NPR People: Jennifer Ludden http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100815&ft=1&f=2100815 Jennifer Ludden is a Washington-based correspondent covering the Justice Department, immigration, and immigrant issues. Her pieces can be heard on all NPR News programs, including All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and Weekend Edition. Currently Ludden is filling in as host of Weekend All Things Considered. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Jennifer Ludden http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100815&ft=1&f=2100815 yes Chef Cooks Up Soulful Thanksgiving ... Vegan Style The turkey is the unofficial symbol of Thanksgiving, but don't tell that to eco-chef Bryant Terry. He's the author of <em>The Vegan Soul Kitchen</em>. Terry shares tried and true holiday recipes with a vegetarian twist. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120816487&ft=1&f=2100815 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120816487&ft=1&f=2100815 The turkey is the unofficial symbol of Thanksgiving, but don't tell that to eco-chef Bryant Terry. He's the author of <em>The Vegan Soul Kitchen</em>. Terry shares tried and true holiday recipes with a vegetarian twist. no The turkey is the unofficial symbol of Thanksgiving, but don't tell that to eco-chef Bryant Terry. He's the author of The Vegan Soul Kitchen. Terry shares tried and true holiday recipes with a vegetarian twist.

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]]> Recession Drives Women Into Role Of Breadwinner More and more women have had to become their family's primary source of income. But women still don't make as much money as men. When a woman becomes the breadwinner, her family must survive on less than half of their previous income. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120146408&ft=1&f=2100815 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120146408&ft=1&f=2100815 More and more women have had to become their family's primary source of income. But women still don't make as much money as men. When a woman becomes the breadwinner, her family must survive on less than half of their previous income. 226 no More and more women have had to become their family's primary source of income. But women still don't make as much money as men. When a woman becomes the breadwinner, her family must survive on less than half of their previous income.

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]]> Need An Interpreter? Just Pick Up The Phone Hospitals have long been able to pick up the phone and talk to a language interpreter to help them communicate with patients. The use of such over-the-phone interpretation may be spreading. The pharmacy chain Rite Aid plans to offer such services in all of its stores nationwide. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113276566&ft=1&f=2100815 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113276566&ft=1&f=2100815 Hospitals have long been able to pick up the phone and talk to a language interpreter to help them communicate with patients. The use of such over-the-phone interpretation may be spreading. The pharmacy chain Rite Aid plans to offer such services in all of its stores nationwide. 183 no Hospitals have long been able to pick up the phone and talk to a language interpreter to help them communicate with patients. The use of such over-the-phone interpretation may be spreading. The pharmacy chain Rite Aid plans to offer such services in all of its stores nationwide.

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]]> Fire Up The Grill, But Don't Forget The Vinyl Some celebrate Labor Day as a formal end of summer. But before colder days arrive, NPR arts producer Felix Contreras shares the perfect music tunes for a farewell summer barbecue. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112617518&ft=1&f=2100815 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112617518&ft=1&f=2100815 Some celebrate Labor Day as a formal end of summer. But before colder days arrive, NPR arts producer Felix Contreras shares the perfect music tunes for a farewell summer barbecue. 382 no Some celebrate Labor Day as a formal end of summer. But before colder days arrive, NPR arts producer Felix Contreras shares the perfect music tunes for a farewell summer barbecue.

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]]> Baby Boomer Drug Abuse Resonates With Listeners A recent report showing that a growing number of baby boomers struggle with addiction prompted listeners to respond with their own stories of how substance abuse has affected their lives. Also, hear why one listener says some gay men should blame themselves for why straight women see them as the perfect tag-along accessory. Guest host Jennifer Ludden and digital media producer Lee Hill comb through listener feedback. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112329866&ft=1&f=2100815 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112329866&ft=1&f=2100815 A recent report showing that a growing number of baby boomers struggle with addiction prompted listeners to respond with their own stories of how substance abuse has affected their lives. Also, hear why one listener says some gay men should blame themselves for why straight women see them as the perfect tag-along accessory. Guest host Jennifer Ludden and digital media producer Lee Hill comb through listener feedback. 247 no A recent report showing that a growing number of baby boomers struggle with addiction prompted listeners to respond with their own stories of how substance abuse has affected their lives. Also, hear why one listener says some gay men should blame themselves for why straight women see them as the perfect tag-along accessory. Guest host Jennifer Ludden and digital media producer Lee Hill comb through listener feedback.

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]]> Deportation Dilemmas Deepen For U.S. Hospitals A Florida jury recently decided that a hospital acted "reasonably" when it deported a patient who was an illegal immigrant to Guatemala. Some experts think the case could make hospitals warier in the future about treating undocumented patients. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111353362&ft=1&f=2100815 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111353362&ft=1&f=2100815 A Florida jury recently decided that a hospital acted "reasonably" when it deported a patient who was an illegal immigrant to Guatemala. Some experts think the case could make hospitals warier in the future about treating undocumented patients. 224 no A Florida jury recently decided that a hospital acted "reasonably" when it deported a patient who was an illegal immigrant to Guatemala. Some experts think the case could make hospitals warier in the future about treating undocumented patients.

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]]> Patient Interpreters Save Money, But Who Pays? Under civil rights laws, health care providers who accept federal money must provide interpretation for patients who can't speak English. But the law doesn't compel the government or insurers to pay for it. As Congress debates a health care overhaul, medical providers are hoping that will change. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111066555&ft=1&f=2100815 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111066555&ft=1&f=2100815 Under civil rights laws, health care providers who accept federal money must provide interpretation for patients who can't speak English. But the law doesn't compel the government or insurers to pay for it. As Congress debates a health care overhaul, medical providers are hoping that will change. 266 no Under civil rights laws, health care providers who accept federal money must provide interpretation for patients who can't speak English. But the law doesn't compel the government or insurers to pay for it. As Congress debates a health care overhaul, medical providers are hoping that will change.

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]]> Battered Asylum Seekers May Find U.S. Relief For more than a decade, U.S. administrations have struggled with whether immigrants who are victims of domestic violence can qualify for asylum in the U.S. In a new legal brief, the Obama administration says it supports asylum in some abuse cases. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106829943&ft=1&f=2100815 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106829943&ft=1&f=2100815 For more than a decade, U.S. administrations have struggled with whether immigrants who are victims of domestic violence can qualify for asylum in the U.S. In a new legal brief, the Obama administration says it supports asylum in some abuse cases. 227 no For more than a decade, U.S. administrations have struggled with whether immigrants who are victims of domestic violence can qualify for asylum in the U.S. In a new legal brief, the Obama administration says it supports asylum in some abuse cases.

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]]> Hispanics Divided Over Census Boycott Some in the Hispanic community hope to undermine efforts to count illegal immigrants in next year's census. They want undocumented immigrants to boycott the count to send a protest message to Congress. But boycott opponents say it won't make a difference. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:24:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106555313&ft=1&f=2100815 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106555313&ft=1&f=2100815 Some in the Hispanic community hope to undermine efforts to count illegal immigrants in next year's census. They want undocumented immigrants to boycott the count to send a protest message to Congress. But boycott opponents say it won't make a difference. 260 no Some in the Hispanic community hope to undermine efforts to count illegal immigrants in next year's census. They want undocumented immigrants to boycott the count to send a protest message to Congress. But boycott opponents say it won't make a difference.

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]]> Health Care Overhaul Ignores Illegal Immigrants As Congress wrangles with overhauling the country's health care system, there is one population that isn't being discussed. No proposal for a national health plan would cover the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106376595&ft=1&f=2100815 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106376595&ft=1&f=2100815 As Congress wrangles with overhauling the country's health care system, there is one population that isn't being discussed. No proposal for a national health plan would cover the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States. 275 no As Congress wrangles with overhauling the country's health care system, there is one population that isn't being discussed. No proposal for a national health plan would cover the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States.

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]]> Rhubarb: Reviving A Forgotten Crop Years ago, Jim Crawford of New Morning Farm noticed that rhubarb had fallen out of favor. His Pennsylvania neighbors were letting the tart perennial languish in their gardens. But Crawford has seen a resurgence in demand for rhubarb, often fueled by nostalgia. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105871456&ft=1&f=2100815 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105871456&ft=1&f=2100815 Years ago, Jim Crawford of New Morning Farm noticed that rhubarb had fallen out of favor. His Pennsylvania neighbors were letting the tart perennial languish in their gardens. But Crawford has seen a resurgence in demand for rhubarb, often fueled by nostalgia. 164 no Years ago, Jim Crawford of New Morning Farm noticed that rhubarb had fallen out of favor. His Pennsylvania neighbors were letting the tart perennial languish in their gardens. But Crawford has seen a resurgence in demand for rhubarb, often fueled by nostalgia.

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]]> White House Hosts Meeting on Immigration While immigration has been thrown on the back burner in favor of issues like health care, President Obama will meet with members of Congress to discuss changes he promised on the trail. But his vision for immigration policy may not be politically viable. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105855748&ft=1&f=2100815 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105855748&ft=1&f=2100815 While immigration has been thrown on the back burner in favor of issues like health care, President Obama will meet with members of Congress to discuss changes he promised on the trail. But his vision for immigration policy may not be politically viable. 216 no While immigration has been thrown on the back burner in favor of issues like health care, President Obama will meet with members of Congress to discuss changes he promised on the trail. But his vision for immigration policy may not be politically viable.

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]]> Sotomayor Shaped By Her 'Nuyorican' Roots Growing up in a largely Hispanic neighborhood in the Bronx, Sonia Sotomayor has said, she never saw herself as a minority. But the culture shock of being one of the first Latinas to attend Princeton helped forge her commitment to community service and social justice. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:13:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105401608&ft=1&f=2100815 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105401608&ft=1&f=2100815 Growing up in a largely Hispanic neighborhood in the Bronx, Sonia Sotomayor has said, she never saw herself as a minority. But the culture shock of being one of the first Latinas to attend Princeton helped forge her commitment to community service and social justice. 339 no Growing up in a largely Hispanic neighborhood in the Bronx, Sonia Sotomayor has said, she never saw herself as a minority. But the culture shock of being one of the first Latinas to attend Princeton helped forge her commitment to community service and social justice.

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]]> Census: The Hard Task Of Counting New Yorkers Census workers are already preparing for next year's once-in-a-decade count. In New York City, the census response rates have lagged behind the national average. This year, officials are promoting it early, with mailings, a press conference and targeted messages for ethnic media. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104733330&ft=1&f=2100815 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104733330&ft=1&f=2100815 Census workers are already preparing for next year's once-in-a-decade count. In New York City, the census response rates have lagged behind the national average. This year, officials are promoting it early, with mailings, a press conference and targeted messages for ethnic media. 304 no Census workers are already preparing for next year's once-in-a-decade count. In New York City, the census response rates have lagged behind the national average. This year, officials are promoting it early, with mailings, a press conference and targeted messages for ethnic media.

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]]> Black Immigrant Relations, Childbirth After 40 Stir Listeners The <em>Tell Me More</em> audience sounds off on a recent conversation exploring tensions between black immigrants to the U.S. and African Americans. Also, listeners share personal stories in response to a discussion about mothers who became pregnant after age 40, and weigh in on the famous life coach and author Iyanla Vanzant's story of pain and loss. Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104699818&ft=1&f=2100815 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104699818&ft=1&f=2100815 The <em>Tell Me More</em> audience sounds off on a recent conversation exploring tensions between black immigrants to the U.S. and African Americans. Also, listeners share personal stories in response to a discussion about mothers who became pregnant after age 40, and weigh in on the famous life coach and author Iyanla Vanzant's story of pain and loss. 196 no The Tell Me More audience sounds off on a recent conversation exploring tensions between black immigrants to the U.S. and African Americans. Also, listeners share personal stories in response to a discussion about mothers who became pregnant after age 40, and weigh in on the famous life coach and author Iyanla Vanzant's story of pain and loss.

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