National Latinos' Views Mixed on Immigration, Poll Finds August 16, 2005 A new survey finds significant differences of opinion on immigration policy among U.S.-born Latinos and those born abroad. Nearly half of all Mexicans would move to the U.S. if they could, it says. Latinos' Views Mixed on Immigration, Poll Finds Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4802654/4802817" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Your Money Leaving a Financial and Emotional Will August 12, 2005 Linda Wertheimer talks to Ken Dychtwald, president of Age Wave, on "leaving a legacy," which Dychtwald defines as both a financial and an ethical will. His study shows that heirs are more concerned with emotional issues regarding inheritance and family heirlooms, than with money. Leaving a Financial and Emotional Will Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4797377/4797378" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Media Shopping for the Home with 'Domino' August 11, 2005 Domino is a magazine dedicated to shopping for the home. It features lots of product information and relatively little writing. Editor-in-chief Deborah Needleman and magazine industry analyst Samir Husni tell Linda Wertheimer how Domino fits into new publishing trends. Shopping for the Home with 'Domino' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4795214/4795215" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Britain Detains 10 as Security Threats August 11, 2005 British authorities detain 10 foreign nationals suspected of posing a threat to national security. The move follows July's London bombings and a threat to deport foreigners who advocate terrorism. Britain Detains 10 as Security Threats Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4795202/4795203" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World U.S. End Game in Iraq a Work in Progress August 5, 2005 Will a gradual, region-by-region withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq begin next summer, as has been suggested? There is a growing sense of urgency to remove American troops, but turning the job over to Iraqi security forces is a complex prospect. U.S. End Game in Iraq a Work in Progress Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4786576/4786577" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Revisiting Milestones as Iraq Constitution Nears August 3, 2005 On the first of three reports, Linda Wertheimer talks about the critical deadline in Iraq: the completion of a constitution by Aug. 15. The administration frames the push for democracy in Iraq in terms of milestones. Some of the critical dates have been more successful than others. Revisiting Milestones as Iraq Constitution Nears Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4783336/4783337" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Space Astronauts Begin Space Walk to Repair Discovery August 3, 2005 Linda Wertheimer gives an update of the spacewalk of crew members from the Discovery Shuttle. Astronauts Begin Space Walk to Repair Discovery Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4783321/4783322" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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My Summer Books An Enduring Craving for Summer Mystery August 2, 2005 Senior national correspondent Linda Wertheimer shares her memories of summer reading when she was a child and the thrillers she has in store for this summer.
Diversions Enjoying the Non-Virtual Pleasures of an Old Fashioned Flea Market July 21, 2005 Flea markets are thriving even though more people are shopping online. Linda Wertheimer visits a market in Nashville, Tenn., and talks to shoppers that prefer seeing and touching the merchandise before buying it. Enjoying the Non-Virtual Pleasures of an Old Fashioned Flea Market Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4763712/4763713" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politics Examining the Intelligence Identities Protection Act July 19, 2005 Identifying a CIA officer who is undercover has been a crime since 1982 when President Reagan signed the Intelligence Identities Protection Act. Victoria Toensing was chief counsel to the Senate Intelligence Committee and helped frame the law. She discusses and clarifies several points of the act. Examining the Intelligence Identities Protection Act Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4760261/4760262" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Law Nebraskans Offer Thoughts on Next High Court Judge July 15, 2005 NPR's Linda Wertheimer travels to Omaha, Neb., to ask residents what they would like to see in a new Supreme Court Justice. Earlier this month Sandra Day O'Connor announced she will retire once her successor is confirmed. Most people said President Bush should appoint someone who will interpret Constitutional law without bias. Nebraskans Offer Thoughts on Next High Court Judge Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4755352/4755353" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Rocking Through the Ages May 14, 2005 The prospect of a pending tour by the Rolling Stones prompts thoughts on growing older to a rock 'n' roll beat. Do Baby Boomers still dance like they used to do? Does it really matter? Rocking Through the Ages Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4652237/4652238" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis Week in Review: Nominees, Base Closings, Iraq May 14, 2005 Linda Wertheimer and Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr discuss the week's events. Topics include the prospects of breaking a filibuster over President Bush's judicial nominees, a Senate vote on U.N. ambassador nominee John Bolton, recommendations for U.S. military base closings and Iraqi politics. Week in Review: Nominees, Base Closings, Iraq Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4652234/4652235" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Art & Design Gilbert Stuart: Views of George Washington May 14, 2005 A new exhibit in Washington, D.C., features portraits by Gilbert Stuart, best known for creating the painting of George Washington from which the image on the dollar is taken. Historian Gordon Wood and other experts talk about how Washington was depicted. Gilbert Stuart: Views of George Washington Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4652182/4652185" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Studio Sessions Pocket Narratives from the Mountain Goats May 14, 2005 The Mountain Goats' early albums were recorded on a boombox and released on cassette tapes. While their production values have changed, their evocative, pocket-narrative lyrics are the same. Members of the band join Linda Wertheimer for an interview and performance. Pocket Narratives from the Mountain Goats Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4651778/4651797" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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