Politics How 'Hail To The Chief' Became Presidential January 21, 2009 "Hail to the Chief" is a tune that President Barack Obama will hear quite a bit in the next four years. How did this song become the presidential serenade? How 'Hail To The Chief' Became Presidential Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99655616/99654906" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Media 'Slate' Explainer: Figures on Missing Children January 19, 2007 Many news accounts covering the Missouri kidnapping case claim that more than 800,000 are missing in the United States. The figures are fairly reliable, but often misinterpreted. 'Slate' Explainer: Figures on Missing Children Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6921025/6921028" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Science Explainer: Why Cruise Ships Harbor Viruses December 5, 2006 Reports of virus outbreaks on cruise ships have increased in recent years. Why are cruise ships a breeding ground for these viruses? Andy Bowers of the online magazine Slate offers this "explainer." Explainer: Why Cruise Ships Harbor Viruses Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6581487/6581488" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Truth About British Spies November 20, 2006 Fictional British spies like James Bond are agents of the British National Intelligence Service. But do real British secret agents really have a license to kill? Andy Bowers of the online magazine Slate offers this "explainer." The Truth About British Spies Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6513614/6513615" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Slate's Explainer: Are Weekend Polls Skewed? November 6, 2006 Polls from the past weekend point to a Democratic advantage on Election Day. But some Republicans reject the results because they say weekend polls skew toward Democrats. Andy Bowers of the online magazine Slate explains the logic behind this claim. Slate's Explainer: Are Weekend Polls Skewed? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6443108/6443109" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis Sen. Lieberman's Future Democratic Relations October 30, 2006 Longtime Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman switched his party affiliation from Democrat to independent after he lost the Democratic primary in August. Which leads to the question: Will Lieberman be welcomed back by Democrats in the Senate if gets re-elected? Sen. Lieberman's Future Democratic Relations Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6405983/6405984" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World North Korea's Confusing Brand of English October 10, 2006 English speakers might be justified for their confusion over the wording of North Korean reports of its alleged underground test of a nuclear device. Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explains the roots of the fractured English spoken in North Korea. North Korea's Confusing Brand of English Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6231074/6231075" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Religion 'Allhu Akbar': When to Say It, and Why September 13, 2006 The four men who attacked the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday reportedly cried out "allahu akbar!" -- which translates to "God is great" -- during their assault on the embassy's main gate. Three men were shot and killed and the fourth died later. 'Allhu Akbar': When to Say It, and Why Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6067985/6067986" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Analysis Who Would Make a False Confession? August 18, 2006 Statements by a former school teacher concerning the death of JonBenet Ramsey have not settled the case, but instead have raised serious doubts about the man's confession. Some observers now think John Mark Karr may have fabricated his story. But why would anyone admit to a crime they didn't commit? Who Would Make a False Confession? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5670354/5670355" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion The Immigration Debate Law Enforcement vs. Church 'Sanctuary' August 17, 2006 Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explains whether church claims of "sanctuary" from law enforcement are recognized under law. An illegal immigrant has taken refuge in a Chicago-area church in hopes of avoiding deportation. Law Enforcement vs. Church 'Sanctuary' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5663817/5663818" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Analysis Blood Alcohol and Gibson's Impaired Judgment August 1, 2006 Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson issued a statement asking the Jewish community to help him battle his problems with alcohol. The statement comes days after his arrest for drunken driving, when he reportedly launched into an anti-Semitic tirade in front of deputies. Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explores how Gibson's blood-alcohol level at the time of his arrest might have affected his judgment. Blood Alcohol and Gibson's Impaired Judgment Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5597649/5597650" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Analysis The Best Way to Drop Propaganda Leaflets July 19, 2006 Israeli planes are dropping leaflets onto Beirut bearing anti-Hezbollah messages and warning residents to avoid Hezbollah facilities or gathering places, for their own safety. Slate senior editor Andy Bowers discusses whether the best way to use propaganda. The Best Way to Drop Propaganda Leaflets Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5567863/5567864" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Why Are We Calling It Mumbai? July 13, 2006 India's financial capital used to be called Bombay. Now it's Mumbai. We get an explanation of the reasons behind the name change -- which not all media organizations have adopted -- from Andy Bowers of the online magazine Slate. Why Are We Calling It Mumbai? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5554998/5554999" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Analysis Ken Lay, Stress and Heart Attacks July 6, 2006 Ken Lay, founder and former chairman of Enron, died Wednesday of a heart attack. His death comes two months after he was convicted of conspiracy and fraud. Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explains the link between mental stress and heart attacks. Ken Lay, Stress and Heart Attacks Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5538248/5538249" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Law Slate's Explainer: Long Verdicts in Russian Courts May 22, 2006 Defendants on trial for the deaths of 300 people in the deadly Russian school siege at Beslan started hearing their verdict last Tuesday -- court officials are still reading it, almost a week later. Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explains why it takes so long for a verdict to be read in Russian court. Slate's Explainer: Long Verdicts in Russian Courts Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5422556/5422557" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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