NPR People: Liane Hansen http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100620&ft=1&f=2100620 Liane Hansen has been the host of NPR's award-winning Weekend Edition Sunday for more than 18 years. She brings to her position an extensive background in broadcast journalism, including work as a radio producer, reporter, and on-air host at both the local and national level. The program has covered such breaking news stories as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the capture of Saddam Hussein, the deaths of Princess Diana and John F. Kennedy, Jr., and the Columbia shuttle tragedy. In 2004, Liane was granted an exclusive interview with former weapons inspector David Kay prior to his report on the search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. The show also won the James Beard award for best radio program on food for a report on SPAM. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:38:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Liane Hansen http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100620&ft=1&f=2100620 yes In Michigan's U.P., Visitors Welcome, Just Don't Stay Folks from Michigan's Upper Peninsula — or "Yoopers," as they call themselves — want you to know how lucky they are to live in such a beautiful place, how hard it is to do that, how their jokes about themselves are funnier than anything you've heard — and why you shouldn't move there. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113216252&ft=1&f=2100620 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113216252&ft=1&f=2100620 Folks from Michigan's Upper Peninsula — or "Yoopers," as they call themselves — want you to know how lucky they are to live in such a beautiful place, how hard it is to do that, how their jokes about themselves are funnier than anything you've heard — and why you shouldn't move there. 309 no Folks from Michigan's Upper Peninsula — or "Yoopers," as they call themselves — want you to know how lucky they are to live in such a beautiful place, how hard it is to do that, how their jokes about themselves are funnier than anything you've heard — and why you shouldn't move there.

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]]> Pasties: The Meaty Center Of 'Yooper' Food The meat turnovers were brought to Michigan's Upper Peninsula by immigrant miners from Cornwall, England. "Yoopers" — the local population — are very opinionated about them. A pasty isn't just a meal — it's a heritage. Here's the recipe, too. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113207915&ft=1&f=2100620 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113207915&ft=1&f=2100620 The meat turnovers were brought to Michigan's Upper Peninsula by immigrant miners from Cornwall, England. "Yoopers" — the local population — are very opinionated about them. A pasty isn't just a meal — it's a heritage. Here's the recipe, too. 180 no The meat turnovers were brought to Michigan's Upper Peninsula by immigrant miners from Cornwall, England. "Yoopers" — the local population — are very opinionated about them. A pasty isn't just a meal — it's a heritage. Here's the recipe, too.

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]]> Often Left Out, U.P. Ducks Michigan's Worst Woes If there's a Michigan map in your mind, it probably looks like a mitten. The Upper Peninsula — separated from the rest of the state by the Great Lakes — often gets left off the map entirely. While that can be irksome, the remote nature of Michigan's northern section can also insulate it from the rest of the state's economic distress. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113225148&ft=1&f=2100620 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113225148&ft=1&f=2100620 If there's a Michigan map in your mind, it probably looks like a mitten. The Upper Peninsula — separated from the rest of the state by the Great Lakes — often gets left off the map entirely. While that can be irksome, the remote nature of Michigan's northern section can also insulate it from the rest of the state's economic distress. 388 no If there's a Michigan map in your mind, it probably looks like a mitten. The Upper Peninsula — separated from the rest of the state by the Great Lakes — often gets left off the map entirely. While that can be irksome, the remote nature of Michigan's northern section can also insulate it from the rest of the state's economic distress.

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]]> Raul Malo Turns Out 'Lucky One' Host Liane Hansen talks to Raul Malo, the Grammy-winning performer and former leader of the country-rock band The Mavericks. He performs a few songs from his new album, <em>Lucky One</em>. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111706726&ft=1&f=2100620 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111706726&ft=1&f=2100620 Host Liane Hansen talks to Raul Malo, the Grammy-winning performer and former leader of the country-rock band The Mavericks. He performs a few songs from his new album, <em>Lucky One</em>. 822 no Host Liane Hansen talks to Raul Malo, the Grammy-winning performer and former leader of the country-rock band The Mavericks. He performs a few songs from his new album, Lucky One.

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]]> 'Apologize, Apologize!': A Rollicking Family Affair Although the family in <em>Apologize, Apologize</em> may seem extreme, author Elizabeth Kelly says they are just "hyper-functional." Amidst the egos, eccentricities and a menagerie of intelligent animals is a quiet story of one boy's coming-of-age. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:16:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102356008&ft=1&f=2100620 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102356008&ft=1&f=2100620 Although the family in <em>Apologize, Apologize</em> may seem extreme, author Elizabeth Kelly says they are just "hyper-functional." Amidst the egos, eccentricities and a menagerie of intelligent animals is a quiet story of one boy's coming-of-age. 463 no Although the family in Apologize, Apologize may seem extreme, author Elizabeth Kelly says they are just "hyper-functional." Amidst the egos, eccentricities and a menagerie of intelligent animals is a quiet story of one boy's coming-of-age.

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]]> Natasha Richardson, Betsy Blair Remembered Tony Award-winning actress Natasha Richardson died this week at the age of 45 after an accident at a Canadian ski resort. Another actress died this week &mdash; a woman whose career was also cut short. Sat, 21 Mar 2009 09:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102205773&ft=1&f=2100620 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102205773&ft=1&f=2100620 Tony Award-winning actress Natasha Richardson died this week at the age of 45 after an accident at a Canadian ski resort. Another actress died this week &mdash; a woman whose career was also cut short. 191 no Tony Award-winning actress Natasha Richardson died this week at the age of 45 after an accident at a Canadian ski resort. Another actress died this week — a woman whose career was also cut short.

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]]> Shemekia Copeland: The Joy Of Singing Blues Copeland knows the blues, but maintains that singing it doesn't have to be sad. Some of the songs on her new album, <em>Never Going Back</em>, touch on hardship and loss. But she focuses on empowerment instead of wallowing in defeat. Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:14:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100940791&ft=1&f=2100620 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100940791&ft=1&f=2100620 Copeland knows the blues, but maintains that singing it doesn't have to be sad. Some of the songs on her new album, <em>Never Going Back</em>, touch on hardship and loss. But she focuses on empowerment instead of wallowing in defeat. 604 no Copeland knows the blues, but maintains that singing it doesn't have to be sad. Some of the songs on her new album, Never Going Back, touch on hardship and loss. But she focuses on empowerment instead of wallowing in defeat.

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]]> How Ellington Took 'The A Train' "Take the A Train," the signature tune of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, was recorded on this day in 1941. Host Liane Hansen looks at the story behind the song. Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100731586&ft=1&f=2100620 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100731586&ft=1&f=2100620 "Take the A Train," the signature tune of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, was recorded on this day in 1941. Host Liane Hansen looks at the story behind the song. 0 no "Take the A Train," the signature tune of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, was recorded on this day in 1941. Host Liane Hansen looks at the story behind the song.

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]]> Students Reconcile Darwin's Theories With Faith The state of Kansas has been publicly wrestling with how or whether to teach Darwin's theory of evolution in the public schools. At the University of Kansas, some students are studying biological sciences despite devout Christian faith and a strong belief in the biblical story of creation. They face internal struggles similar to the ones Darwin himself must have felt as he wrestled with his scientific theories about evolution. Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:19:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100731580&ft=1&f=2100620 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100731580&ft=1&f=2100620 The state of Kansas has been publicly wrestling with how or whether to teach Darwin's theory of evolution in the public schools. At the University of Kansas, some students are studying biological sciences despite devout Christian faith and a strong belief in the biblical story of creation. They face internal struggles similar to the ones Darwin himself must have felt as he wrestled with his scientific theories about evolution. 0 no The state of Kansas has been publicly wrestling with how or whether to teach Darwin's theory of evolution in the public schools. At the University of Kansas, some students are studying biological sciences despite devout Christian faith and a strong belief in the biblical story of creation. They face internal struggles similar to the ones Darwin himself must have felt as he wrestled with his scientific theories about evolution.

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]]> Howard University Band Bound For Inauguration Howard University's Showtime Marching Band will be one of six outfits from historically black colleges and universities playing in the inaugural parade for Barack Obama. It is the first time the Washington, D.C., band will perform at an inauguration. Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:35:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99467288&ft=1&f=2100620 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99467288&ft=1&f=2100620 Howard University's Showtime Marching Band will be one of six outfits from historically black colleges and universities playing in the inaugural parade for Barack Obama. It is the first time the Washington, D.C., band will perform at an inauguration. 0 no Howard University's Showtime Marching Band will be one of six outfits from historically black colleges and universities playing in the inaugural parade for Barack Obama. It is the first time the Washington, D.C., band will perform at an inauguration.

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]]> Obama's Name Is My Name, Too During the presidential campaign, President-elect Barack Obama wasn't the only person hearing jokes about his name. The privilege and curse of sharing a famous name. Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:12:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98766618&ft=1&f=2100620 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98766618&ft=1&f=2100620 During the presidential campaign, President-elect Barack Obama wasn't the only person hearing jokes about his name. The privilege and curse of sharing a famous name. 0 no During the presidential campaign, President-elect Barack Obama wasn't the only person hearing jokes about his name. The privilege and curse of sharing a famous name.

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]]> Injured Veteran Reunites With Bomb Dog And Medic Jamie Mangan suffered catastrophic injuries when her Humvee ran over an IED near Kirkuk, Iraq. She still suffers from the effects of brain injuries, but she gets support from Rex, the bomb-sniffing German Shepard she thought had died in the blast, and from her husband, the medic who saved Jamie's life. Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:24:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98189772&ft=1&f=2100620 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98189772&ft=1&f=2100620 Jamie Mangan suffered catastrophic injuries when her Humvee ran over an IED near Kirkuk, Iraq. She still suffers from the effects of brain injuries, but she gets support from Rex, the bomb-sniffing German Shepard she thought had died in the blast, and from her husband, the medic who saved Jamie's life. 0 no Jamie Mangan suffered catastrophic injuries when her Humvee ran over an IED near Kirkuk, Iraq. She still suffers from the effects of brain injuries, but she gets support from Rex, the bomb-sniffing German Shepard she thought had died in the blast, and from her husband, the medic who saved Jamie's life.

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]]> What's Up With The Multimedia On Weekend Edition? If you are a long-time listener, then you've probably noticed that we are producing more interactive multimedia features on <em>Weekend Edition</em>. The addition of blogs, vlogs and Tweets gives us more ways to connect with you. Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:26:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97920811&ft=1&f=2100620 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97920811&ft=1&f=2100620 If you are a long-time listener, then you've probably noticed that we are producing more interactive multimedia features on <em>Weekend Edition</em>. The addition of blogs, vlogs and Tweets gives us more ways to connect with you. 0 no If you are a long-time listener, then you've probably noticed that we are producing more interactive multimedia features on Weekend Edition. The addition of blogs, vlogs and Tweets gives us more ways to connect with you.

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]]> A Civil Rights March To Inauguration Day Begins Between now and the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, we'll be exploring the civil rights milestones that marked the path to the White House. Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:02:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97920802&ft=1&f=2100620 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97920802&ft=1&f=2100620 Between now and the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, we'll be exploring the civil rights milestones that marked the path to the White House. 0 no Between now and the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, we'll be exploring the civil rights milestones that marked the path to the White House.

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]]> Congress, White House Negotiate Auto Bailout Congressional aides are busy working out the details of a bailout package for the nation's big three automakers. The package is less than half of the $34 billion that Ford, GM and Chrysler had asked for. Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:15:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97920783&ft=1&f=2100620 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97920783&ft=1&f=2100620 Congressional aides are busy working out the details of a bailout package for the nation's big three automakers. The package is less than half of the $34 billion that Ford, GM and Chrysler had asked for. 0 no Congressional aides are busy working out the details of a bailout package for the nation's big three automakers. The package is less than half of the $34 billion that Ford, GM and Chrysler had asked for.

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