March 16, 2013

Saturday's Show

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Politics

CPAC Showcases Mix Of Conservative Visions

4:18
 

It's All Politics

Ted Cruz: From Texas Underdog To Republican Up-And-Comer

4:11
 

Simon Says

The Power Of A Father's Love Overturns His Beliefs

3:01
 

Dat Dere Oscar Brown, Jr. 0:20

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Middle East

Reading The Tea Leaves Of Obama's Mideast Trip

4:14
 

Iraq

Letters To My Dead Father

5:22

and Isra' al Rubei'i

 

Get Happy Frank Sinatra 0:58

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Middle East

Despite Incredible Loss, Iraqi Refugee Thankful For Her Life

4:43
 

This Land Is Your Land Amir ElSaffar & David Rawlings 0:20

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Music

Sounds Of Toronto's Streets Liven Symphony

3:00
 

Author Interviews

Lack Of Conscience Gets A Comeuppance In 'The Accursed'

6:48

by NPR Staff

 

Sports

Bright Beginnings, Sad Endings In Sports News

3:58
 

Music News

Arhoolie Records: 50 Years Of Digging For Down-Home Music

6:56
 

Happy Birthday Variations, for orchestra [Thema - Thème] Angèle Dubeau, La Pietà 1:24

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The Papal Succession

Why 'Francis'? The New Pope Explains

4:41
 

Religion

A Catholic Viewpoint: Survival Requires Orthodoxy

4:47
 

Concerto Grosso in G Minor Prague Chamber Orchestra 0:20

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Europe

In St. Peter's Square, History Unraveled Slowly

2:03
 

Politics

Talk Of Zombies Aside, Gun Bills Face Political Reality

2:22

by Ailsa Chang

 

Politics

What's Changed: From Brady Bill To Current Gun Control Push

4:31
 

Author Interviews

A Little Blue Alien Helped Hemon Bear Witness To His 'Lives'

7:17

by NPR Staff

 

Song for You Kyle Eastwood 0:30

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Around the Nation

Dyeing Chicago River Green Has History Of Trial And Error

3:00
 

The Salt

Wine Revolution: As Drinkers And Growers, U.S. Declares Independence

4:43

by Lydia Zuraw

 

Movie Interviews

'Leviathan': The Fishing Life, From 360 Degrees

5:03

by Pat Dowell

 

Music Interviews

Duane Allman: Guitar Playing That 'Gets Inside Of You'

8:04

by NPR Staff

 

Loan Me a Dime Boz Scaggs 1:24

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