'This American Moment' http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94284554&ft=1&f=94284554 What is at stake in the 2008 election? <em>Talk of the Nation</em> invites artists, journalists, scholars and politicians describe the significance of this moment in U.S. history. What does "This American Moment" mean to you? en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:25:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg 'This American Moment' http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94284554&ft=1&f=94284554 yes Madeleine Albright's 'Memo To The President' Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as a U.S. Secretary of State, talks about the significance of this moment in American history. Albright's new book, <em>Memo to the President</em> explores how to restore America's reputation and leadership. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95941657&ft=1&f=94284554 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95941657&ft=1&f=94284554 Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as a U.S. Secretary of State, talks about the significance of this moment in American history. Albright's new book, <em>Memo to the President</em> explores how to restore America's reputation and leadership. 0 no Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as a U.S. Secretary of State, talks about the significance of this moment in American history. Albright's new book, Memo to the President explores how to restore America's reputation and leadership.

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]]> Douglas Wilder On Race, Politics And America Douglas Wilder became the first African American to be elected governor of a U.S state when he was elected in Virginia in 1989. Now, nearly two decades later, he discusses parallels between his historic race for Virgina's State House and Barack Obama's bid for the White House. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95739248&ft=1&f=94284554 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95739248&ft=1&f=94284554 Douglas Wilder became the first African American to be elected governor of a U.S state when he was elected in Virginia in 1989. Now, nearly two decades later, he discusses parallels between his historic race for Virgina's State House and Barack Obama's bid for the White House. 0 no Douglas Wilder became the first African American to be elected governor of a U.S state when he was elected in Virginia in 1989. Now, nearly two decades later, he discusses parallels between his historic race for Virgina's State House and Barack Obama's bid for the White House.

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]]> Eboo Patel On The Importance Of Religious Pluralism In this installment of the <em>This American Moment</em> series, Eboo Patel, director of the Interfaith Youth Core, discusses his efforts to promote religious pluralism among young people. Patel believes that this type of mutual respect and understanding is the "big idea of our time." Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:37:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95286690&ft=1&f=94284554 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95286690&ft=1&f=94284554 In this installment of the <em>This American Moment</em> series, Eboo Patel, director of the Interfaith Youth Core, discusses his efforts to promote religious pluralism among young people. Patel believes that this type of mutual respect and understanding is the "big idea of our time." 0 no In this installment of the This American Moment series, Eboo Patel, director of the Interfaith Youth Core, discusses his efforts to promote religious pluralism among young people. Patel believes that this type of mutual respect and understanding is the "big idea of our time."

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]]> 'This American Moment' As Peggy Noonan Sees It Peggy Noonan, a former speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and columnist for the <em>Wall Street Journal</em>, weighs in on the historical significance of the 2008 presidential election. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95243137&ft=1&f=94284554 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95243137&ft=1&f=94284554 Peggy Noonan, a former speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and columnist for the <em>Wall Street Journal</em>, weighs in on the historical significance of the 2008 presidential election. 0 no Peggy Noonan, a former speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and columnist for the Wall Street Journal, weighs in on the historical significance of the 2008 presidential election.

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]]> Raul Yzaguirre Defines 'This American Moment' Under the leadership of civil rights activist Raul Yzaguirre, the National Council of La Raza grew into a major Latino advocacy organization in the United States. In the latest installment of <em>This American Moment</em>, Yzaguirre weighs in on what is at stake in the 2008 presidential election. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95005244&ft=1&f=94284554 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95005244&ft=1&f=94284554 Under the leadership of civil rights activist Raul Yzaguirre, the National Council of La Raza grew into a major Latino advocacy organization in the United States. In the latest installment of <em>This American Moment</em>, Yzaguirre weighs in on what is at stake in the 2008 presidential election. 0 no Under the leadership of civil rights activist Raul Yzaguirre, the National Council of La Raza grew into a major Latino advocacy organization in the United States. In the latest installment of This American Moment, Yzaguirre weighs in on what is at stake in the 2008 presidential election.

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]]> Randall Kennedy: If Obama Loses, Then What? Barack Obama has already broken countless racial barriers in his historic run for America's highest office. In this installment of the "This American Moment" series, Randall Kennedy talks about what it would mean if Obama lost the election. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94884919&ft=1&f=94284554 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94884919&ft=1&f=94284554 Barack Obama has already broken countless racial barriers in his historic run for America's highest office. In this installment of the "This American Moment" series, Randall Kennedy talks about what it would mean if Obama lost the election. 0 no Barack Obama has already broken countless racial barriers in his historic run for America's highest office. In this installment of the "This American Moment" series, Randall Kennedy talks about what it would mean if Obama lost the election.

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]]> Ralph Reed Weighs In On 'This American Moment' Ralph Reed, Republican political strategist and former executive director of the Christian Coalition, talks about what this moment in political history means for him. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94763832&ft=1&f=94284554 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94763832&ft=1&f=94284554 Ralph Reed, Republican political strategist and former executive director of the Christian Coalition, talks about what this moment in political history means for him. 0 no Ralph Reed, Republican political strategist and former executive director of the Christian Coalition, talks about what this moment in political history means for him.

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]]> Junot Diaz Reflects On 'This American Moment' Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Junot Diaz talks about what this moment in American politics means to him. Born in the Dominican Republic, Diaz is the author of <em>The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao</em> and the fiction editor of <em>The Boston Review.</em> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94472417&ft=1&f=94284554 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94472417&ft=1&f=94284554 Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Junot Diaz talks about what this moment in American politics means to him. Born in the Dominican Republic, Diaz is the author of <em>The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao</em> and the fiction editor of <em>The Boston Review.</em> 0 no Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Junot Diaz talks about what this moment in American politics means to him. Born in the Dominican Republic, Diaz is the author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao and the fiction editor of The Boston Review.

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]]> John Bolton Weighs In On 'This American Moment' <em>Talk of the Nation</em> continues its series on the significance of this moment in the nation's history. John Bolton, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, shares his thoughts on the 2008 presidential election. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94238984&ft=1&f=94284554 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94238984&ft=1&f=94284554 <em>Talk of the Nation</em> continues its series on the significance of this moment in the nation's history. John Bolton, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, shares his thoughts on the 2008 presidential election. 0 no Talk of the Nation continues its series on the significance of this moment in the nation's history. John Bolton, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, shares his thoughts on the 2008 presidential election.

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]]> Young Conservatives Define 'This American Moment' As Republicans gather in St. Paul, Minn. for the Republican National Convention, <em>Talk of the Nation</em> continues its series on the significance of this moment in the nation's history. Two young conservatives, Ross Douthat and Reihan Salam, explain what this election means to them. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94198241&ft=1&f=94284554 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94198241&ft=1&f=94284554 As Republicans gather in St. Paul, Minn. for the Republican National Convention, <em>Talk of the Nation</em> continues its series on the significance of this moment in the nation's history. Two young conservatives, Ross Douthat and Reihan Salam, explain what this election means to them. 0 no As Republicans gather in St. Paul, Minn. for the Republican National Convention, Talk of the Nation continues its series on the significance of this moment in the nation's history. Two young conservatives, Ross Douthat and Reihan Salam, explain what this election means to them.

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]]> Jimmy Carter On 'This American Moment' <em>Talk of the Nation</em>'s new series asks artists, journalists, scholars and politicians to describe the impact of "This American Moment" in the nation's history. Former President Jimmy Carter describes his reaction when he learned that Sen. Barack Obama would be the Democratic presidential nominee. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94071198&ft=1&f=94284554 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94071198&ft=1&f=94284554 <em>Talk of the Nation</em>'s new series asks artists, journalists, scholars and politicians to describe the impact of "This American Moment" in the nation's history. Former President Jimmy Carter describes his reaction when he learned that Sen. Barack Obama would be the Democratic presidential nominee. 0 no Talk of the Nation's new series asks artists, journalists, scholars and politicians to describe the impact of "This American Moment" in the nation's history. Former President Jimmy Carter describes his reaction when he learned that Sen. Barack Obama would be the Democratic presidential nominee.

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]]> Christopher Hitchens On 'This American Moment' What is at stake in the 2008 election? <em>Talk of the Nation</em>'s new series asks artists, journalists, scholars and politicians to describe the impact of "This American Moment" in the nation's history. Today, author and <em>Vanity Fair</em> contributing editor Christopher Hitchens weighs in. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94022719&ft=1&f=94284554 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94022719&ft=1&f=94284554 What is at stake in the 2008 election? <em>Talk of the Nation</em>'s new series asks artists, journalists, scholars and politicians to describe the impact of "This American Moment" in the nation's history. Today, author and <em>Vanity Fair</em> contributing editor Christopher Hitchens weighs in. 0 no What is at stake in the 2008 election? Talk of the Nation's new series asks artists, journalists, scholars and politicians to describe the impact of "This American Moment" in the nation's history. Today, author and Vanity Fair contributing editor Christopher Hitchens weighs in.

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]]> 'This American Moment': A Latino Perspective What is at stake in the 2008 election? <em>Talk of the Nation</em>'s new series asks artists, journalists, scholars and politicians to describe the impact of "This American Moment" in U.S. history. Jorge Ramos, news anchor for Spanish-language network Univision, explains the election's significance for Latino voters. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93987415&ft=1&f=94284554 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93987415&ft=1&f=94284554 What is at stake in the 2008 election? <em>Talk of the Nation</em>'s new series asks artists, journalists, scholars and politicians to describe the impact of "This American Moment" in U.S. history. Jorge Ramos, news anchor for Spanish-language network Univision, explains the election's significance for Latino voters. 0 no What is at stake in the 2008 election? Talk of the Nation's new series asks artists, journalists, scholars and politicians to describe the impact of "This American Moment" in U.S. history. Jorge Ramos, news anchor for Spanish-language network Univision, explains the election's significance for Latino voters.

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]]> Defining 'This American Moment' What is at stake in the 2008 election? <em>Talk of the Nation</em> launches a new series called <em>This American Moment,</em> in which artists, journalists, scholars and politicians describe the impact of this moment in U.S. history. First up: Lani Guinier, a law professor at Harvard University. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93948228&ft=1&f=94284554 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93948228&ft=1&f=94284554 What is at stake in the 2008 election? <em>Talk of the Nation</em> launches a new series called <em>This American Moment,</em> in which artists, journalists, scholars and politicians describe the impact of this moment in U.S. history. First up: Lani Guinier, a law professor at Harvard University. 0 no What is at stake in the 2008 election? Talk of the Nation launches a new series called This American Moment, in which artists, journalists, scholars and politicians describe the impact of this moment in U.S. history. First up: Lani Guinier, a law professor at Harvard University.

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