Sex in the Movies August 23, 2003 Sex in the movies is the cinematic equivalent of processed cheese singles -- neatly packaged, but not exactly the real thing. That's largely because the primary movie audience is now 12 to 17 years old. "Art" films dealing explicitly with sexual issues have faded, but family movies are much smarter. Hear NPR's Linda Wertheimer and New York Times film critic Elvis Mitchell. Sex in the Movies Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1406013/1406014" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Heat Wave Likely to Improve Europe's Wines August 23, 2003 This summer's heat wave in Europe may help make 2003 a banner year for European wines. Hear NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks to Ulrike Bahm of the German Wine Institute in Maintz, Germany. Heat Wave Likely to Improve Europe's Wines Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1406007/1406008" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Writing a Constitution for Iraq August 23, 2003 NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with Kanan Makiya, author of Republic of Fear about what it will take to write a new Iraqi constitution. Writing a Constitution for Iraq Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1406003/1406004" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Linda Wertheimer Essay: Political Issues August 23, 2003 NPR's Linda Wertheimer reflects on the fact that before you know it we'll be into the presidential election season and each election usually hinges on one question. It's too early to tell what that question will be. Linda Wertheimer Essay: Political Issues Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1406001/1406002" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Week in Review August 23, 2003 NPR's Linda Wertheimer reviews the week's news with John Parker, Washington bureau chief for The Economist magazine. Week in Review Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1405999/1406000" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Wiffle Ball at 50 August 23, 2003 NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with David A. Mullany, whose father invented the Wiffle Ball 50 years ago. Mr. Mullany's father was inspired to develop the ball because his son had trouble throwing a curve ball. Wiffle Ball at 50 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1405993/1405994" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Women's Sports Woes August 23, 2003 NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist Ron Rapoport about the declining audiences and revenues for women's professional soccer and basketball. Women's Sports Woes Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1405991/1405992" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Librarian Action Figure August 23, 2003 NPR's Linda Wertheimer explains the new librarian action doll, complete with hair bun and blue suit. And, it "shushes" you. Librarian Action Figure Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1405987/1405988" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National 'Commandments' Judge Suspended August 23, 2003 An Alabama judicial review board suspends Chief Justice Roy Moore -- with pay -- for his refusal to remove a stone replica of the Ten Commandments from the building that houses the state Supreme Court. Hear NPR's Linda Wertheimer and reporter Melanie Peeples. 'Ten Commandments' Judge Suspended Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1405985/1405986" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Debate Swirls over Origins of Iraqi Discontent August 23, 2003 Who is behind the violent opposition to the American occupation of Iraq and the deadly bombing at the U.N. compound in Baghdad? U.S. military leaders blame terrorists. Some analysts are less certain. Hear NPR's Linda Wertheimer, Rashid Khalidi, director of the Middle East Institute at Columbia University, and Loren Thompson, military affairs specialist at the Lexington Insitute. Debate Swirls over Origins of Iraqi Discontent Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1405983/1405984" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Mardi Gras Celebration Hits Full Swing 'French Quarter Fiction' August 23, 2003 A new anthology features short stories about New Orleans. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to editor Joshua Clark about French Quarter Fiction: The Newest Stories of America's Oldest Bohemia. John Biguenet, whose work is featured in the collection, also joins the conversation. 'French Quarter Fiction' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1402769/1406059" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Tiger Woods' Struggles August 16, 2003 NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with Chicago Sun-Times sports commentator Ron Rapoport about Tiger Woods' performance on the links these days and whether this constitutes a slump for the champion. Tiger Woods' Struggles Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1398833/1398834" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Letters from Listeners August 16, 2003 NPR's Linda Wertheimer rips open the mailbag and reads letters about last week's look at the music compilation The Folk Years and our conversation with A Round Heeled Woman author Jane Juska. Letters from Listeners Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1398831/1398832" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Encyclopedia Man: The Letter R August 16, 2003 NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks once again to A.J. Jacobs who is reading the entire Encyclopaedia Britannica. He has just completed volume R and has some interesting observations about Rasputin. Encyclopedia Man: The Letter R Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1398829/1398830" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Greatest German, Ever August 16, 2003 NPR's Linda Wertheimer comments on the contest in Germany to pick the greatest German of all times, which seems to have included several non-Germans on the list of nominees. The Greatest German, Ever Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1398825/1398826" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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