NPR Series: 'Radio Diaries'

NPR Series: 'Radio Diaries' http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92479240&ft=1&f=92479240 <em>Radio Diaries</em> is a nonprofit project that works with people to document their own lives — in their own words — for public radio: teens, seniors, prison inmates and others whose voices are rarely heard. Produced by Joe Richman, the audio documentaries air on <em>All Things Considered.</em> Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:34:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg 'Radio Diaries' http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92479240&ft=1&f=92479240 yes AIDS Diarist Thembi Ngubane Dies Thembi Ngubane, who chronicled her experience of living with AIDS, died Thursday at the age of 24. Ngubane lived in a shack in the biggest township in South Africa, but over the past five years, her diary about living with HIV was heard around the world. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:34:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105017959&ft=1&f=92479240 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105017959&ft=1&f=92479240 Thembi Ngubane, who chronicled her experience of living with AIDS, died Thursday at the age of 24. Ngubane lived in a shack in the biggest township in South Africa, but over the past five years, her diary about living with HIV was heard around the world. 189 no Thembi Ngubane, who chronicled her experience of living with AIDS, died Thursday at the age of 24. Ngubane lived in a shack in the biggest township in South Africa, but over the past five years, her diary about living with HIV was heard around the world.

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]]> Lady Writes The Blues: The Life Of Rose McCoy Rose Marie McCoy is one of the most prolific songwriters of '50s American pop music, yet her legacy remains relatively unknown. During her career, the artist published more than 800 songs, some of which were recorded by the likes of Elvis Presley, Dizzy Gillespie and James Brown. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:37:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100823151&ft=1&f=92479240 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100823151&ft=1&f=92479240 Rose Marie McCoy is one of the most prolific songwriters of '50s American pop music, yet her legacy remains relatively unknown. During her career, the artist published more than 800 songs, some of which were recorded by the likes of Elvis Presley, Dizzy Gillespie and James Brown. 779 no Rose Marie McCoy is one of the most prolific songwriters of '50s American pop music, yet her legacy remains relatively unknown. During her career, the artist published more than 800 songs, some of which were recorded by the likes of Elvis Presley, Dizzy Gillespie and James Brown.

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]]> Mexico's 1968 Massacre: What Really Happened? In 1968, students in Mexico City challenged the country's government. On Oct. 2, troops opened fire on a crowd of student demonstrators. Forty years later, the exact death toll remains a mystery. But official documents suggest that military snipers may have triggered the massacre. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97546687&ft=1&f=92479240 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97546687&ft=1&f=92479240 In 1968, students in Mexico City challenged the country's government. On Oct. 2, troops opened fire on a crowd of student demonstrators. Forty years later, the exact death toll remains a mystery. But official documents suggest that military snipers may have triggered the massacre. 0 no In 1968, students in Mexico City challenged the country's government. On Oct. 2, troops opened fire on a crowd of student demonstrators. Forty years later, the exact death toll remains a mystery. But official documents suggest that military snipers may have triggered the massacre.

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]]> Remembering Gracie Allen's White House Run In 1940, the United States was just emerging from the shadow of the Great Depression and war loomed in Europe. Into these serious times stepped Gracie Allen, part of the popular comic duo Burns and Allen, who launched a campaign for president. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:57:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96588557&ft=1&f=92479240 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96588557&ft=1&f=92479240 In 1940, the United States was just emerging from the shadow of the Great Depression and war loomed in Europe. Into these serious times stepped Gracie Allen, part of the popular comic duo Burns and Allen, who launched a campaign for president. 0 no In 1940, the United States was just emerging from the shadow of the Great Depression and war loomed in Europe. Into these serious times stepped Gracie Allen, part of the popular comic duo Burns and Allen, who launched a campaign for president.

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]]> The First Black Woman To Run For President The congresswoman from New York launched a spirited campaign in 1972 for the Democratic nomination. Chisholm said she ran for the office, despite the hopeless odds, to challenge the status quo. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95828537&ft=1&f=92479240 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95828537&ft=1&f=92479240 The congresswoman from New York launched a spirited campaign in 1972 for the Democratic nomination. Chisholm said she ran for the office, despite the hopeless odds, to challenge the status quo. 0 no The congresswoman from New York launched a spirited campaign in 1972 for the Democratic nomination. Chisholm said she ran for the office, despite the hopeless odds, to challenge the status quo.

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]]> Margaret Chase Smith: A Free-Speech Crusader Margaret Chase Smith, called the "lady of Maine," was a tough hawk who took a keen interest in military affairs and free speech. In 1964, she became the first woman to have her name placed in nomination for the presidency by a major political party. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95791737&ft=1&f=92479240 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95791737&ft=1&f=92479240 Margaret Chase Smith, called the "lady of Maine," was a tough hawk who took a keen interest in military affairs and free speech. In 1964, she became the first woman to have her name placed in nomination for the presidency by a major political party. 0 no Margaret Chase Smith, called the "lady of Maine," was a tough hawk who took a keen interest in military affairs and free speech. In 1964, she became the first woman to have her name placed in nomination for the presidency by a major political party.

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]]> When TV Changed Politics: Adlai Stevenson Vs. Ike Adlai Stevenson, who tried to "talk sense to the American people," was an old-fashioned intellectual who believed in long speeches and the power of words. But in 1952, Stevenson faced Dwight Eisenhower on a new battleground — television — and lost. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95731817&ft=1&f=92479240 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95731817&ft=1&f=92479240 Adlai Stevenson, who tried to "talk sense to the American people," was an old-fashioned intellectual who believed in long speeches and the power of words. But in 1952, Stevenson faced Dwight Eisenhower on a new battleground — television — and lost. 0 no Adlai Stevenson, who tried to "talk sense to the American people," was an old-fashioned intellectual who believed in long speeches and the power of words. But in 1952, Stevenson faced Dwight Eisenhower on a new battleground — television — and lost.

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]]> William Jennings Bryan: An Electrifying Orator At the 1896 Democratic Nationl Convention in Chicago, William Jennings Bryan gave a speech that electrified his party. He was an unlikely presidential candidate, but his "Cross of Gold" speech won him the nomination. It is known today as one of the most important oratorical performances in American history. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95691800&ft=1&f=92479240 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95691800&ft=1&f=92479240 At the 1896 Democratic Nationl Convention in Chicago, William Jennings Bryan gave a speech that electrified his party. He was an unlikely presidential candidate, but his "Cross of Gold" speech won him the nomination. It is known today as one of the most important oratorical performances in American history. 0 no At the 1896 Democratic Nationl Convention in Chicago, William Jennings Bryan gave a speech that electrified his party. He was an unlikely presidential candidate, but his "Cross of Gold" speech won him the nomination. It is known today as one of the most important oratorical performances in American history.

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]]> The First Woman To Run For President — In 1872 In the 19th century, Victoria Woodhull was a clairvoyant, a businesswoman and an advocate for women's rights and sexual freedom. But she is best known as the first woman to run for president. Her 1872 campaign came at a time when most women did not even have the right to vote. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95579577&ft=1&f=92479240 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95579577&ft=1&f=92479240 In the 19th century, Victoria Woodhull was a clairvoyant, a businesswoman and an advocate for women's rights and sexual freedom. But she is best known as the first woman to run for president. Her 1872 campaign came at a time when most women did not even have the right to vote. 0 no In the 19th century, Victoria Woodhull was a clairvoyant, a businesswoman and an advocate for women's rights and sexual freedom. But she is best known as the first woman to run for president. Her 1872 campaign came at a time when most women did not even have the right to vote.

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]]> Remembering Truman's 'Veep' Alben Barkley served in Congress for close to 40 years and was Harry Truman's vice president from 1948-1952. He too might have been forgotten like other vice presidents except for two things: his nickname and the remarkable circumstance of his death. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:17:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94029120&ft=1&f=92479240 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94029120&ft=1&f=92479240 Alben Barkley served in Congress for close to 40 years and was Harry Truman's vice president from 1948-1952. He too might have been forgotten like other vice presidents except for two things: his nickname and the remarkable circumstance of his death. 0 no Alben Barkley served in Congress for close to 40 years and was Harry Truman's vice president from 1948-1952. He too might have been forgotten like other vice presidents except for two things: his nickname and the remarkable circumstance of his death.

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]]> Bernard Greenhouse: A Master And His Cello Master cellist Bernard Greenhouse, 92, and his 300-year-old Stradivarius cello have been constant companions for the last half century. Greenhouse was a founding member of the legendary Beaux Arts Trio, which plays its final U.S. concert at the Tanglewood Festival in Massachusetts. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:34:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93844925&ft=1&f=92479240 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93844925&ft=1&f=92479240 Master cellist Bernard Greenhouse, 92, and his 300-year-old Stradivarius cello have been constant companions for the last half century. Greenhouse was a founding member of the legendary Beaux Arts Trio, which plays its final U.S. concert at the Tanglewood Festival in Massachusetts. 0 no Master cellist Bernard Greenhouse, 92, and his 300-year-old Stradivarius cello have been constant companions for the last half century. Greenhouse was a founding member of the legendary Beaux Arts Trio, which plays its final U.S. concert at the Tanglewood Festival in Massachusetts.

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]]> The Day A Bomber Hit The Empire State Building On July 28, 1945, a B-25 bomber hit the Empire State building and exploded. The crash killed three people in the plane and 11 people who worked inside the building. Two women who survived describe the horror. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:23:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92987873&ft=1&f=92479240 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92987873&ft=1&f=92479240 On July 28, 1945, a B-25 bomber hit the Empire State building and exploded. The crash killed three people in the plane and 11 people who worked inside the building. Two women who survived describe the horror. 0 no On July 28, 1945, a B-25 bomber hit the Empire State building and exploded. The crash killed three people in the plane and 11 people who worked inside the building. Two women who survived describe the horror.

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]]> Remembering Nelson Mandela's Pivotal Moment When he stood up in a South African courtroom during his treason trial in 1964, Nelson Mandela declared that he was "prepared to die" for his cause. As Mandela turns 90, a documentary studies the pivotal moment when he became a worldwide symbol of the struggle for freedom and democracy. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92677815&ft=1&f=92479240 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92677815&ft=1&f=92479240 When he stood up in a South African courtroom during his treason trial in 1964, Nelson Mandela declared that he was "prepared to die" for his cause. As Mandela turns 90, a documentary studies the pivotal moment when he became a worldwide symbol of the struggle for freedom and democracy. 0 no When he stood up in a South African courtroom during his treason trial in 1964, Nelson Mandela declared that he was "prepared to die" for his cause. As Mandela turns 90, a documentary studies the pivotal moment when he became a worldwide symbol of the struggle for freedom and democracy.

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]]> 'Identical Strangers' Explore Nature Vs. Nurture Paula Bernstein and Elyse Schein were both adopted as infants. They met for the first time when they were 35 years old. That's when they discovered they are identical twins — separated at adoption and subjects in a secret research project. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15629096&ft=1&f=92479240 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15629096&ft=1&f=92479240 Paula Bernstein and Elyse Schein were both adopted as infants. They met for the first time when they were 35 years old. That's when they discovered they are identical twins — separated at adoption and subjects in a secret research project. 0 no Paula Bernstein and Elyse Schein were both adopted as infants. They met for the first time when they were 35 years old. That's when they discovered they are identical twins — separated at adoption and subjects in a secret research project.

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]]> World War II's Ski Troops: Fight for Mt. Belvedere During World War Two, 13,000 soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division were sent to Italy to fight the Germans. Close to 1,000 would die. This is the second part of an audio history of the 10th Mountain Divison, including the fight to take Mount Belvedere. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:39:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14599232&ft=1&f=92479240 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14599232&ft=1&f=92479240 During World War Two, 13,000 soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division were sent to Italy to fight the Germans. Close to 1,000 would die. This is the second part of an audio history of the 10th Mountain Divison, including the fight to take Mount Belvedere. 0 no During World War Two, 13,000 soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division were sent to Italy to fight the Germans. Close to 1,000 would die. This is the second part of an audio history of the 10th Mountain Divison, including the fight to take Mount Belvedere.

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