August 25, 2012

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Afghanistan

New U.S. Ambassador To Afghanistan Faces Tough Job

6:07
 

World

What's Next For Jailed Pakistani Christian?

2:31

by Lauren Frayer

 

Simon Says

Phyllis Diller: Showing, And Celebrating, Her Age

2:49
 

Smile Pink Martini feat. Phyllis Diller 0:59

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Smile from 'Modern Times' Christian Lindberg / Per Lundberg 0:59

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Business

Apple Win Over Samsung Sends Message To Industry

by Wendy Kaufman

 

Around the Nation

Hurricane Andrew: Florida's Unwelcome Visitor

5:40

by Kenny Malone

 

Arts & Life

For Writers, The School Of Hard Cops

4:51

by NPR Staff

 

The Hill Street Blues Larry Carlton & Mike Post 0:21

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Music Al Fresco

A Roving Percussionist On The Big Easy's Busy Streets

3:00

by NPR Staff

 

Old Pine Ben Howard 0:30

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Television

Meet Peter Lassally, Late Night 'Host Whisperer'

9:33
 

Music Interviews

Sean Rowe: An Outdoorsman Enters Civilization

8:17

by NPR Staff

 

Rainy Day Woman #12 & 35 Ben Sidran 2:04

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Politics

Ahead Of Conventions, Candidates Hone Message

4:22
 

Politics

Revisiting Conventions Of Elections Past

5:21
 

Around the Nation

'D'Oh!' Simpsons Stamps A Flop For Postal Service

1:48
 

The Simpsons: Theme Danny Elfman & Steve Bartek 0:09

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Africa

Remembering Meles Zenawi, Ethiopia's Champion

4:35
 

Around the Nation

For A Craftsman, Shining Shoes Offers Ties To Home

3:49
 

'Weekend Edition's' Taste Of Summer

Squash Savories To Soothe Summer's End

5:54

by NPR Staff

 

Hot Fun in the Summertime Band of Oz 0:37

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Food

Not All Chinese Restaurants Are Created Equal

3:00
 

Sports

Armstrong Decision Ripples Outside Of Sporting World

5:17
 

Strange News

Need A Soprano? Get A Gibbon On Helium

1:26
 

Studio Sessions

Selah Sue: From Online Stardom To A Stage With Prince

11:07

by NPR Staff

 

Crazy Vibes Selah Sue 0:17

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