National Arrest of Chicago Priest Renews Abuse Concerns February 9, 2006 • The arrest of Chicago priest Daniel McCormack on charges of sexually abusing three boys has sparked concerns that the Roman Catholic Church is still failing to adequately address the issue. The church is under fire for failing to remove McCormack from parish ministry after it learned of the allegations. Jason Derose of Chicago Public Radio reports. Arrest of Chicago Priest Renews Abuse Concerns Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5199173/5199174" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Education DePaul University to Offer Minor in 'Queer Studies' January 26, 2006 • DePaul University in Chicago -- the largest Catholic university in the United States -- is launching a "queer studies" program that looks at issues of homosexuality. DePaul will be the first Catholic university to offer a minor in the topic, and could face the wrath of the Vatican. Jason DeRose of Chicago Public Radio reports. DePaul University to Offer Minor in 'Queer Studies' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5173232/5173233" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Religion U.S. Reaction to Vatican's Anti-Gay Push December 1, 2005 • The Vatican is working to push gays out of the priesthood. The latest policy statement by the Roman Catholic Church against homosexuality in the clergy is getting mixed reviews by American Catholics. U.S. Reaction to Vatican's Anti-Gay Push Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5034351/5034352" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Wal-Mart Shoppers Hunt for 'Black Friday' Bargains November 25, 2005 • Wal-Mart is wooing budget-conscious consumers with big discounts. Last year, the retailer's decision not to offer day-after Thanksgiving bargains led to disappointing holiday sales in 2004. We visit a Wal-Mart in suburban Chicago where shoppers are hunting for presents on a budget. Wal-Mart Shoppers Hunt for 'Black Friday' Bargains Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5027505/5027506" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Religion Foundation Rewards Bible References in Media November 24, 2005 • The Amy Foundation offers thousands of dollars in cash prizes for journalists who put Bible verses and communicate "biblical truth" in stories for secular publications. Foundation Rewards Bible References in Media Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5026761/5026762" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Food Alternatives to Turkey on Thanksgiving November 23, 2005 • Deep-fried turkey? Vegetarian "turkey?" Turducken? Jason DeRose reports on the latest alternatives to the traditional turkey-centered Thanksgiving feast. Alternatives to Turkey on Thanksgiving Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5024879/5024880" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National A Toy Solider Protest Against Iraq War November 21, 2005 • A Chicago-area resident is protesting the Iraq War by leaving green plastic toy soldiers around town with anti-war messages on them. Sallie Gratch asks people to contact her when they find the soldiers, and then to leave them someplace else themselves. A Toy Solider Protest Against Iraq War Only Available in Archive Formats. Real Media Windows
Religion Mulling the Limits of Freedom of Speech in Churches November 14, 2005 • The IRS is investigating whether a church in Pasadena, Calif., is abusing its non-profit status by promoting its outspoken antiwar stance. The development has other churches debating how their leaders should walk the line between free speech and preaching. Mulling the Limits of Freedom of Speech in Churches Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5011910/5011911" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Religion Methodists Shun Gays in Congregation, Clergy November 8, 2005 • The highest judicial court of the United Methodist Church recently decided to defrock a lesbian minister and to reinstate a minister who refused to allow a gay man to join his congregation. Jason DeRose reports on how students and professors at a Methodist seminary are responding to the prolonged battle over homosexuality and the church. Methodists Shun Gays in Congregation, Clergy Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4994294/4994295" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Locating the Source of the Plame Leak How the CIA Leak Story Plays Outside D.C. October 31, 2005 • The indictment of top vice presidential aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby was big news in Washington, D.C., over the weekend -- but how does the story play outside the Beltway? Jason DeRose travels to the town of Racine, Wisc., to gauge what residents there think about the indictment and the continuing scandal over the outing of a CIA agent's identity. How the CIA Leak Story Plays Outside D.C. Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4982879/4982880" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Religion Evangelical Quoted in Starbucks Cup Campaign October 27, 2005 • International coffee retail giant Starbucks decorates its cups with quotes from cultural icons as part of "The Way I See It" campaign. Now the words of prominent evangelical Christian Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Life, will be featured on some of these cups. Jason DeRose examines the company's motives, and the possible public reaction. Evangelical Quoted in Starbucks Cup Campaign Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4977610/4977611" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports White Sox End 88-Year World Series Drought October 27, 2005 • On Wednesday night, the Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros 4-0 in the best-of-seven contest to win their first MLB World Series in 88 years. Jason DeRose puts the team's victory in perspective by taking a look back at 1917, the last time the White Sox were baseball champions. White Sox End 88-Year World Series Drought Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4977601/4977602" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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White Sox Complete World Series Sweep Baseball in Chicago: Two Teams, Two Cities October 24, 2005 • Jason DeRose looks at the history of baseball of in Chicago -- it's a tale of two teams, two neighborhoods and a decades-long World Series drought. Baseball in Chicago: Two Teams, Two Cities Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4971438/4971439" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Katrina & Beyond Singles Scene Blossoms, Thanks to Katrina October 17, 2005 • Hurricane Katrina didn't just affect the poor and unemployed -- the Louisiana city of Lafayette is seeing an huge influx of displaced young professionals from New Orleans. That's led to a revived singles scene, and some young women say they're finding people to date for the first time in years. Singles Scene Blossoms, Thanks to Katrina Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4961887/4961888" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Education 'Adopt a Library' to Rebuild Gulf Coast Collections September 28, 2005 • A new "adopt a library" program aims to help re-stock Gulf Coast libraries flooded or destroyed by hurricanes Rita and Katrina. Jason DeRose reports on the initiative, sponsored by the American Library Association. 'Adopt a Library' to Rebuild Gulf Coast Collections Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4867529/4867530" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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