January 26, 2013

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It's All Politics

Obama Administration Takes Gun Control Fight Outside Washington

4:00
 

Maj. Hegar: A Woman Who Has Already Seen Combat

4:21
 

Simon Says

'Ebony' Editor Began Life Black In Nazi Germany

2:42
 

in the gloaming fats waller 0:25

Details

Farewell Blues Benny Goodman 0:58

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Economy

Japan's Economic Plan May Be Bad News For Everyone Else

4:20
 

As Apple Flounders, Samsung Gains Strength

4:27
 

Prosecuting Socrates All Over Again

5:31
 

Sharp Little Guy Mark Mothersbaugh 0:25

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Around the Nation

Help Slow To Come For Returning U.S. Veterans

3:01

by Annmarie Fertoli

 

Author Interviews

Dave Barry's 'Insane' Miami Mixes Refugees, Gangsters, Escorts And A Burmese Python

7:05

by NPR Staff

 

Opinion

In Paris, A Hunt For Those Who Dodge Dog Duties

5:48
 

Music Interviews

Petra Haden Covers Classic Film Scores With A Single Voice

4:57

by NPR Staff

 

Superman (Main Title) [From Superman] John Williams 0:11

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It's All Politics

For GOP Comeback, Leaders Urge Stepped-Up Outreach

4:10
 

GOP Hopes To Be 'A Party Concerned About Every American'

3:59
 

At The Inauguration, A Time For Civil Rights Reflection

3:20
 

Exchange Massive Attack 0:23

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Guilty Cubicles Broken Social Scene 0:59

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Egypt Looks To Secure Loan As Feeding Families Gets Harder

4:05

by Merrit Kennedy

 

News

Netanyahu To Change Coalition After Israel's Election

3:53
 

France Pushes Common English Term Out Of French Lexicon

1:08
 

Europe

EU Money Sends Migrants Stuck In Greece Home

5:11

by Joanna Kakissis

 

3rd Density Blues Sinewave 0:30

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World

Spanish Moms Raise School Funds With Pinup Calendar

2:59

by Lauren Frayer

 

Sports: On Comebacks And Siblings

5:01
 

Examining The Science Of Sibling Rivalry

4:24
 

Music News

The Composer Who Tested Fighter Planes And Partied With Sinatra

7:54
 

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