f=1022 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583674&ft=1&f=1022 Recommendations from an independent panel that most women don't need mammograms in their 40s, and should get one every two years starting at 50 have spurred intense debate. The recommendation is contrary to the American Cancer Society's long-standing position that women should get annual mammograms starting at age 40. Dr. Therese Bevers, medical director of the Cancer Prevention Center at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and Barron Lerner, author of <em>Breast Cancer Wars: Hope, Fear, and the Pursuit of a Cure in Twentieth-Century America</em>, offer their insight. 771 no Recommendations from an independent panel that most women don't need mammograms in their 40s, and should get one every two years starting at 50 have spurred intense debate. The recommendation is contrary to the American Cancer Society's long-standing position that women should get annual mammograms starting at age 40. Dr. Therese Bevers, medical director of the Cancer Prevention Center at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and Barron Lerner, author of Breast Cancer Wars: Hope, Fear, and the Pursuit of a Cure in Twentieth-Century America, offer their insight.

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]]> In Howard Co., Md., Public Option Finds Support The Senate version of the health care bill includes a public option, which would let individuals who don't get insurance on the job and small businesses choose a government-sponsored plan. During this year's health care debate, NPR has used Howard County, Md., as its sounding board. Vic Broccolino, president and CEO of Howard County General Hospital, and Mark Applestein, a urologist and president of the hospital's professional staff, offer their take on the public option. Neither sees the public option as a problem. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583688&ft=1&f=1022 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583688&ft=1&f=1022 The Senate version of the health care bill includes a public option, which would let individuals who don't get insurance on the job and small businesses choose a government-sponsored plan. During this year's health care debate, NPR has used Howard County, Md., as its sounding board. Vic Broccolino, president and CEO of Howard County General Hospital, and Mark Applestein, a urologist and president of the hospital's professional staff, offer their take on the public option. Neither sees the public option as a problem. 324 no The Senate version of the health care bill includes a public option, which would let individuals who don't get insurance on the job and small businesses choose a government-sponsored plan. During this year's health care debate, NPR has used Howard County, Md., as its sounding board. Vic Broccolino, president and CEO of Howard County General Hospital, and Mark Applestein, a urologist and president of the hospital's professional staff, offer their take on the public option. Neither sees the public option as a problem.

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]]> An Actor Reads Health Care Bill Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) has proposed reading the 2,074-page Senate health care bill on the floor of the Senate. Floyd King, a veteran actor for the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, performs a dramatic reading of a section of the bill. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583692&ft=1&f=1022 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583692&ft=1&f=1022 Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) has proposed reading the 2,074-page Senate health care bill on the floor of the Senate. Floyd King, a veteran actor for the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, performs a dramatic reading of a section of the bill. 185 no Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) has proposed reading the 2,074-page Senate health care bill on the floor of the Senate. Floyd King, a veteran actor for the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, performs a dramatic reading of a section of the bill.

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]]> Katrina Ruling Could Lead To Class-Action Lawsuit A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was responsible for some of the flooding during Hurricane Katrina, and ordered the government to pay more than $700,000 to five plaintiffs. Mark Schleifstein, a reporter at the <em>New Orleans Times-Picayune</em>, says of the 470,000 people who filed claims, about 100,000 are in the two areas where this lawsuit appears to have set a precedent. They will, he says, be able to go back to the court and ask for the case to be turned into a class action. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583704&ft=1&f=1022 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583704&ft=1&f=1022 A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was responsible for some of the flooding during Hurricane Katrina, and ordered the government to pay more than $700,000 to five plaintiffs. Mark Schleifstein, a reporter at the <em>New Orleans Times-Picayune</em>, says of the 470,000 people who filed claims, about 100,000 are in the two areas where this lawsuit appears to have set a precedent. They will, he says, be able to go back to the court and ask for the case to be turned into a class action. 266 no A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was responsible for some of the flooding during Hurricane Katrina, and ordered the government to pay more than $700,000 to five plaintiffs. Mark Schleifstein, a reporter at the New Orleans Times-Picayune, says of the 470,000 people who filed claims, about 100,000 are in the two areas where this lawsuit appears to have set a precedent. They will, he says, be able to go back to the court and ask for the case to be turned into a class action.

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]]> With Hand Of God, France Edges Ireland In Soccer Call it "The Hand of God&mdash;Part Deux." France advanced Wednesday to the 2010 World Cup Finals thanks to a controversial goal by its star Thierry Henry. Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis discusses the non-call that has entire global soccer community buzzing. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583716&ft=1&f=1022 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583716&ft=1&f=1022 Call it "The Hand of God&mdash;Part Deux." France advanced Wednesday to the 2010 World Cup Finals thanks to a controversial goal by its star Thierry Henry. Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis discusses the non-call that has entire global soccer community buzzing. 270 no Call it "The Hand of God—Part Deux." France advanced Wednesday to the 2010 World Cup Finals thanks to a controversial goal by its star Thierry Henry. Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis discusses the non-call that has entire global soccer community buzzing.

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