NPR People: Anthony Brooks http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100302&ft=1&f=2100302 Brooks' coverage can be heard on NPR News programs including Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Anthony Brooks http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100302&ft=1&f=2100302 yes Detroit's Wealthier Suburbs Feel Economic Pain As the city of Detroit struggles through recession, the collapse of its auto industry and a loss of population, its wealthier suburbs are also hurting. Historically, Detroit and its suburbs have been divided around issues of race and class, but these days, hard times are prompting renewed talk of regional cooperation. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112622679&ft=1&f=2100302 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112622679&ft=1&f=2100302 As the city of Detroit struggles through recession, the collapse of its auto industry and a loss of population, its wealthier suburbs are also hurting. Historically, Detroit and its suburbs have been divided around issues of race and class, but these days, hard times are prompting renewed talk of regional cooperation. 329 no As the city of Detroit struggles through recession, the collapse of its auto industry and a loss of population, its wealthier suburbs are also hurting. Historically, Detroit and its suburbs have been divided around issues of race and class, but these days, hard times are prompting renewed talk of regional cooperation.

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]]> Despite Tough Times, Some See Opportunity In Detroit The exodus out of Detroit is staggering. At its peak, the city was home to 2 million. Today, the population is less than 900,000 and dropping. But a hearty group of artists, risk-takers and city explorers has launched an urban renaissance. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111785752&ft=1&f=2100302 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111785752&ft=1&f=2100302 The exodus out of Detroit is staggering. At its peak, the city was home to 2 million. Today, the population is less than 900,000 and dropping. But a hearty group of artists, risk-takers and city explorers has launched an urban renaissance. 467 no The exodus out of Detroit is staggering. At its peak, the city was home to 2 million. Today, the population is less than 900,000 and dropping. But a hearty group of artists, risk-takers and city explorers has launched an urban renaissance.

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]]> Flint, Mich.: Growing Stronger By Growing Smaller? As Rust Belt cities empty out, some locals want to shrink the cities to help save them, replacing abandoned houses and vacant lots with green spaces. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106492824&ft=1&f=2100302 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106492824&ft=1&f=2100302 As Rust Belt cities empty out, some locals want to shrink the cities to help save them, replacing abandoned houses and vacant lots with green spaces. 466 no As Rust Belt cities empty out, some locals want to shrink the cities to help save them, replacing abandoned houses and vacant lots with green spaces.

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]]> Business Schools Mull Over Blame In Financial Crisis American business schools trained many of the people who had their hands on the tiller when the nation's economic ship ran aground. Now, some of those in leadership positions at top schools are asking themselves what degree of responsibility they bear. Sun, 17 May 2009 00:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103719186&ft=1&f=2100302 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103719186&ft=1&f=2100302 American business schools trained many of the people who had their hands on the tiller when the nation's economic ship ran aground. Now, some of those in leadership positions at top schools are asking themselves what degree of responsibility they bear. 434 no American business schools trained many of the people who had their hands on the tiller when the nation's economic ship ran aground. Now, some of those in leadership positions at top schools are asking themselves what degree of responsibility they bear.

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]]> Is The Workplace The New Babies R Us? Parents with newborns often face a stressful situation when it comes to work. For new mothers in particular, returning to work can mean a wrenching decision to leave a new baby in day care or with friends or family. A small but growing number of companies are allowing — even encouraging — parents to bring their babies to work. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102774224&ft=1&f=2100302 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102774224&ft=1&f=2100302 Parents with newborns often face a stressful situation when it comes to work. For new mothers in particular, returning to work can mean a wrenching decision to leave a new baby in day care or with friends or family. A small but growing number of companies are allowing — even encouraging — parents to bring their babies to work. 300 no Parents with newborns often face a stressful situation when it comes to work. For new mothers in particular, returning to work can mean a wrenching decision to leave a new baby in day care or with friends or family. A small but growing number of companies are allowing — even encouraging — parents to bring their babies to work.

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]]> Mostly Female Crowds Make 'Sex and the City' No. 1 <em>Sex and the City</em> took in more than $55 million last weekend &mdash; almost twice what Warner Brothers had hoped for the film based on the HBO series. At a Washington, D.C., movie theater, a mostly young, female audience was gushing over the movie's high fashion, stylish cocktails and frank talk about men and sex. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:23:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91054752&ft=1&f=2100302 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91054752&ft=1&f=2100302 <em>Sex and the City</em> took in more than $55 million last weekend &mdash; almost twice what Warner Brothers had hoped for the film based on the HBO series. At a Washington, D.C., movie theater, a mostly young, female audience was gushing over the movie's high fashion, stylish cocktails and frank talk about men and sex. 0 no Sex and the City took in more than $55 million last weekend — almost twice what Warner Brothers had hoped for the film based on the HBO series. At a Washington, D.C., movie theater, a mostly young, female audience was gushing over the movie's high fashion, stylish cocktails and frank talk about men and sex.

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]]> Anti-China Protest Becomes Violent in Tibet Tibet's capital of Lhasa was in chaos on Friday after ethnic Tibetans erupted in violent protest against Chinese rule. Protesters burned cars and buses, threw rocks at store windows and cried out for independence from China. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88236362&ft=1&f=2100302 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88236362&ft=1&f=2100302 Tibet's capital of Lhasa was in chaos on Friday after ethnic Tibetans erupted in violent protest against Chinese rule. Protesters burned cars and buses, threw rocks at store windows and cried out for independence from China. 0 no Tibet's capital of Lhasa was in chaos on Friday after ethnic Tibetans erupted in violent protest against Chinese rule. Protesters burned cars and buses, threw rocks at store windows and cried out for independence from China.

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]]> Cities Seek Help with Foreclosed Homes Cities around the nation are grappling with an increase in home foreclosures. Local governments often foot the bill for basic upkeep of the empty homes. In Boston and other cities, officials are trying to get mortgage companies and banks to carry more of the burden. Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:14:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=87843461&ft=1&f=2100302 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=87843461&ft=1&f=2100302 Cities around the nation are grappling with an increase in home foreclosures. Local governments often foot the bill for basic upkeep of the empty homes. In Boston and other cities, officials are trying to get mortgage companies and banks to carry more of the burden. 0 no Cities around the nation are grappling with an increase in home foreclosures. Local governments often foot the bill for basic upkeep of the empty homes. In Boston and other cities, officials are trying to get mortgage companies and banks to carry more of the burden.

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]]> If It Feels Like a Recession ... A slumping housing market, sluggish retail sales, sagging consumer confidence suggest the economy could be heading into a recession. While it may already feel like a recession to millions of Americans, by the time we know for sure, the recession may already be over. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:16:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19096610&ft=1&f=2100302 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19096610&ft=1&f=2100302 A slumping housing market, sluggish retail sales, sagging consumer confidence suggest the economy could be heading into a recession. While it may already feel like a recession to millions of Americans, by the time we know for sure, the recession may already be over. 0 no A slumping housing market, sluggish retail sales, sagging consumer confidence suggest the economy could be heading into a recession. While it may already feel like a recession to millions of Americans, by the time we know for sure, the recession may already be over.

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]]> Toyota Trims GM's Lead in Vehicle Sales General Motors is still the world's No. 1 automaker, but only barely. Toyota is now just 3,000 vehicles behind. The two companies have been fighting a long battle for the top spot in global sales. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18368577&ft=1&f=2100302 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18368577&ft=1&f=2100302 General Motors is still the world's No. 1 automaker, but only barely. Toyota is now just 3,000 vehicles behind. The two companies have been fighting a long battle for the top spot in global sales. 0 no General Motors is still the world's No. 1 automaker, but only barely. Toyota is now just 3,000 vehicles behind. The two companies have been fighting a long battle for the top spot in global sales.

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]]> Chinese Automakers Face Hurdles in U.S. Market It will be a few years before Chinese cars are selling in U.S. showrooms, but their presence at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit is creating quite a stir. Five Chinese auto-makers are represented, sending a clear signal that China is setting its sights on the lucrative American market. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:38:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18157710&ft=1&f=2100302 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18157710&ft=1&f=2100302 It will be a few years before Chinese cars are selling in U.S. showrooms, but their presence at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit is creating quite a stir. Five Chinese auto-makers are represented, sending a clear signal that China is setting its sights on the lucrative American market. 0 no It will be a few years before Chinese cars are selling in U.S. showrooms, but their presence at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit is creating quite a stir. Five Chinese auto-makers are represented, sending a clear signal that China is setting its sights on the lucrative American market.

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]]> Glitz, Spectacle and New Cars on Display in Detroit Car makers are eager to create buzz for new vehicles at the North American International Auto Show, which is under way in Detroit. The highlight of the show is the grandiose, product unveiling &mdash; something for which the auto show is famous. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:28:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18079768&ft=1&f=2100302 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18079768&ft=1&f=2100302 Car makers are eager to create buzz for new vehicles at the North American International Auto Show, which is under way in Detroit. The highlight of the show is the grandiose, product unveiling &mdash; something for which the auto show is famous. 0 no Car makers are eager to create buzz for new vehicles at the North American International Auto Show, which is under way in Detroit. The highlight of the show is the grandiose, product unveiling — something for which the auto show is famous.

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]]> Green Theme for Auto Show, But Trucks Touted Too The North American International Auto Show opened to the media on Sunday in Detroit. With oil hovering around $100 a barrel, the theme this year is decidedly green, but U.S. automakers are continuing to trumpet their big, powerful trucks. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:07:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18060889&ft=1&f=2100302 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18060889&ft=1&f=2100302 The North American International Auto Show opened to the media on Sunday in Detroit. With oil hovering around $100 a barrel, the theme this year is decidedly green, but U.S. automakers are continuing to trumpet their big, powerful trucks. 0 no The North American International Auto Show opened to the media on Sunday in Detroit. With oil hovering around $100 a barrel, the theme this year is decidedly green, but U.S. automakers are continuing to trumpet their big, powerful trucks.

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]]> Green Cars in Spotlight at Detroit Auto Show The North American International Auto Show opens this week in Detroit, following a bruising year for American car companies, which lost billions of dollars. U.S. car makers are hoping that a new commitment to green technology will help move them toward recovery. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18056093&ft=1&f=2100302 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18056093&ft=1&f=2100302 The North American International Auto Show opens this week in Detroit, following a bruising year for American car companies, which lost billions of dollars. U.S. car makers are hoping that a new commitment to green technology will help move them toward recovery. 0 no The North American International Auto Show opens this week in Detroit, following a bruising year for American car companies, which lost billions of dollars. U.S. car makers are hoping that a new commitment to green technology will help move them toward recovery.

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]]> Arduous $15 Billion Big Dig Completed The most expensive public works project in the history of the United States is coming to an end. The project, estimated at $2.6 billion ended up costing more than six times that. We look back on what went wrong and right. Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:28:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17709264&ft=1&f=2100302 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17709264&ft=1&f=2100302 The most expensive public works project in the history of the United States is coming to an end. The project, estimated at $2.6 billion ended up costing more than six times that. We look back on what went wrong and right. 0 no The most expensive public works project in the history of the United States is coming to an end. The project, estimated at $2.6 billion ended up costing more than six times that. We look back on what went wrong and right.

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