National High School DJs Dial Dallas Back To The 1970s September 28, 2009 Although it has a signal that reaches most of Dallas, KEOM-FM broadcasts from Mesquite, Texas, just east of the city. Owned and operated by the Mesquite school district, KEOM exists for the sole purpose of training high school students in the art of radio — through '70s music. High School DJs Dial Dallas Back To The 1970s Listen · 5:26 5:26 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113167425/113284029" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Obama's Schools Speech Faces Backlash September 4, 2009 President Obama's plans to give a speech to the nation's schoolchildren is facing a huge backlash. Parents in many states are threatening to pull their children out of school. In Texas, several school districts have promised not to show the address live. Now, those moves are angering other parents who don't understand the controversy. Obama's Schools Speech Faces Backlash Listen · 3:04 3:04 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/112566421/112566398" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Obama's Schools Speech Faces Backlash Listen · 3:04 3:04 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/112566421/112566398" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Business FAA, Union Strike Agreement August 14, 2009 The Federal Aviation Administration has reached a tentative agreement with its largest labor union. The deal with the union representing air traffic controllers could bring an end to a long and contentious process. FAA, Union Strike Agreement Listen · 1:37 1:37 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/111878830/111878808" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business Airlines Now Need To Be More Sure Of Who You Are August 13, 2009 Beginning this weekend, passengers will be asked for their full name, birth date and gender when they book a ticket. That information will then be matched with a government-issued ID. Airlines Now Need To Be More Sure Of Who You Are Listen · 3:32 3:32 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/111854113/111855810" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business Radio Shack Posts Profits Despite Competition July 29, 2009 While other retailers are struggling and even going out of business, Radio Shack is posting profits. The electronics retailer has been around for years, but isn't the first place many consumers think of when it comes to the latest greatest gadget. Radio Shack Posts Profits Despite Competition Listen · 3:57 3:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/111341712/111342856" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business Arbitration Firm Settles Minnesota Legal Battle July 23, 2009 This week, one of the largest arbitration service providers agreed to get out of the business of consumer arbitration. The National Arbitration Forum settled a case brought by the state of Minnesota, which detailed the company's ties to debt collection firms. Arbitration Firm Settles Minnesota Legal Battle Listen · 3:54 3:54 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106913248/106913265" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Arbitration Firm Settles Minnesota Legal Battle Listen · 3:54 3:54 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106913248/106913265" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Business Top Arbitration Firms Exit Business July 22, 2009 Two of the leading arbitration companies have stopped taking consumer cases. The American Arbitration Association says it will stop mediating consumer debt cases and the National Arbitration Forum is getting out of all consumer matters. Top Arbitration Firms Exit Business Listen · 4:30 4:30 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106894662/106894641" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Forty Years After Space Race, What's Next? A Small Step To The Moon, A Giant Leap To Mars July 20, 2009 The first astronauts — swaggering test pilots and fighter jocks — set NASA's original can-do tone. But after NASA reached the moon, senior people left and were replaced by management types. NASA's dynamic has slowed, but the sheer distance to Mars is not to be underestimated. A Small Step To The Moon, A Giant Leap To Mars Listen · 5:55 5:55 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106304009/106824829" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Obituaries A Fond Adios To A Texas Sharpshooter July 13, 2009 A famous Texas sharpshooter has died. Joe Bowman's shooting ability — as well as his skill twirling a six-shooter — earned him the admiration of some of Hollywood's most famous on-screen cowboys. A Fond Adios To A Texas Sharpshooter Listen · 2:40 2:40 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106561695/106568088" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business Southwest Airlines Adds 'Big Apple' To Flights July 6, 2009 Southwest Airlines has begun operations at New York's LaGuardia Airport — offering flights to Chicago Midway and Baltimore/Washington International. Next month the discount carrier will begin service at Boston's Logan International Airport. Southwest Airlines Adds 'Big Apple' To Flights Listen · 1:37 1:37 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106290865/106290838" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Texas Tea Takes New Meaning At 'Parties' July 5, 2009 Tens of thousands of people gathered at hundreds of rallies across the country on Saturday to celebrate Independence Day, but also to protest federal government spending and taxes. The rallies were called "tea (aka "taxed-enough already") parties" and were organized on the Internet. One of the biggest events was near Dallas. Texas Tea Takes New Meaning At 'Parties' Listen · 2:57 2:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106281304/106281314" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Is Drilling To Blame For Texas Quakes? June 30, 2009 People in North Texas worry about tornadoes, not earthquakes. That's not the case in Cleburne, just south of Fort Worth. So far this month, they have had six quakes; some wonder if they're related to drilling of a recently discovered natural gas deposit. Is Drilling To Blame For Texas Quakes? Listen · 4:52 4:52 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106059425/106083616" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Law Prosecutors To Appeal Stanford's Release On Bond June 26, 2009 The Texas billionaire charged with running an elaborate Ponzi scheme has pleaded not guilty. Federal prosecutors say Allen Stanford bilked investors out of $7 billion. A federal magistrate in Houston set bond at $500,000, but Stanford is still being held while prosecutors appeal his release on bail. Prosecutors To Appeal Stanford's Release On Bond Listen · 1:45 1:45 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105950479/105950463" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Prosecutors To Appeal Stanford's Release On Bond Listen · 1:45 1:45 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105950479/105950463" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Law Federal Judge In Texas Faces Impeachment June 12, 2009 A House committee voted this week to proceed with the impeachment of Samuel Kent. Kent could become the first federal judge to be impeached in 20 years. He has admitted to sexually harassing and abusing two female staffers, and has pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice. He will serve 33 months in jail. Federal Judge In Texas Faces Impeachment Listen · 3:30 3:30 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105339931/105340457" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Law Rape Case Highlights Arbitration Debate June 9, 2009 After she was raped in Iraq, allegedly by her co-workers, Jamie Lee Jones sought justice from her employer, Halliburton. But a mandatory arbitration policy prevents her from seeking recourse through courts. Without knowing it, many consumers and workers have signed away similar rights. Rape Case Highlights Arbitration Debate Listen · 7:50 7:50 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/105153315/105173854" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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