NPR People: Patt Morrison http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100936&ft=1&f=2100936 Patt Morrison is a writer and columnist for the Los Angeles Times, where her work has spanned topics from national political profiles and campaign coverage to the O.J. Simpson case, the Los Angeles riots, the Persian Gulf war, the Olympics, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Super Bowl, and Britain's royal family, including the death and funeral of the Princess of Wales. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Tue, 27 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Patt Morrison http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100936&ft=1&f=2100936 yes For Those in Disaster-Prone Areas, a Willful Denial In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans faces several questions about how -- and how much -- to rebuild. Commentator Patt Morrison lives in Southern California, and she knows something about facing the dangers that nature poses. Tue, 27 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5070422&ft=1&f=2100936 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5070422&ft=1&f=2100936 In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans faces several questions about how -- and how much -- to rebuild. Commentator Patt Morrison lives in Southern California, and she knows something about facing the dangers that nature poses. 0 no In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans faces several questions about how -- and how much -- to rebuild. Commentator Patt Morrison lives in Southern California, and she knows something about facing the dangers that nature poses.

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]]> Mixing Politics and Celebrity President Bush's twin daughters were treated like movie stars when they arrived at a New York party celebrating the Republican Convention. <EM>Los Angeles Times</EM> columnist Patt Morrison says the glamour factor is a staple at political conventions. Tue, 31 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3880489&ft=1&f=2100936 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3880489&ft=1&f=2100936 President Bush's twin daughters were treated like movie stars when they arrived at a New York party celebrating the Republican Convention. <EM>Los Angeles Times</EM> columnist Patt Morrison says the glamour factor is a staple at political conventions. 0 no President Bush's twin daughters were treated like movie stars when they arrived at a New York party celebrating the Republican Convention. Los Angeles Times columnist Patt Morrison says the glamour factor is a staple at political conventions.

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]]> Commentary: Arnold Speak Commentator Patt Morrison dissects a new lexicon that's becoming increasingly familiar to Californians: Arnold Speak. The Golden State's governor has taken the English language and made it his own. Wed, 26 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1910468&ft=1&f=2100936 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1910468&ft=1&f=2100936 Commentator Patt Morrison dissects a new lexicon that's becoming increasingly familiar to Californians: Arnold Speak. The Golden State's governor has taken the English language and made it his own. 0 no Commentator Patt Morrison dissects a new lexicon that's becoming increasingly familiar to Californians: Arnold Speak. The Golden State's governor has taken the English language and made it his own.

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]]> Commentary: Banning Bathroom Lines in the Air Commentator Patt Morrison is offended by new airline security rules that don't let passengers line up in the aisles to use the bathroom. Wed, 14 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1596805&ft=1&f=2100936 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1596805&ft=1&f=2100936 Commentator Patt Morrison is offended by new airline security rules that don't let passengers line up in the aisles to use the bathroom. 0 no Commentator Patt Morrison is offended by new airline security rules that don't let passengers line up in the aisles to use the bathroom.

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]]> Commentary: Sharing the Headaches of Marriage with Gays Concluding <EM>Morning Edition's</EM> series of commentaries on gay marriage, Commentator Patt Morrison argues that the bumps along the road of marriage shouldn't be for heterosexuals alone. Gays should also be privy to the headaches of matrimony. Fri, 21 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1515901&ft=1&f=2100936 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1515901&ft=1&f=2100936 Concluding <EM>Morning Edition's</EM> series of commentaries on gay marriage, Commentator Patt Morrison argues that the bumps along the road of marriage shouldn't be for heterosexuals alone. Gays should also be privy to the headaches of matrimony. 0 no Concluding Morning Edition's series of commentaries on gay marriage, Commentator Patt Morrison argues that the bumps along the road of marriage shouldn't be for heterosexuals alone. Gays should also be privy to the headaches of matrimony.

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]]> Commentary: California Fires Commentator Patt Morrison talks about the way wildfires shape the Californian psyche. Fri, 31 Oct 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1486355&ft=1&f=2100936 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1486355&ft=1&f=2100936 Commentator Patt Morrison talks about the way wildfires shape the Californian psyche. 0 no Commentator Patt Morrison talks about the way wildfires shape the Californian psyche.

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]]> Schwarzenegger the Candidate In a surprise announcement Wednesday, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced he was joining the race for California Governor. What does this do to the race? Join Neal Conan for a look at what happens when you mix celebrity and politics. BR><BR>Guests:<BR><BR> <STRONG>Darrell West</STRONG><BR> *Co-author of <EM>Celebrity Politics</EM><BR> *Professor at Brown University <BR><BR> <STRONG>Mark Di Camillo</STRONG><BR> *Director of California's Field Poll <BR><BR> <STRONG>Peter Robinson</STRONG><BR> *Former speech writer in the Reagan White House<BR> *Author of <EM>How Ronald Reagan Changed My Life</EM> <BR><BR> <STRONG>Patt Morrison,</STRONG><br />*L.A. Times columnist and Morning Edition commentator<br /><br /><STRONG>Fred Grandy</STRONG><br />*former GOP congressman from Iowa, actor, WMAL radio talk show host Thu, 07 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1388015&ft=1&f=2100936 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1388015&ft=1&f=2100936 In a surprise announcement Wednesday, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced he was joining the race for California Governor. What does this do to the race? Join Neal Conan for a look at what happens when you mix celebrity and politics. BR><BR>Guests:<BR><BR> <STRONG>Darrell West</STRONG><BR> *Co-author of <EM>Celebrity Politics</EM><BR> *Professor at Brown University <BR><BR> <STRONG>Mark Di Camillo</STRONG><BR> *Director of California's Field Poll <BR><BR> <STRONG>Peter Robinson</STRONG><BR> *Former speech writer in the Reagan White House<BR> *Author of <EM>How Ronald Reagan Changed My Life</EM> <BR><BR> <STRONG>Patt Morrison,</STRONG><br />*L.A. Times columnist and Morning Edition commentator<br /><br /><STRONG>Fred Grandy</STRONG><br />*former GOP congressman from Iowa, actor, WMAL radio talk show host 0 no In a surprise announcement Wednesday, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced he was joining the race for California Governor. What does this do to the race? Join Neal Conan for a look at what happens when you mix celebrity and politics. BR>
Guests:

Darrell West
*Co-author of Celebrity Politics
*Professor at Brown University

Mark Di Camillo
*Director of California's Field Poll

Peter Robinson
*Former speech writer in the Reagan White House
*Author of How Ronald Reagan Changed My Life

Patt Morrison,
*L.A. Times columnist and Morning Edition commentator

Fred Grandy
*former GOP congressman from Iowa, actor, WMAL radio talk show host

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]]> Commentary: California Recall Commentator Patt Morrison says Los Angeles was the first American city to adopt the recall initiative, the first to recall its mayor 65 years ago, and it's possible that California voters could recall Democratic Gov. Gray Davis. Thu, 31 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1381383&ft=1&f=2100936 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1381383&ft=1&f=2100936 Commentator Patt Morrison says Los Angeles was the first American city to adopt the recall initiative, the first to recall its mayor 65 years ago, and it's possible that California voters could recall Democratic Gov. Gray Davis. 0 no Commentator Patt Morrison says Los Angeles was the first American city to adopt the recall initiative, the first to recall its mayor 65 years ago, and it's possible that California voters could recall Democratic Gov. Gray Davis.

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]]> 12 Reasons Why President Bush Should Lead Iraq Commentator Patt Morrison says the next leader of Iraq should be President George Bush himself. She claims Iraq and Texas have more in common that one might think. This is one of <EM>Morning Edition</EM>'s occasional commentaries in a series offering a range of opinions on the war in Iraq. Tue, 15 Apr 2003 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1232621&ft=1&f=2100936 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1232621&ft=1&f=2100936 Commentator Patt Morrison says the next leader of Iraq should be President George Bush himself. She claims Iraq and Texas have more in common that one might think. This is one of <EM>Morning Edition</EM>'s occasional commentaries in a series offering a range of opinions on the war in Iraq. 0 no Commentator Patt Morrison says the next leader of Iraq should be President George Bush himself. She claims Iraq and Texas have more in common that one might think. This is one of Morning Edition's occasional commentaries in a series offering a range of opinions on the war in Iraq.

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]]> Commentary: 'Mis-User Tax' Commentator Patt Morrison proposes a "mis-user fee" as a new way for the federal government to raise revenue. It would levy a fine on politicians and Washington pundits who misuse American English. Thu, 30 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=949674&ft=1&f=2100936 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=949674&ft=1&f=2100936 Commentator Patt Morrison proposes a "mis-user fee" as a new way for the federal government to raise revenue. It would levy a fine on politicians and Washington pundits who misuse American English. 0 no Commentator Patt Morrison proposes a "mis-user fee" as a new way for the federal government to raise revenue. It would levy a fine on politicians and Washington pundits who misuse American English.

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]]> New Senators Bring Change to Spouses Club Commentator Patt Morrison says the exclusive Senate Spouses Club, where some of America's best known "better-halves" have been gathering for decades, is due for another shuffle in membership. Fri, 15 Nov 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=843866&ft=1&f=2100936 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=843866&ft=1&f=2100936 Commentator Patt Morrison says the exclusive Senate Spouses Club, where some of America's best known "better-halves" have been gathering for decades, is due for another shuffle in membership. 0 no Commentator Patt Morrison says the exclusive Senate Spouses Club, where some of America's best known "better-halves" have been gathering for decades, is due for another shuffle in membership.

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