NPR Columns: The Unger Report http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4465030&ft=1&f=4465030 Slightly confused but well-meaning "Day to Day" humorist Brian Unger takes on the pressing issues of the moment. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg The Unger Report http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4465030&ft=1&f=4465030 yes Thanks To Fans And Critics Alike Humorist Brian Unger thanks all the listeners who stuck with him over the years he offered commentary for <em>Day To Day</em>, including those who hated every minute he's been on the air. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101944920&ft=1&f=4465030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101944920&ft=1&f=4465030 Humorist Brian Unger thanks all the listeners who stuck with him over the years he offered commentary for <em>Day To Day</em>, including those who hated every minute he's been on the air. 237 no Humorist Brian Unger thanks all the listeners who stuck with him over the years he offered commentary for Day To Day, including those who hated every minute he's been on the air.

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]]> Exploring The Darker Side Of Tweets And Twitter Tweeting &mdash; or micro-blogging on the Web site Twitter &mdash; has reached critical mass. Everyone from NPR's Scott Simon to movie star Demi Moore is doing it. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101619832&ft=1&f=4465030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101619832&ft=1&f=4465030 Tweeting &mdash; or micro-blogging on the Web site Twitter &mdash; has reached critical mass. Everyone from NPR's Scott Simon to movie star Demi Moore is doing it. 208 no Tweeting — or micro-blogging on the Web site Twitter — has reached critical mass. Everyone from NPR's Scott Simon to movie star Demi Moore is doing it.

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]]> A Night At The Oscars Our humorist Brian Unger attended the awards ceremony, and despite some questionable behavior, he managed to avoid getting throw out. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101037065&ft=1&f=4465030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101037065&ft=1&f=4465030 Our humorist Brian Unger attended the awards ceremony, and despite some questionable behavior, he managed to avoid getting throw out. 256 no Our humorist Brian Unger attended the awards ceremony, and despite some questionable behavior, he managed to avoid getting throw out.

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]]> Military Contractor Blackwater Changes Its Name The plagued private military company Blackwater USA renamed itself last week as Xe. What is the psychology behind the name change? Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:47:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100751258&ft=1&f=4465030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100751258&ft=1&f=4465030 The plagued private military company Blackwater USA renamed itself last week as Xe. What is the psychology behind the name change? 0 no The plagued private military company Blackwater USA renamed itself last week as Xe. What is the psychology behind the name change?

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]]> Unger Report: Advice For Potential Cabinet Appointees Thinking of moving into the public sector and serving in the Obama administration, but worried that an error on a tax form may doom your chances? Fear not. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100430260&ft=1&f=4465030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100430260&ft=1&f=4465030 Thinking of moving into the public sector and serving in the Obama administration, but worried that an error on a tax form may doom your chances? Fear not. 166 no Thinking of moving into the public sector and serving in the Obama administration, but worried that an error on a tax form may doom your chances? Fear not.

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]]> Crisis Of Confidence? Has a lack of confidence killed the American economy? Our resident humorist takes a look at what past presidents have done to solve crises. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100142865&ft=1&f=4465030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100142865&ft=1&f=4465030 Has a lack of confidence killed the American economy? Our resident humorist takes a look at what past presidents have done to solve crises. 0 no Has a lack of confidence killed the American economy? Our resident humorist takes a look at what past presidents have done to solve crises.

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]]> Fornicating Our Way Out Of Recession Our resident humorist has been looking at the Obama administration's proposed economic package. He thinks he's found a better stimulus to get the nation's GDP popping again. It involves rolling around on the grass. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99871329&ft=1&f=4465030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99871329&ft=1&f=4465030 Our resident humorist has been looking at the Obama administration's proposed economic package. He thinks he's found a better stimulus to get the nation's GDP popping again. It involves rolling around on the grass. 0 no Our resident humorist has been looking at the Obama administration's proposed economic package. He thinks he's found a better stimulus to get the nation's GDP popping again. It involves rolling around on the grass.

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]]> Spick-And-Span Advice For The President-Elect Tuesday is the big day for President-elect Obama &mdash; a new title, a new job and a new home. But humorist Brian Unger wonders: How clean is the White House? He offers some advice on tidying things up to the new occupant of the famous residence. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99552957&ft=1&f=4465030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99552957&ft=1&f=4465030 Tuesday is the big day for President-elect Obama &mdash; a new title, a new job and a new home. But humorist Brian Unger wonders: How clean is the White House? He offers some advice on tidying things up to the new occupant of the famous residence. 0 no Tuesday is the big day for President-elect Obama — a new title, a new job and a new home. But humorist Brian Unger wonders: How clean is the White House? He offers some advice on tidying things up to the new occupant of the famous residence.

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]]> Brian Unger Reverts Into A Petty Child It's out with the old and in with the new. Our resident humorist mirrors Benjamin Button in his latest journey into the silly world of Facebook. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99249666&ft=1&f=4465030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99249666&ft=1&f=4465030 It's out with the old and in with the new. Our resident humorist mirrors Benjamin Button in his latest journey into the silly world of Facebook. 0 no It's out with the old and in with the new. Our resident humorist mirrors Benjamin Button in his latest journey into the silly world of Facebook.

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]]> Tips For Enjoying 2009 Without A Job When you're out of work, you have more time. And that can be a good thing says our resident humorist. So consider taking all your activities in the New Year slowly ... very slowly. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99010653&ft=1&f=4465030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99010653&ft=1&f=4465030 When you're out of work, you have more time. And that can be a good thing says our resident humorist. So consider taking all your activities in the New Year slowly ... very slowly. 0 no When you're out of work, you have more time. And that can be a good thing says our resident humorist. So consider taking all your activities in the New Year slowly ... very slowly.

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]]> Being A Leader Is More Than Fancy Shoes Our resident humorist has some news for the people who run this country: Being a leader means more than style. Try acting as elegant as your shoes as you make the decisions shaping people's livelihood. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97958422&ft=1&f=4465030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97958422&ft=1&f=4465030 Our resident humorist has some news for the people who run this country: Being a leader means more than style. Try acting as elegant as your shoes as you make the decisions shaping people's livelihood. 0 no Our resident humorist has some news for the people who run this country: Being a leader means more than style. Try acting as elegant as your shoes as you make the decisions shaping people's livelihood.

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]]> Forget The Gun And Other Shopping Tips The holiday shopping season is a challenge for retailers. But amid reports of violence at malls and big box stores, it's apparently a challenge for shoppers, too. Our resident humorist has some advice for holiday bargain seekers. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97650304&ft=1&f=4465030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97650304&ft=1&f=4465030 The holiday shopping season is a challenge for retailers. But amid reports of violence at malls and big box stores, it's apparently a challenge for shoppers, too. Our resident humorist has some advice for holiday bargain seekers. 0 no The holiday shopping season is a challenge for retailers. But amid reports of violence at malls and big box stores, it's apparently a challenge for shoppers, too. Our resident humorist has some advice for holiday bargain seekers.

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]]> How To Buck Up A Sad Labor Market Over the weekend, President-elect Barack Obama announced an economic plan that he says will create two and a half million jobs over the next three years. Our resident humorist offers his suggestions for kick-starting the ailing labor market. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97396781&ft=1&f=4465030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97396781&ft=1&f=4465030 Over the weekend, President-elect Barack Obama announced an economic plan that he says will create two and a half million jobs over the next three years. Our resident humorist offers his suggestions for kick-starting the ailing labor market. 0 no Over the weekend, President-elect Barack Obama announced an economic plan that he says will create two and a half million jobs over the next three years. Our resident humorist offers his suggestions for kick-starting the ailing labor market.

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]]> How To Land A Job With Obama The job market is pretty tough these days, but there is a bright spot; the Obama transition team is filling thousands of positions in the new administration. In the spirit of Mr. Obama's technology-savvy campaign, there's a Web site where you can file your resume. Our resident humorist walks us through his application. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97094364&ft=1&f=4465030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97094364&ft=1&f=4465030 The job market is pretty tough these days, but there is a bright spot; the Obama transition team is filling thousands of positions in the new administration. In the spirit of Mr. Obama's technology-savvy campaign, there's a Web site where you can file your resume. Our resident humorist walks us through his application. 0 no The job market is pretty tough these days, but there is a bright spot; the Obama transition team is filling thousands of positions in the new administration. In the spirit of Mr. Obama's technology-savvy campaign, there's a Web site where you can file your resume. Our resident humorist walks us through his application.

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]]> A Scheme To Help Joe Lieberman Survive Now that Barack Obama has won the election, Democrats are considering stripping Lieberman of his position as Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Our resident humorist has some ideas about how the senator can keep his position. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96814883&ft=1&f=4465030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96814883&ft=1&f=4465030 Now that Barack Obama has won the election, Democrats are considering stripping Lieberman of his position as Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Our resident humorist has some ideas about how the senator can keep his position. 0 no Now that Barack Obama has won the election, Democrats are considering stripping Lieberman of his position as Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Our resident humorist has some ideas about how the senator can keep his position.

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