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Brooke Gladstone Since 1995, Brooke Gladstone has worked what still is a rare beat in broadcast journalism: she reports on the media. Currently she serves as co-host and managing editor of NPR's On the Media.
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All Things Considered

Veracruz Is Mexico's Most Dangerous Place To Report

The tourism website Mexconnect, claims that "The Mexican State of Veracruz brings to mind beautiful Gulf of Mexico waters, steamy jungles and mouth-watering seafood." If you read the news, it may bring to mind a turf war waged by three drug cartels, and a heap of mutilated bodies.

Veracruz Is Mexico's Most Dangerous Place To Report

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Friday

Friday

Opinion

World

Egypt Finds Its Own 'Jon Stewart'

The audience for Egypt's Bassem Youssef Show is growing as fast as a snowball rolling down a hill — and it exemplifies everything that is new about media in post-revolutionary Egypt.

Egypt Finds Its Own 'Jon Stewart'

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Friday

Friday

The Quran-Burning Coverage Conundrum

Pastor Terry Jones speaks to the media outside the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Fla. Much attention has been paid to the pastor's threat to burn copies of the Quran. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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Opinion

The Quran-Burning Coverage Conundrum

Media coverage of Pastor Terry Jones' plan to burn the Quran has been extensive. Brooke Gladstone, host of NPR's On The Media, says the story exposes more about American media than it does about the American people.

Friday

Religion

Atheist Brigade Takes Arguments to the Tolerant

In response to the growing power of religious extremism, a small group of atheists has taken a new approach. Going on the offensive, they target the tolerant, with both reason - and ridicule. Brooke Gladstone, host of NPR's On the Media, reports.

Atheist Brigade Takes Arguments to the Tolerant

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Friday

Technology

The Tao of 'Star Trek'?

The Star Trek science-fiction franchise turns 40 today. The original TV series only lasted three seasons. But in syndication, it became a viewer favorite, spawning spin-off shows and a series of big-budget movies. Brooke Gladstone, the host of NPR's On the Media, is proud to be a "trekkie." She explains the enduring success of the Starship Enterprise and its sister ships.

The Tao of 'Star Trek'?

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Thursday

Monday

Media

News Outlets Choosing their Words Carefully

Some news organizations are giving extra thought to how they use words and phrases like reform, moral values, and war on terror. Brooke Gladstone of NPR's On the Media explores how some media outlets decide what to say, and how to say it.

News Outlets Choosing their Words Carefully

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Friday

All Things Considered

'Chick Lit': Beach Read Sub-Genres

Brooke Gladstone, co-host of NPR's On the Media, explores the booming business of "chick lit" -- all those trashy beach reads with the pastel-colored covers. They've become so popular, there are sub-categories now: African-American chick lit, Christian chick-lit, and now even a more "manly" version known as "lad lit." Can a gal spend an evening reading chick lit and still respect herself in the morning? And will lad lit be an economic success?

'Chick Lit': Beach Read Sub-Genres

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Saturday

Business

A Burger with a Whopper of a Price Tag

The $41 Kobe beef patty at Manhattan's Old Homestead Restaurant is the most expensive hamburger in New York City. Is it worth it? Hear from NPR's Scott Simon and Brooke Gladstone, host of NPR's On the Media.

A Burger with a Whopper of a Price Tag

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Friday

All Things Considered

Is Pornography Driving Technology?

Brooke Gladstone, co-host of NPR's On the Media produced at member station WNYC, examines how the pornography industry has been a key driver in the development of new technology -- technology that eventually finds its way into widespread use. (9:30)

Is Pornography Driving Technology?

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Monday

'Take The A Train'

Duke Ellington in 1971. Louis Panassié/Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons hide caption

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'Take The A Train'

"Take the 'A' Train" started the lasting collaboration between Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington.

'Take The A Train'

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