NPR People: Andy Bowers http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100268&ft=1&f=2100268 Andy Bowers oversees Slate?s collaboration with NPR?s daytime news magazine, Day to Day. He helps produce the work of Slate?s writers for radio, and can also be heard on the program. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 19 Jan 2007 13:06:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Andy Bowers http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100268&ft=1&f=2100268 yes 'Slate' Explainer: Figures on Missing Children Many news accounts covering the Missouri kidnapping case claim that more than 800,000 are missing in the United States. The figures are fairly reliable, but often misinterpreted. Fri, 19 Jan 2007 13:06:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6921025&ft=1&f=2100268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6921025&ft=1&f=2100268 Many news accounts covering the Missouri kidnapping case claim that more than 800,000 are missing in the United States. The figures are fairly reliable, but often misinterpreted. 0 no Many news accounts covering the Missouri kidnapping case claim that more than 800,000 are missing in the United States. The figures are fairly reliable, but often misinterpreted.

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]]> Explainer: Why Cruise Ships Harbor Viruses Reports of virus outbreaks on cruise ships have increased in recent years. Why are cruise ships a breeding ground for these viruses? Andy Bowers of the online magazine Slate offers this "explainer." Tue, 05 Dec 2006 13:29:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6581487&ft=1&f=2100268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6581487&ft=1&f=2100268 Reports of virus outbreaks on cruise ships have increased in recent years. Why are cruise ships a breeding ground for these viruses? Andy Bowers of the online magazine Slate offers this "explainer." 0 no Reports of virus outbreaks on cruise ships have increased in recent years. Why are cruise ships a breeding ground for these viruses? Andy Bowers of the online magazine Slate offers this "explainer."

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]]> The Truth About British Spies Fictional British spies like James Bond are agents of the British National Intelligence Service. But do real British secret agents really have a license to kill? Andy Bowers of the online magazine Slate offers this "explainer." Mon, 20 Nov 2006 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6513614&ft=1&f=2100268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6513614&ft=1&f=2100268 Fictional British spies like James Bond are agents of the British National Intelligence Service. But do real British secret agents really have a license to kill? Andy Bowers of the online magazine Slate offers this "explainer." 0 no Fictional British spies like James Bond are agents of the British National Intelligence Service. But do real British secret agents really have a license to kill? Andy Bowers of the online magazine Slate offers this "explainer."

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]]> Slate's Explainer: Are Weekend Polls Skewed? Polls from the past weekend point to a Democratic advantage on Election Day. But some Republicans reject the results because they say weekend polls skew toward Democrats. Andy Bowers of the online magazine <em>Slate</em> explains the logic behind this claim. Mon, 06 Nov 2006 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6443108&ft=1&f=2100268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6443108&ft=1&f=2100268 Polls from the past weekend point to a Democratic advantage on Election Day. But some Republicans reject the results because they say weekend polls skew toward Democrats. Andy Bowers of the online magazine <em>Slate</em> explains the logic behind this claim. 0 no Polls from the past weekend point to a Democratic advantage on Election Day. But some Republicans reject the results because they say weekend polls skew toward Democrats. Andy Bowers of the online magazine Slate explains the logic behind this claim.

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]]> Sen. Lieberman's Future Democratic Relations Longtime Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman switched his party affiliation from Democrat to independent after he lost the Democratic primary in August. Which leads to the question: Will Lieberman be welcomed back by Democrats in the Senate if gets re-elected? Mon, 30 Oct 2006 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6405983&ft=1&f=2100268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6405983&ft=1&f=2100268 Longtime Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman switched his party affiliation from Democrat to independent after he lost the Democratic primary in August. Which leads to the question: Will Lieberman be welcomed back by Democrats in the Senate if gets re-elected? 0 no Longtime Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman switched his party affiliation from Democrat to independent after he lost the Democratic primary in August. Which leads to the question: Will Lieberman be welcomed back by Democrats in the Senate if gets re-elected?

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]]> North Korea's Confusing Brand of English English speakers might be justified for their confusion over the wording of North Korean reports of its alleged underground test of a nuclear device. <em>Slate</em> senior editor Andy Bowers explains the roots of the fractured English spoken in North Korea. Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6231074&ft=1&f=2100268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6231074&ft=1&f=2100268 English speakers might be justified for their confusion over the wording of North Korean reports of its alleged underground test of a nuclear device. <em>Slate</em> senior editor Andy Bowers explains the roots of the fractured English spoken in North Korea. 0 no English speakers might be justified for their confusion over the wording of North Korean reports of its alleged underground test of a nuclear device. Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explains the roots of the fractured English spoken in North Korea.

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]]> 'Allhu Akbar': When to Say It, and Why The four men who attacked the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday reportedly cried out "allahu akbar!" -- which translates to "God is great" -- during their assault on the embassy's main gate. Three men were shot and killed and the fourth died later. Wed, 13 Sep 2006 16:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6067985&ft=1&f=2100268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6067985&ft=1&f=2100268 The four men who attacked the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday reportedly cried out "allahu akbar!" -- which translates to "God is great" -- during their assault on the embassy's main gate. Three men were shot and killed and the fourth died later. 0 no The four men who attacked the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday reportedly cried out "allahu akbar!" -- which translates to "God is great" -- during their assault on the embassy's main gate. Three men were shot and killed and the fourth died later.

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]]> Who Would Make a False Confession? Statements by a former school teacher concerning the death of JonBenet Ramsey have not settled the case, but instead have raised serious doubts about the man's confession. Some observers now think John Mark Karr may have fabricated his story. But why would anyone admit to a crime they didn't commit? Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5670354&ft=1&f=2100268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5670354&ft=1&f=2100268 Statements by a former school teacher concerning the death of JonBenet Ramsey have not settled the case, but instead have raised serious doubts about the man's confession. Some observers now think John Mark Karr may have fabricated his story. But why would anyone admit to a crime they didn't commit? 0 no Statements by a former school teacher concerning the death of JonBenet Ramsey have not settled the case, but instead have raised serious doubts about the man's confession. Some observers now think John Mark Karr may have fabricated his story. But why would anyone admit to a crime they didn't commit?

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]]> Law Enforcement vs. Church 'Sanctuary' <em>Slate</em> senior editor Andy Bowers explains whether church claims of "sanctuary" from law enforcement are recognized under law. An illegal immigrant has taken refuge in a Chicago-area church in hopes of avoiding deportation. Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5663817&ft=1&f=2100268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5663817&ft=1&f=2100268 <em>Slate</em> senior editor Andy Bowers explains whether church claims of "sanctuary" from law enforcement are recognized under law. An illegal immigrant has taken refuge in a Chicago-area church in hopes of avoiding deportation. 0 no Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explains whether church claims of "sanctuary" from law enforcement are recognized under law. An illegal immigrant has taken refuge in a Chicago-area church in hopes of avoiding deportation.

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]]> Blood Alcohol and Gibson's Impaired Judgment Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson issued a statement asking the Jewish community to help him battle his problems with alcohol. The statement comes days after his arrest for drunken driving, when he reportedly launched into an anti-Semitic tirade in front of deputies. <em>Slate</em> senior editor Andy Bowers explores how Gibson's blood-alcohol level at the time of his arrest might have affected his judgment. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 13:48:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5597649&ft=1&f=2100268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5597649&ft=1&f=2100268 Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson issued a statement asking the Jewish community to help him battle his problems with alcohol. The statement comes days after his arrest for drunken driving, when he reportedly launched into an anti-Semitic tirade in front of deputies. <em>Slate</em> senior editor Andy Bowers explores how Gibson's blood-alcohol level at the time of his arrest might have affected his judgment. 0 no Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson issued a statement asking the Jewish community to help him battle his problems with alcohol. The statement comes days after his arrest for drunken driving, when he reportedly launched into an anti-Semitic tirade in front of deputies. Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explores how Gibson's blood-alcohol level at the time of his arrest might have affected his judgment.

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]]> The Best Way to Drop Propaganda Leaflets Israeli planes are dropping leaflets onto Beirut bearing anti-Hezbollah messages and warning residents to avoid Hezbollah facilities or gathering places, for their own safety. <em>Slate</em> senior editor Andy Bowers discusses whether the best way to use propaganda. Wed, 19 Jul 2006 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5567863&ft=1&f=2100268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5567863&ft=1&f=2100268 Israeli planes are dropping leaflets onto Beirut bearing anti-Hezbollah messages and warning residents to avoid Hezbollah facilities or gathering places, for their own safety. <em>Slate</em> senior editor Andy Bowers discusses whether the best way to use propaganda. 0 no Israeli planes are dropping leaflets onto Beirut bearing anti-Hezbollah messages and warning residents to avoid Hezbollah facilities or gathering places, for their own safety. Slate senior editor Andy Bowers discusses whether the best way to use propaganda.

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]]> Why Are We Calling It Mumbai? India's financial capital used to be called Bombay. Now it's Mumbai. We get an explanation of the reasons behind the name change -- which not all media organizations have adopted -- from Andy Bowers of the online magazine <em>Slate</em>. Thu, 13 Jul 2006 17:52:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5554998&ft=1&f=2100268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5554998&ft=1&f=2100268 India's financial capital used to be called Bombay. Now it's Mumbai. We get an explanation of the reasons behind the name change -- which not all media organizations have adopted -- from Andy Bowers of the online magazine <em>Slate</em>. 0 no India's financial capital used to be called Bombay. Now it's Mumbai. We get an explanation of the reasons behind the name change -- which not all media organizations have adopted -- from Andy Bowers of the online magazine Slate.

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]]> Ken Lay, Stress and Heart Attacks Ken Lay, founder and former chairman of Enron, died Wednesday of a heart attack. His death comes two months after he was convicted of conspiracy and fraud. <em>Slate</em> senior editor Andy Bowers explains the link between mental stress and heart attacks. Thu, 06 Jul 2006 16:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5538248&ft=1&f=2100268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5538248&ft=1&f=2100268 Ken Lay, founder and former chairman of Enron, died Wednesday of a heart attack. His death comes two months after he was convicted of conspiracy and fraud. <em>Slate</em> senior editor Andy Bowers explains the link between mental stress and heart attacks. 0 no Ken Lay, founder and former chairman of Enron, died Wednesday of a heart attack. His death comes two months after he was convicted of conspiracy and fraud. Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explains the link between mental stress and heart attacks.

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]]> Slate's Explainer: Long Verdicts in Russian Courts Defendants on trial for the deaths of 300 people in the deadly Russian school siege at Beslan started hearing their verdict last Tuesday -- court officials are <em>still</em> reading it, almost a week later. <em>Slate</em> senior editor Andy Bowers explains why it takes so long for a verdict to be read in Russian court. Mon, 22 May 2006 14:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5422556&ft=1&f=2100268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5422556&ft=1&f=2100268 Defendants on trial for the deaths of 300 people in the deadly Russian school siege at Beslan started hearing their verdict last Tuesday -- court officials are <em>still</em> reading it, almost a week later. <em>Slate</em> senior editor Andy Bowers explains why it takes so long for a verdict to be read in Russian court. 0 no Defendants on trial for the deaths of 300 people in the deadly Russian school siege at Beslan started hearing their verdict last Tuesday -- court officials are still reading it, almost a week later. Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explains why it takes so long for a verdict to be read in Russian court.

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]]> Slate's Explainer: Concerts Sold Out in Minutes? Fans of Madonna, Radiohead and Bruce Springsteen sometimes find that getting tickets for upcoming concerts a little frustrating. Often, within hours -- or even minutes -- of tickets going sale, breathless reports indicate the shows have already sold out. But can concerts <em>really</em> sell out in 10 minutes? <em>Slate</em> senior editor Andy Bowers explains. Mon, 15 May 2006 15:54:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5405413&ft=1&f=2100268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5405413&ft=1&f=2100268 Fans of Madonna, Radiohead and Bruce Springsteen sometimes find that getting tickets for upcoming concerts a little frustrating. Often, within hours -- or even minutes -- of tickets going sale, breathless reports indicate the shows have already sold out. But can concerts <em>really</em> sell out in 10 minutes? <em>Slate</em> senior editor Andy Bowers explains. 0 no Fans of Madonna, Radiohead and Bruce Springsteen sometimes find that getting tickets for upcoming concerts a little frustrating. Often, within hours -- or even minutes -- of tickets going sale, breathless reports indicate the shows have already sold out. But can concerts really sell out in 10 minutes? Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explains.

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