January 5, 2013

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Economy

Diminishing Prospects For The Long-Term Unemployed

4:45
 

U.S.

Illinois Claws At Mountain Of Unfunded Pension Liability

3:57
 

Opinion

What Difference Will More Women Make In Congress?

2:45
 

Footprints Rachel Z 0:33

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Nardis Rachel Z 0:59

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It's All Politics

Often Written Off, Biden Has Long List Of Deals To His Name

4:10
 

Author Interviews

'The King Years': An Intersection Of Race And Politics

5:57
 

World

Germany's Housing Market Is Hot. Is It Overheating?

4:13
 

Manila Seelenluft 0:15

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World

London Real Estate, A Magnet For Mega-Rich From Around The Globe

3:00

by Vicki Barker

 

Comin' Home Baby Mel Tormé 0:15

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Helping Hands Moonshake 0:29

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Author Interviews

'Death Of Bees' Captures A Grim, Gory Coming-Of-Age

7:16

by NPR Staff

 

Asia

Pakistani Cafe Is Oasis In Desert Of Civil Discourse

3:27
 

Music Interviews

Emel Mathlouthi: Voice Of The Tunisian Revolution

7:00

by Betto Arcos

 

Ethnia Twila Emel Mathlouthi 0:18

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It's All Politics

As The Capitol Turns: Little Has Changed In Congress' New Season

4:20
 

Politics

Pioneering N.H. Senator Looks Ahead To Next Term

4:52
 

Strange News

Another Think Coming? Scrutinizing An Oft-Misused Phrase

2:18
 

You've Got Another Thing Comin' Judas Priest 0:25

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You Don't Have to Be Old to Be Wise Judas Priest 0:59

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Middle East

Post-Revolution, Egypt Seeks Financial Support

4:54
 

Europe

Greece's Inaction Over Wealthy Tax Evaders Fuels Fire

3:48

by Joanna Kakissis

 

Africa

Congo's Tutsi Minority Enveloped In Complex Conflict

5:38

by Gregory Warner

 

Angel Tech The Grid 0:25

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U.S.

Mississippi's Low Water Levels Could Bar Barges

3:01
 

Rendezvous Avec la Verite Charlie Hunter 0:29

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Sports

NFL Playoffs Kick Off In A Season Of Rookies

4:30
 

Television

'The Americans': Looking Back On The Cold War 'Fondly'

5:22
 

Music Interviews

Preserving The Home, And History, Of New Orleans' Piano Professor

7:59
 

(They Call Me) Dr. Professor Longhair Professor Longhair 0:15

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Doin' It Professor Longhair 1:24

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