December 29, 2012

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It's All Politics

Obama: 'The American People Are Watching What We Do Here'

3:59
 

It's All Politics

Congressional Leaders Hopeful As Fiscal Cliff Deadline Nears

3:49
 

Commentary

Recalling Battles Of Congress Past

3:39
 

Feudin' And Fightin' George Jones 1:02

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Sky King Danny Gatton 0:58

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Commentary

NPR Reporters On The Stories That Stuck In 2012

9:56
 

Europe

Same-Sex Marriage And Adoption: Unresolved Issues In France

4:35
 

Left Bank Air 0:25

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What's in a Song?

'Prayer Flags,' A Song About Waiting On Heavenly Help

2:59

by NPR Staff

 

Think I'm In Love Beck 0:29

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The Two-Way

Peter Parker's Dead, But Spider-Man Will Live On (Sort Of)

4:02

by Steve Mullis

 

Movie Interviews

Matt Damon On His Promising New Film

7:57

by NPR Staff

 

Music Interviews

Johnny Cash's Boyhood Home Tells The Story Of A Town

5:52

by Michael Hibblen

 

Home of the Blues Johnny Cash 0:25

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Ring of Fire Lucy Kaplansky 1:24

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Politics

Ruiz Part Of The New Class Of A Diverse Congress

4:15
 

Business

Facebook, Apple Part Of Big Year For Business News

4:23
 

Europe

U.S. 'Deeply Regrets' Russia's Adoption Ban

2:49
 

Candlelight Michael Gallant Trio 0:59

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Europe

Spain Might Trade Residency For Property To Combat Housing Bust

4:26

by Lauren Frayer

 

Analysis

Looking Ahead At Immigration Reform In 2013

4:11
 

Around the Nation

S.C. Town Needs A Mayor, But No One Wants The Job

1:28
 

History

'Watch Nights,' A New Year's Celebration Of Emancipation

4:04
 

History

Virtually Anyone Can See The Dead Sea Scrolls Now

3:01

by NPR Staff

 

Fountain of Youth John Kruth 0:31

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Sports

Week In Sports: NFL Playoffs Taking Shape

4:05
 

Arts & Life

Graphic Novels That Flew Under The Radar In 2012

5:29
 

Best Books Of 2012

Short Stories To Savor On A Winter Weekend

1:46
 

The Record

Reflecting On EMI, An Industry Giant Felled In 2012

6:31
 

No Feelings The Sex Pistols 0:03

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Any Colour You Like [Instrumental] Pink Floyd 1:26

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