Politics Obama In Campaign Mode To Boost Party, Agenda October 23, 2009 Since taking office, President Obama had kept a relatively low profile on the campaign trail — until recently. In the past week, he has raised money for the party, stumped for candidates and rallied his army of volunteers. Obama In Campaign Mode To Boost Party, Agenda Listen · 4:00 4:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/114095314/114095313" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Obama On The Defensive In New Orleans October 16, 2009 In his first trip to New Orleans since taking office, President Obama defended his administration against complaints from some residents of the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast that federal help for recovery hasn't improved much since he took office. Obama On The Defensive In New Orleans Listen · 3:45 3:45 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113856740/113856709" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Obama Vows To Rebuild New Orleans October 15, 2009 President Obama praised the people New Orleans for not giving up after the city was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. The comments came at a town hall meeting during Obama's first visit to the city after being elected president. Obama Vows To Rebuild New Orleans Listen · 3:59 3:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113840363/113841391" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Surprised, Obama Joins Nobel Laureates October 10, 2009 President Obama is spending his first weekend as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Word of the honor came early Friday morning, taking the White House by surprise as much as anyone. Surprised, Obama Joins Nobel Laureates Listen · 4:06 4:06 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113697966/113697955" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Obama Awarded 2009 Nobel Peace Prize Why Did Nobel Committee Choose Obama? October 9, 2009 President Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace prize for international diplomacy efforts. He is the third sitting U.S. president to win the prestigious prize, though he's been in office for less than a year. Is it an award for the goals he's laid out? Is it ironic considering he inherited two wars? Why Did Nobel Committee Choose Obama? Listen · 4:35 4:35 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113652270/113652260" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Afghan Decision Could Shape Obama-Military Ties October 2, 2009 President Obama met Friday with Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, for the first time since McChrystal's report on the worsening situation in the country. The meeting comes as Obama is considering whether or not to approve a huge troop buildup. His decision could define his relationship with military leaders. Afghan Decision Could Shape Obama-Military Ties Listen · 4:17 4:17 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113448196/113429407" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Afghan War Strategy Meeting One Of Many October 1, 2009 The war council met with President Obama for three hours. It was one of five meetings that will discuss Afghan war strategy. Wednesday's meeting was a review of what has happened over the last eight years. Those in the room have to decide whether to support the recommendation to increase U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan. Afghan War Strategy Meeting One Of Many Listen · 4:15 4:15 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113374435/113374392" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Is Obama In An 'Afghan Box'? September 29, 2009 During the presidential campaign, candidate Obama cited the war in Afghanistan as a "good war" — in contrast to the U.S. effort in Iraq. But as violence in Afghanistan escalates while support for the war deteriorates, can President Obama afford to stay the course? Can he afford not to? Is Obama In An 'Afghan Box'? Listen · 5:05 5:05 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113316234/113316224" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Iran Warned To Come Clean On Nuclear Plans September 25, 2009 The leaders of France, Britain and the United States are warning Iran that it'll be "held accountable" unless it comes clean about its nuclear ambitions. The statements at the G-20 economic summit in Pittsburgh came after the disclosure that Iran had kept a secret nuclear facility hidden from weapons inspectors. Iran Warned To Come Clean On Nuclear Plans Listen · 8:59 8:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113200733/113200732" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Obama Calls For Global Response To Global Challenges September 24, 2009 President Obama delivered his first speech to the U.N. General Assembly in New York Wednesday. He stated that American foreign policy has changed, and he bluntly said that the U.S. can't be expected to take on difficult world problems alone. Obama Calls For Global Response To Global Challenges Listen · 4:17 4:17 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113154020/113153984" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World At U.N., Obama Challenges World Leaders September 23, 2009 President Obama challenged leaders gathered at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday to join the U.S. in solving the world's problems rather than waiting for America to do it on its own. Obama used his first address to the U.N. General Assembly to calls for a "new era of engagement." At U.N., Obama Challenges World Leaders Listen · 4:01 4:01 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113135784/113133908" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Day At U.N. Underscores Obama's Challenges September 22, 2009 In New York for his first visit to the U.N. since becoming president, Barack Obama spent time meeting with other world leaders. He also addressed the U.N. Summit on Climate Change. With progress stalled on Middle East peace talks as well as climate change, it was a day that underscored the challenges Obama faces. Day At U.N. Underscores Obama's Challenges Listen · 3:37 3:37 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113088205/113088190" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Television Obama On 'Late Night': It's Not All Laughs September 22, 2009 President Obama says he believes the economy will eventually be "stronger than before." In an interview with David Letterman on CBS's Late Show, Obama said there's been an uptick in manufacturing, but "we are not out of the woods yet." Obama added that Afghanistan is a difficult mission that he is reassessing. Obama On 'Late Night': It's Not All Laughs Listen · 2:53 2:53 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113052508/113052495" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Obama Pushes Health Care Bill In Ohio, Pa. September 16, 2009 President Obama talked to workers at a GM plant in Ohio and the AFL-CIO convention in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, touting his administration's work on the economy and promising to deliver a new health care system. Obama Pushes Health Care Bill In Ohio, Pa. Listen · 3:57 3:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/112872567/112872619" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Obama Says His Policies Are Helping Workers September 15, 2009 President Obama on Tuesday told workers at a General Motors plant and the AFL-CIO convention that his administration deserved credit for reviving the nation's economy. But he acknowledged that Americans are frustrated as they deal with the effects of a prolonged recession. Obama Says His Policies Are Helping Workers Listen · 3:22 3:22 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/112861659/112861638" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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